PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Fooktard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying State's choice of entrance music: Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi. Billy Fooktard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fooktard
vs
State

225 cm
20
157 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Fooktard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner State!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fooktard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
State throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fooktard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fooktard stalks State and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into State's face. State staggers backwards, shaken.
Fooktard scores with a hook.
State misses the shot to the body.
State misses with a body kick.
Fooktard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fooktard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Fooktard.

State scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fooktard defending against the ground and pound.
State working the strikes but Fooktard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fooktard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from State.
Fooktard controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fooktard wants to improve his position but State is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fooktard wants to get back to his feet.
State seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fooktard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
State falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fooktard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
State misses with a series of wild punches.
State throws a combination that misses
letting Fooktard counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Fooktard there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
State tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fooktard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
State misses with a body shot
and Fooktard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
State on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fooktard cracks State with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Billy Fooktard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
State swings and misses with a shot to the body
and State takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fooktard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by State.
Danga de danga de dang - Fooktard scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Gunner State has been cut.
State looks to land a right hand but Fooktard moved out of range.
Fooktard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before State has time to react.
Fooktard connects with a crisp jab.
Fooktard thuds a left hand into State's body.
State shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fooktard sprawls well. Fooktard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. State gets slowly back to his feet.
State looks gassed!
Fooktard lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
State tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fooktard swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Fooktard. Beautiful body shot.
State takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Billy Fooktard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fooktard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fooktard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
State misses the body punch
and Fooktard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fooktard with a hook.
Fooktard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fooktard scores with a jab to the head.
State has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fooktard's corner calls for a 1-2. Fooktard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fooktard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

State is rocked!
Fooktard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
State is still on wobbly legs! Can Fooktard finish him?
Fooktard swinging wilding here.
State seems to have recovered his senses.
Fooktard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
State thows a body shot but no joy.
State has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fooktard finds it's way round the side to connect with State's head.
A shot to de liver by Fooktard. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fooktard stalks State and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into State's face. State staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fooktard scores with a shot to the body.
State takes one on the button.
Fooktard ducks under a wild hook from State.
Fooktard scores with a jab to the head.
Fooktard stalks State and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into State's face. State staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab lands there for Fooktard.
Fooktard thuds a left hand into State's body.
Fooktard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fooktard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches State on the side of the head.
Fooktard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fooktard lands a jab-cross combination.
Fooktard lands a nice shot that snaps State's head back.
State misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fooktard counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fooktard connects with a right hand. State shakes it off.
Fooktard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
State misses with a double jab
and Fooktard counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Fooktard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fooktard lands with a nice combination. State backs away looking to recover.
A punch lands to the side of State 's head but he takes it in his stride.
State throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fooktard.
State falls off balance throwing a combination
and State takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fooktard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fooktard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between State's hands.
Fooktard lands a jab to State's midsection.
Fooktard scores with a shot to the body.
State takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
State on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
State fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fooktard manages to avoid it.
Billy Fooktard is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Fooktard.
State misses with a combination
and Fooktard counters with a series of strikes. State will be more careful next time no doubt.
State is breathing heavily.
Fooktard throws a series of strikes that have State backpedaling.
State throws a hook to the side of Fooktard's head but Fooktard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fooktard lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Fooktard.
A left lands for Fooktard.
State shoots in but no luck this time.
Fooktard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fooktard lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fooktard.
State throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fooktard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fooktard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fooktard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fooktard jabs State right on the nose. State blinks but takes it well.
Fooktard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck State on the side of the head.
Fooktard lands with a straight right. State didn't see that one coming.
Fooktard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fooktard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
State misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from State misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Fooktard.
Fooktard throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fooktard lands with a nice body punch.
Billy Fooktard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fooktard slips a jab and a cross from State.
Danga de danga de dang - Fooktard scores with a four punch combination!
Fooktard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
State throws a lazy right hand but Fooktard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
State motions for Fooktard to come forward. State throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fooktard's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fooktard duly obliges.
State is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fooktard rather than just go for the knockout.
State with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fooktard to score with a decent uppercut.
State gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fooktard.
State takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
State takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fooktard blocks a head kick by State.
Fooktard lands with an overhand left.
State misses with a shot to the body
and Fooktard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State misses with an uppercut. Fooktard saw that one coming.
Fooktard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping State at a distance.
Fooktard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
State with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fooktard to score with a decent uppercut.
Fooktard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed State momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Fooktard scores with a four punch combination!
State walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fooktard with a nice cross.
Fooktard slips under a jab.
State throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fooktard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Fooktard scores with a four punch combination!
Fooktard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fooktard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fooktard clobbers State with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fooktard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fooktard looks to land a combination but State avoids it well.
State drops his hands momentarily and Fooktard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
State is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Fooktard as he connects with a hook.
Fooktard lands a nice looking body shot.
Fooktard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fooktard blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fooktard.
Fooktard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
State has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fooktard finds it's way round the side to connect with State's head.
Fooktard lands a jab to the head.
State shoots in for a double leg but Fooktard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fooktard ducks under a wild hook from State.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
State takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fooktard lands a jab to State's midsection.
State thows a body shot but no joy.
Fooktard scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Fooktard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fooktard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
State takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Fooktard misses.
State takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
State tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fooktard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
State misses with a body kick.
Fooktard lands a nice hook to State's body. State takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
State takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
State scores with a body shot.
Fooktard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
State tries to move into range but Fooktard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fooktard lands a glancing blow to the side of State's head.
Fooktard slips under a jab.
State throws a hook but Fooktard blocks it.
State tries to land a front kick but Fooktard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fooktard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from State.

That's one minute gone in the round.

State clinches up against the ropes.
Fooktard has had enough of the clinch but State keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

State breaks from the clinch.
Fooktard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by State.
State walks into a left hand.
Fooktard slips under a jab.
State misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fooktard counters with a series of strikes. State will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Fooktard scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Fooktard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
State has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from State there as he acknowledges the shot.
State throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Fooktard to counter with a crisp jab.
Fooktard scores with a hook to the body. State takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fooktard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that State can do to turn this around?
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
State takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fooktard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent State stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

State is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fooktard's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

State is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
State has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fooktard is controlling State's trapped leg to prevent State from advancing to side control.
State stops Fooktard from getting back to his feet.
Fooktard wants to control but State is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State thows a huge punch but Fooktard dodges it nicely.
Fooktard is refusing to be controlled, as State sits in half guard.

State seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fooktard is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunner State!
Gunner State is the new featherweight champion!