PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Herring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strep Agalactaciae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herring kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Undisputed (Heavyweight champion of the World), by HALFORD. Frank Herring is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Herring
vs
Agalactaciae

192 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Tri Light Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Herring!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Strep Agalactaciae!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herring throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Agalactaciae.
Herring misses with a series of wild punches.
Herring shoots for a double leg takedown but Agalactaciae sprawls well. He's pushed Herring's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herring throws a combination. Agalactaciae tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Agalactaciae does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some wild striking there from Herring.
Agalactaciae bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Agalactaciae throws a head kick but Herring moves out of range.
Herring cracks Agalactaciae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Herring looks to land a combination but Agalactaciae avoids it well.
Agalactaciae misses with a head kick.
Agalactaciae tries a head kick but it misses.
Herring chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Agalactaciae can pounce on him.
Agalactaciae stuffs the takedown attempt from Herring. Herring gets slowly back to his feet.
Herring throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Agalactaciae.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agalactaciae throws a front kick that sends Herring stumbling back into the cage.
Agalactaciae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Herring.
Agalactaciae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herring was well out of range. Poor timing from Agalactaciae.
Herring takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae throws a lazy right hand but Herring sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herring on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Agalactaciae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herring shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herring throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Agalactaciae counters with an inside leg kick.
Herring is breathing heavily.
Herring on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agalactaciae throws a left and a right that both miss
and Herring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Agalactaciae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Agalactaciae connects with a solid leg kick.
Agalactaciae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Frank Herring has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Agalactaciae drops Herring with a beautiful combination! Herring stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Agalactaciae is looking for the KO!
Agalactaciae is looking to slow Herring down with leg kicks.
Agalactaciae buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Agalactaciae is looking to slow Herring down with leg kicks.
Agalactaciae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herring takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Herring takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Agalactaciae!
Agalactaciae misses with a two punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Agalactaciae.
No joy there for Agalactaciae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herring with a poor takedown
and Agalactaciae counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae throws a shot to the body.
Agalactaciae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herring.
Herring is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Agalactaciae scores with a jab to the jaw.
Agalactaciae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Agalactaciae throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agalactaciae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Agalactaciae thumps Herring with a low kick.
Agalactaciae throws a series of strikes that have Herring backpedaling.
Agalactaciae thumps Herring with a low kick.
Agalactaciae cracks Herring with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Agalactaciae, right into the meat.
Agalactaciae throws a head kick that half lands.
Agalactaciae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frank Herring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herring doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae throws a nice inside leg kick.
Agalactaciae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Agalactaciae scoring well with a low kick there.
Agalactaciae throws a nice head kick!
Agalactaciae stalks Herring and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Herring's face. Herring staggers backwards, shaken.
Herring takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Agalactaciae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Herring throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herring shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Agalactaciae counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agalactaciae misses with the combination.
Agalactaciae lands a nice shot that snaps Herring's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strep Agalactaciae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Herring's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Agalactaciae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank Herring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agalactaciae looks to land a left hand but Herring moved out of range nicely.
Herring moves into range and connects with a jab.
Agalactaciae throws a head kick that misses.
Agalactaciae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herring fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Agalactaciae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Left hook, right uppercut from Herring.

It looks like Strep Agalactaciae has been cut.
Herring throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Agalactaciae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herring tries for a takedown but Agalactaciae circles away easily
and Agalactaciae counters with an outside leg kick.
Herring throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Agalactaciae counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agalactaciae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Agalactaciae is breathing heavily.
Herring scores with a nice head shot.
Herring misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herring shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Agalactaciae counters with an outside leg kick.
Herring swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Agalactaciae.
Strep Agalactaciae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Agalactaciae lands but Herring takes it in his stride.
Agalactaciae throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Agalactaciae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Herring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Herring counters with a left and a right that stings Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae throws a leg kick that misses.
Herring misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herring misses with a double jab.
Herring falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Agalactaciae to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herring misses with a wild combination.
Agalactaciae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Herring tries for a takedown but Agalactaciae circles away easily
and Agalactaciae counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herring swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herring fails with a takedown attempt.
Herring misses with a series of wild punches.
Agalactaciae takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Herring shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agalactaciae sprawls well. Agalactaciae wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herring gets slowly back to his feet.
Agalactaciae jabs Herring right on the nose. Herring blinks but takes it well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Herring. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae throws a combination that misses
and Herring counters with a two punch combo.
Herring gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Agalactaciae counters with a head kick.
Agalactaciae throws out a leg kick but Herring moves out of range and Agalactaciae only half commits.
Agalactaciae scores with a leg kick.
Herring blocks a head kick by Agalactaciae.
Herring with a lazy takedown attempt
and Agalactaciae counters with a one-two to the body.
Herring looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Herring misses with a takedown
and Agalactaciae makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Herring really felt that one!
A slapping leg kick lands for Agalactaciae.
Herring takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Agalactaciae misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herring doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agalactaciae counters with a nice low kick that buckles Herring's knee momentarily.
Herring throws a jab when Agalactaciae was well out of range.
Herring throws a left and a right that both miss
and Agalactaciae counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Herring might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Herring swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Agalactaciae counters with a good, hard body kick but Herring shrugs it off.
Herring sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Agalactaciae misses with a combination
and Herring counters with a three punch combo that has Agalactaciae backing up. Agalactaciae nods at Herring to acknowledge the strikes.
Herring throws a nice looking combination but Agalactaciae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agalactaciae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herring.
Agalactaciae scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Agalactaciae shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Agalactaciae looks to land a combination but Herring avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Strep Agalactaciae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Agalactaciae throws a nice looking combination but Herring bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herring throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae throws a nice inside leg kick.
Herring misses with a combination
and Agalactaciae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herring shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Agalactaciae counters with a two punch combo.
Agalactaciae lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Herring doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agalactaciae counters with a nice leg kick.
Herring throws a right and a left that Agalactaciae avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herring tries to bum rush Agalactaciae with a series of wild strikes but Agalactaciae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Agalactaciae with a nice cross.
Herring fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herring misses with a double jab
and Agalactaciae counters with an inside leg kick.
Herring will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Agalactaciae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herring.
Herring misses with a combination
and Agalactaciae counters with a head kick. That will keep Herring thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Herring scores with a shot to the body.
Agalactaciae misses with a head kick.
Agalactaciae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agalactaciae takes one on the button.
Herring shoots and misses
and Agalactaciae counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agalactaciae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herring throws out the jab.
Herring cracks Agalactaciae with a good jab.
Agalactaciae with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herring misses with a takedown
and Agalactaciae counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A combination from Herring does no damage.
Agalactaciae misses with a double jab.
Agalactaciae misses with a wild body shot.
Agalactaciae walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Herring checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Herring lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Agalactaciae circles away quickly and effectively.
Agalactaciae misses with a straight left.
Herring tries for a takedown but Agalactaciae circles away easily
and Agalactaciae counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Agalactaciae throws a right and a left that Herring avoids nicely.
Herring throws a left and a right that both miss
and Agalactaciae counters with an inside leg kick.
Agalactaciae throws a leg kick but Herring sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herring looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Herring paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Herring throws a hook to the side of Agalactaciae's head but Agalactaciae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herring misses with a takedown
and Agalactaciae counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Herring is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Herring throws a series of punches but Agalactaciae avoids them all with ease.
Herring misses with a few strikes there.
Agalactaciae is looking to slow Herring down with leg kicks.
Agalactaciae swinging wildly here.
Agalactaciae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Herring misses with a double jab
and Agalactaciae counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herring lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Herring.
Herring misses with a takedown attempt
and Agalactaciae makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Herring tries for a takedown but Agalactaciae circles away easily
and Agalactaciae counters with an outside leg kick.
Herring lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Herring scores with a takedown into Agalactaciae's guard.

