PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Credible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer Rage has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Credible
vs
Rage

195 cm
20
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Credible!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hammer Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Credible.
Credible cracks Rage with a good jab.
Credible cracks Rage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Credible as he jumps to the side.
Rage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Credible moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rage misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Credible finds it's target.
Credible throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rage.
Credible will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Credible throws a nice looking combination but Rage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Credible fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rage on the side of the head.
Credible swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rage.
Credible keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Credible lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rage backs up against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rage.
Credible dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Credible connects with a looping right hand.
Rage takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Credible checks a leg kick.
A cross from Credible lands.

Rage looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Rage seems to be working for a kimura but Credible defends the submission attempt.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Credible is staying active underneath Rage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Credible is looking to improve his position.
Rage wants to stand up but Credible is controlling the position.
Credible is staying active underneath Rage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage prevents Credible from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Credible knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rage on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Credible but Credible pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Justin Credible has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Rage.
Rage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Rage forces Credible back against the cage and clinches.
Rage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Credible fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Credible lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Credible.
Credible rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Credible fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Credible misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Credible scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Credible lands a nice shot to the body.
Rage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Credible defends it nicely.
Rage looks gassed!
Credible throws a one two combo.
Credible lands with an overhand left.
Credible cracks Rage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Rage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Credible!
Rage with the ground and pound from mount.
Credible tries to hold on but Rage postures up.
Rage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rage looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rage unloads with some shots from mount but Credible bucks and avoids them well.
Rage prevents Credible from getting the reversal.
Credible tries to lock up and control but Rage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Credible takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage punching from mount but Credible doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Credible dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Credible.
Nice jab there from Credible.
Rage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Credible.
Credible digs a good hook to Rage's body.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Credible shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rage is defended easily by Credible.
Credible sizes up Rage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Credible circles away.
Justin Credible has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Rage.
Rage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rage is defended easily by Credible.
A jab lands there for Credible.
Credible connects with a single shot there.
Credible is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Credible throws a good cross that connects.
Rage takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Credible tries to bum rush Rage with a series of wild strikes but Rage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Credible stuns Rage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Justin Credible is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Credible sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rage somewhat.
A head kick misses from Rage.
Rage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Credible lands a body shot.
Credible moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Credible scores with a four punch combination!
Justin Credible seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Credible misses with a body kick.
Credible connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Credible throws a good cross that connects.
Rage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.
Credible misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Credible scores with a jab.
Credible throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Credible scores with a jab to the head.
Rage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rage throws a lazy right hand but Credible sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rage takes one on the button.
Credible scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Credible avoids it really well and circles away.
Credible takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Credible fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rage on the side of the head.
Rage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Justin Credible is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Credible with a jab.
Credible lands with a straight right. Rage didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Credible.
Credible scores with a jab to the body.
Credible cracks Rage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Credible cracks Rage with an open hand slap.
Credible works over Rage's head and body with a nice combination.
Credible is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rage shoots in but no luck this time.
Credible jabs Rage right on the nose. Rage blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Credible.
Rage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Credible listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Credible lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Credible fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Credible lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Credible cracks a nice hook into Rage's ribs.
Credible lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Credible lands with a hook. Rage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Credible sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Credible lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Credible circles away.
Jab, jab by Credible - just one landing.
Credible connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Credible scores with a one two! Rage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Credible.
Credible throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Credible is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rage can do to turn this around?
Credible lands with a cross.
Rage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Credible to score with a decent uppercut.
Rage tries to clinch but Credible is having none of it.
Credible scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Credible cracks Rage with a good jab.
Credible scores with a body shot.
Credible looks to land a combination. Rage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Credible lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Credible scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Credible!
Rage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Credible dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Credible thuds his right hand into Rage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.
Credible scores with a shot to the body.
Credible lands with a straight right. Rage didn't see that one coming.
Credible lands a really nice looking cross but Rage seems unphased.
Credible is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Credible moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Credible connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rage misses with a double jab.

Rage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Credible wants to get back to his feet.
Credible is holding on to half guard well.
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Credible is trying to stand.
Credible controlling the position for now.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rage looks to land a strike but Credible avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Credible preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Credible tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Credible scores with a hook.
Rage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Credible.
Credible throws an overhand right that lands on Rage's shoulder, as Rage tries to avoid the shot.
Rage walks into a left hand.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Credible as he jumps to the side.
Credible throws out a powerful jab.
Credible punishes Rage's body with a nice straight punch.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Credible shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Justin Credible has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Rage.
Rage fails to land the takedown.
Rage slips a jab and a cross from Credible.
Rage is looking to land body kicks.
Rage shoots in but Credible avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Credible fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab lands there for Credible.
Credible throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Credible scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rage drops his hands momentarily and Credible takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Credible thuds a left hand into Rage's body.
Nice sprawl there from Credible as Rage shoots in.
Hammer Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Credible moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Credible lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Credible lands a really nice looking cross but Rage seems unphased.
Credible digs a good hook to Rage's body.
Nice cross by Credible.
Credible changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Credible connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Credible goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Credible's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Credible duly obliges.
Credible darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Justin Credible is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Justin Credible is winning the standup battle so far.
Rage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Credible connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rage momentarily.
Credible thuds a left hand into Rage's body.
Credible thuds a left hand into Rage's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Credible scores with a four punch combination!
Credible dips to his left and cracks Rage with an uppercut!
Rage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Credible both land. Nice combination.
Credible scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rage doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Credible.
Rage is looking to chop away at Credible's legs.
Credible jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Credible lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Credible.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up with Credible, looking for a takedown. Rage pushes Credible against the cage but Credible circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Credible!

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Credible showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Credible, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Credible!