PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fox's choice of entrance music: Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Paddy Fox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hall
vs
Fox

198 cm
25
240 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
20
277 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Fox!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fox.
Hall throws a series of punches but Fox moves out of range.
No luck for Fox with that takedown attempt.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Fox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fox avoids the head kick by Hall.
Hall throws a right hand that Fox ducks under and follows up with a left that Fox also avoids with ease.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fox. Fox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fox avoids the head kick by Hall.
A head kick by Fox misses

and Hall counters with a head kick that drops Fox to the mat! Fox scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall feints and then cracks Fox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fox down.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Albert Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Fox.
Hall lunges at Fox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fox's hand.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fox wants to clinch.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall lands a jab.
Fox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Albert Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall cracks Fox with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fox throws a head kick that misses.
Albert Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Hall.
Hall throws a leg kick but Fox checks it.
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fox doesn't seem bothered though.
Hall throws a head kick that misses

and Fox counters with a shoot takedown. Hall fights it but they end up in guard.

Hall has his feet on Fox's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall lands a head kick!
Fox tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to move into range but Hall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Fox moved out of range nicely.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fox.
Hall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hall.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall blocks the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall throws a nice head kick!
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hall misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Fox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Fox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Albert Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fox throws a leg kick
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall throws a series of punches but Fox moves out of range.
Fox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fox somewhat.
Hall thows a leg kick but Fox checks it

and Fox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hall won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hall, who protects the arm well.
Hall is pushing Fox's head away, looking to escape. Fox manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hall, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hall sneaks out the side door and pushes Fox away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fox.
Albert Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Fox.
A nice combination there by Hall.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Hall cracks Fox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hall lands a jab to Fox's midsection.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fox circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Fox is just out of range.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fox moves away.
Hall is looking to slow Fox down with leg kicks.
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
Hall scores with a kick to the body.
Hall throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fox on the side of the head.
Hall 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.
Hall misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hall here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fox doesn't seem phased though.

Fox shoots in and bounces Hall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Fox wants to stand but Hall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hall dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A solid body kick from Hall.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fox circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fox's head backwards.
Fox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hall throws a lazy head kick

and Fox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hall's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall keeping full guard, as Fox tries to pass.

Hall manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Fox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Fox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Albert Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jab from Hall.
Hall's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Fox moves away and avoids it.
Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hall lands a jab.
Fox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands with a cross.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fox moves away.
Fox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fox can do to turn this around?
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fox has his takedown stuffed
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albert Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Fox.
Fox tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall works Fox's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
Fox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hall lands a nice looking body kick.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
Hall is looking to slow Fox down with leg kicks.
Hall throws a head kick that Fox semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Hall.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Paddy Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fox in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Albert Hall!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Albert Hall!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Albert Hall!

Albert Hall wins by unanimous decision!