PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle has chosen Watcha say-Jason Derulo as his entrance music. Mark Kyle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hinton
vs
Kyle

188 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Hinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Kyle!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hinton.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hinton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kyle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hinton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kyle's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hinton trying to control the position but Kyle is working away.

Hinton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hinton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Hinton is trying to get an arm triangle but Kyle is defending well.
Hinton is looking to take a break and control but Kyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hinton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hinton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kyle tries to buck Hinton off but Hinton is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Kyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Hinton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Hinton dominated that round.
That's time! Hinton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hinton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hinton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Hinton from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyle is retaining full guard.
Hinton is working hard here to advance position.

Hinton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyle!
Kyle is looking to take a break and control but Hinton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hinton is looking for a sweep.
Hinton looking for a sweep but Kyle has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hinton is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinton is squirming around, avoiding Kyle's attempts to control the action.
Kyle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hinton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hinton is trying desperately to improve position.
Hinton regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hinton is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Hinton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Kyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hinton closes the distance and clinches up with Kyle, looking for a takedown. Hinton pushes Kyle against the cage but Kyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Hinton or perhaps it was just good defense by Kyle which made him look bad.
Hinton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle wants to clinch up but Hinton keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hinton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kyle did well to prevent Hinton getting side control.
Hinton trying to control the action but Kyle is working from the bottom.

Hinton is trying for a kimura here. Kyle looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hinton wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Hinton!