PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Spade
vs
Protagonist

190 cm
24
196 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

183 cm
27
195 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Protagonist!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Spade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Protagonist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Protagonist.
Spade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Protagonist moves away.
Spade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Protagonist.
Protagonist lands a jab-cross combination.
Protagonist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Protagonist moves away from the strike by Spade.
Spade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Spade closes the distance and clinches.
Spade pushes Protagonist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Protagonist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Protagonist misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Spade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Protagonist.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Protagonist.
Spade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade works on Protagonist's body with a couple of short punches.
Protagonist is trying to break the clinch but Spade is controlling him.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Protagonist lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Spade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Protagonist looks gassed!
Spade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Protagonist.
Protagonist blocks an uppercut.
Spade is leaning against Protagonist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spade.
Spade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spade lands a left hand.
Spade digs a right hand underneath Protagonist's ribcage. Protagonist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Spade.
Spade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spade presses Protagonist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spade.
Spade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spade lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spade.
Nice body punch from Spade.
Spade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spade digs a right hand into Protagonist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Protagonist's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Spade.
Spade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spade digs a right hand underneath Protagonist's ribcage. Protagonist let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spade.
Spade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spade.
Spade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Spade as the two fighters clinch.
Spade scores with a hook to the body.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spade is working Protagonist over against the cage.
Spade lands with a left to the head.
Spade lands an uppercut.
Spade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Spade.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spade lands a body shot.
Spade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Protagonist backwards.
Spade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spade throws a head punch that misses.
Spade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Protagonist.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Spade.
A short body shot lands from Spade as the two fighters clinch.
Spade works on Protagonist's body with a couple of short punches.
Protagonist misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Spade.
Nice body punch from Spade.
A hook to the body from Spade.
Spade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Spade lands a body punch.
Spade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Protagonist misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Spade.
Protagonist blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Spade as the two fighters clinch.
Spade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Protagonist backwards.
Protagonist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Protagonist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Protagonist.
Spade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Protagonist is trying to maintain a safe position but Spade gets an underhook and turns Protagonist into the cage.
Protagonist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spade struggles to land a body shot inside as Protagonist controls his hands.
Protagonist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Protagonist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Protagonist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Protagonist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Protagonist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spade lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Protagonist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spade scores with a shoulder strike.
Spade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Protagonist backwards.
Spade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spade lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Protagonist has a couple of punches blocked by Spade.
Spade digs a right hand into Protagonist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Protagonist's gas tank.
Spade presses Protagonist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Protagonist misses with a punch to the body.
Spade lands a shot to the body.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Spade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Protagonist misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spade.
Spade digs a right hand into Protagonist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Protagonist's gas tank.
Spade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Spade.
Spade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spade throws a head punch that misses.
Spade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Protagonist's elbow.
Spade misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Spade dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Spade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Spade.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch but Protagonist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Protagonist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spade doesn't manage to clinch there - Protagonist circles away.
Protagonist throws a body punch but Spade moves out of range.
Protagonist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spade tries to clinch but Protagonist is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Protagonist misses with a wild body shot.
Protagonist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spade. Protagonist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spade dodges the punch combination from Protagonist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist throws a series of punches but Spade avoids them all with ease.
Spade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Protagonist defends it nicely.
Protagonist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Protagonist throws a big shot that misses.
Protagonist scores with a jab to the head.
Protagonist misses with an uppercut.
Spade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Protagonist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Protagonist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spade manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Protagonist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spade just misses with a punch to the body.
Spade misses with a hook. Protagonist ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Protagonist.
Protagonist throws a hook but Spade blocks it.
Spade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Protagonist can do to turn this around?
Spade fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Spade misses.
Spade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Protagonist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Spade drives through and clinches with Protagonist against the cage.
Protagonist lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spade has a couple of punches blocked by Protagonist.
Spade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Protagonist or not.
Protagonist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Protagonist on the inside.
Protagonist trying to stall but Spade improves his position.
Protagonist holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Protagonist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Protagonist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Protagonist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spade slips a straight right by Protagonist.
Spade lands a jab.
Protagonist swats away the attempt to clinch by Spade.
Spade swinging wildly here.
Protagonist slips under a jab from Spade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist cracks Spade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Protagonist misses with a two punch combination.
Protagonist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spade moves forwards but Protagonist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Protagonist scores with a hook to the body. Spade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Protagonist.
Protagonist throws a jab when Spade was well out of range.
Nice cross by Protagonist.
Good standup being displayed there by Protagonist as he connects with a hook.
Protagonist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spade.
Protagonist moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Protagonist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Spade throws a hook but Protagonist blocks it.
Spade tries to clinch up but Protagonist circles away and keeps his distance.
Spade lands with an uppercut that bounces Protagonist off the cage and back into rage.
Protagonist misses with a shot to the body
and Spade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Protagonist was well out of range. Poor timing from Spade.
Spade misses with the combination.
Spade misses with a hook.
Spade connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Spade there.
Spade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Protagonist.
Spade throws a combination that misses
and Protagonist counters with a nice uppercut.
Protagonist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spade.
Hiro Protagonist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Protagonist to score with a decent uppercut.
Protagonist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spade.
A punch lands to the side of Spade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Protagonist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Protagonist connects with the punch.
Spade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hiro Protagonist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Protagonist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Protagonist works Spade's body with a nice hook.
Protagonist misses with a hook.
Protagonist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spade.
Spade misses with a shot to the body
and Protagonist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Protagonist connects with a single shot there.
Protagonist scores with a jab to the body.
Protagonist fails to land with a series of punches.
Spade misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Protagonist counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Protagonist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Protagonist lands a nice shot to the body.
Protagonist's corner calls for a 1-2. Protagonist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Protagonist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Protagonist lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Protagonist.
Spade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Protagonist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spade's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spade.
Protagonist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spade is looking to clinch but Protagonist is avoiding it.
Scott Spade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Protagonist.
Spade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Protagonist scores with a shot to the body.
Spade slips a jab from Protagonist.
Spade throws out a loose jab but Protagonist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Protagonist digs a good hook to Spade's body.
Protagonist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Protagonist cracks Spade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Protagonist scores with a four punch combination!
Protagonist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Protagonist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spade's sensitive parts.
Protagonist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Protagonist lands with a nice body punch.
Spade walks into a straight right hand from Protagonist.
Protagonist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spade doesn't seem bothered though.
Protagonist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Protagonist is looking to slow Spade down with leg kicks.
Protagonist lands a nice looking body shot.
Spade tries to move into range but Protagonist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Protagonist lands a jab to the nose.
Protagonist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Protagonist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Protagonist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Protagonist 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!