Herring drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Agalactaciae dives on top into guard.

Herring working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Agalactaciae has passed into half guard!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herring is not content to let Agalactaciae control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strep Agalactaciae really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Herring's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Agalactaciae throws a head kick that half lands.
Agalactaciae jabs at Herring's body.
Agalactaciae throws a head kick but Herring moves out of range.
Agalactaciae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herring lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Herring darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Herring shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Agalactaciae counters with a three punch combo that has Herring backing up. Herring nods at Agalactaciae to acknowledge the strikes.
Herring lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Agalactaciae ducks right into an uppercut from Herring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herring misses with a jab, cross combination.
Agalactaciae is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Agalactaciae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Herring throws a right hand that Agalactaciae ducks under and follows up with a left that Agalactaciae also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agalactaciae defending well as Herring loads up on a big left hand.
Herring shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agalactaciae defends it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Herring!
Agalactaciae tries to bum rush Herring with a series of wild strikes but Herring uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Herring avoids the head kick by Agalactaciae.
Herring lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Agalactaciae takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Herring feints and as Agalactaciae raises his hands in defense, Herring changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herring scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herring wants to pass the guard but Agalactaciae is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herring wants to control from the top but Agalactaciae keeps moving.

Herring drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Herring jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Herring throws and elbow that misses. Agalactaciae uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Herring's guard. Nice move by Agalactaciae!
Agalactaciae's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Agalactaciae stopping the sweep attempt from Herring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herring bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Agalactaciae's guard.
Agalactaciae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herring throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Agalactaciae keeping moving, preventing Herring from controlling successfully.

Herring drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Herring jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Agalactaciae can't keep his opponent in guard - Herring advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Agalactaciae is looking to control Herring's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Agalactaciae avoid being mounted?
Agalactaciae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herring.
Herring not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Herring shoots for a double leg takedown but Agalactaciae sprawls well. He's pushed Herring's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agalactaciae lands a jab-cross combination.

Herring feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Herring had his way with Strep Agalactaciae in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Herring avoids the head kick by Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae avoids the head kick by Herring.
Danga de danga de dang - Herring scores with a four punch combination!
Agalactaciae takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Agalactaciae misses with a wild combination.
Herring throws a combination that misses
and Agalactaciae counters with a body kick that stops Herring in his tracks momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herring.
Agalactaciae stuffs the takedown attempt from Herring. Herring gets slowly back to his feet.
Agalactaciae throws a combination that misses

and Herring counters with a shoot takedown. Agalactaciae fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Herring postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Agalactaciae is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Herring, into his guard.

Herring looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Agalactaciae passes into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herring wants to get back to full guard but Agalactaciae has passed into side control.
Herring is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herring is working hard here to advance position.
Herring sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Herring slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Agalactaciae preventing the sweep.
Agalactaciae looking to sit in guard and control but Herring gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Herring drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Agalactaciae manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Herring has Agalactaciae in his guard.
Agalactaciae trying to control the position from guard on top but Herring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank Herring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Agalactaciae looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Herring is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Herring wants to stand but Agalactaciae is controlling the position.
Strep Agalactaciae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Herring has an active guard here but Agalactaciae has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Herring showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Agalactaciae has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Strep Agalactaciae!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Strep Agalactaciae!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Strep Agalactaciae!

Strep Agalactaciae wins by unanimous decision!
Strep Agalactaciae is the new heavyweight champion!