PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hitchenfrog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hitchenfrog
vs
Head

188 cm
21
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Hitchenfrog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Hitchenfrog!
Head throws out a loose jab but Hitchenfrog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitchenfrog counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Hitchenfrog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitchenfrog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Head fails to land with a series of punches.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richard Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Head sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hitchenfrog throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Head looks gassed!
Head throws a body punch but Hitchenfrog moves out of range.
Hitchenfrog throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head misses with a wild combination.
Hitchenfrog moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Head tries to keep at a distance but Hitchenfrog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hitchenfrog using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hitchenfrog using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog crunches a lovely knee into Head's ribcage.
Hitchenfrog lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitchenfrog scores a nice knee to the body.
Hitchenfrog with a knee to the head.
Hitchenfrog is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hitchenfrog lands a nice knee to the body.
Head takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hitchenfrog unloads a knee to the mid-section. Head lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hitchenfrog stops a takedown attempt from Head.
Head takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hitchenfrog scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Head in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the body.
Head stalling in the clinch but Hitchenfrog improves position.
Hitchenfrog scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Head avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Head breaks the clinch.

Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hitchenfrog obliges.
Hitchenfrog missing with knees to the body.
Head throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Head stalling in the clinch but Hitchenfrog improves position.
Hitchenfrog lands a knee to the head.
Head digs a right hand into Hitchenfrog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hitchenfrog's gas tank.
Hitchenfrog tries to land knees in the clinch but Head avoids the damage to the body.
Head is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Head wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Head misses with the head strike.
Hitchenfrog tries to land a knee to the head but Head blocks with his arms.
Head is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Hitchenfrog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitchenfrog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hitchenfrog obliges.
Hitchenfrog scores with a knee to the head.
Head avoiding damage as Hitchenfrog throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog missing with knees to the body.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitchenfrog.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Hitchenfrog is controlling him.
Hitchenfrog trying to land knees to the body.
Head manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Head has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hitchenfrog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Albert Hitchenfrog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Head.
Hitchenfrog connects with a nasty looking knee right to Head's face.
Hitchenfrog is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog lands a knee to the head.
Hitchenfrog tries to land knees in the clinch but Head avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Head scores with a shoulder strike.
Head misses with the head strike.
Hitchenfrog using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Head wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hitchenfrog has him pressed against the cage.
Hitchenfrog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hitchenfrog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Head has Hitchenfrog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hitchenfrog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Head stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Head wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hitchenfrog lands a nice knee to the body.
Head takes a knee right on the jaw!
Head taking a breather.
Head takes a knee to the side of the body.
Head is working for takedown but Hitchenfrog is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hitchenfrog with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head tries a body shot but Hitchenfrog blocks it.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hitchenfrog tries a knee to the head but Head blocks it.
Head is working Hitchenfrog over against the cage.
Hitchenfrog trying to land knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog keeps control of Head as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Head lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hitchenfrog or not.
Head is trying to force a seperation but Hitchenfrog has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hitchenfrog closes the distance and clinches.
Hitchenfrog using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitchenfrog lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Head takes the fight into the clinch.
Head is stalling here.
Hitchenfrog lands a good knee to the midsection. Head won't want to take too many of those.
Head managing to block the knees to the body from Hitchenfrog.
A knee to the head by Hitchenfrog.
Head is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Head - that landed with a thud.
Head taking a breather.
Hitchenfrog with a knee to the head.
Hitchenfrog working Head over with knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog blocks an uppercut.

Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
Head shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hitchenfrog sprawls well. Hitchenfrog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Head gets slowly back to his feet.

Hitchenfrog takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog tries to land knees in the clinch but Head avoids the damage to the body.
Head can't break the clinch.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Albert Hitchenfrog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hitchenfrog connects with a knee to the head.
Head has Hitchenfrog pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hitchenfrog.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hitchenfrog misses with a knee to the head.
Head tries to break free but Hitchenfrog pushes him back against the cage.
Head misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hitchenfrog obliges.
Head tries to break the clinch but Hitchenfrog is controlling the position.
Head lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hitchenfrog or not.
Hitchenfrog tries to land knees in the clinch but Head avoids the damage to the body.

Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hitchenfrog goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hitchenfrog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitchenfrog connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hitchenfrog. Head shrugs it off though.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hitchenfrog can pounce on him.
Hitchenfrog slips under a jab from Head.
Head has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hitchenfrog.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hitchenfrog.

Hitchenfrog closes the distance and clinches.
Hitchenfrog scores with a knee to the head.
Head has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hitchenfrog.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Head goes for a takedown attempt but Hitchenfrog pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hitchenfrog takes the fight into the clinch.
Hitchenfrog utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.

Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Hitchenfrog throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Head both land. Nice combination.
Hitchenfrog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hitchenfrog thuds his shin into the meat of Head's side.
Hitchenfrog lands a front kick.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitchenfrog pushes Head away with a front kick.
Hitchenfrog lands a head kick. Head smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Head takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hitchenfrog scores with a head kick.
Head misses with a double jab
and Hitchenfrog counters with a thumping low kick.

Hitchenfrog takes the fight into the clinch.
Head has had enough of the clinch but Hitchenfrog keeps him there for the moment.
Hitchenfrog unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Head lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Head takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hitchenfrog is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head tries to circle away but Hitchenfrog has him pinned against the cage.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the body.
Head on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Head is defending well for now.

Head has picked Hitchenfrog up - he's going for a ride! Head dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Head controlling the action here.
Hitchenfrog is trying to get back to full guard.
Hitchenfrog is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Head scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Head.
Hitchenfrog wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hitchenfrog!
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!
Head working Hitchenfrog over with strikes here.
Hitchenfrog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hitchenfrog dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Head throws a hook to the side of Hitchenfrog's head but Hitchenfrog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hitchenfrog connects with a high kick.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Head manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Head gets tackled into the cage by Hitchenfrog. Hitchenfrog maintains the clinch.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Hitchenfrog has him pressed against the cage.
Hitchenfrog utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Head avoiding damage as Hitchenfrog throws knees to the body.
Head is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Head lands a right hand.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the body.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Hitchenfrog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Head is defending well for now.
Head looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hitchenfrog missing with knees to the body.
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitchenfrog backwards.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hitchenfrog misses with a knee strike.
Hitchenfrog using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Head has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Head lands a shoulder strike.
Hitchenfrog keeps control of Head as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Head taking a breather.
Head wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hitchenfrog has him pressed against the cage.

Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head looks to land a right hand but Hitchenfrog moved out of range.
Hitchenfrog is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
Head on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hitchenfrog misses with a head kick.
Hitchenfrog swats away the attempt to clinch by Head.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch up.
Head swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hitchenfrog makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Head really felt that one!
Head lands with a nice combination. Hitchenfrog backs away looking to recover.
Hitchenfrog scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hitchenfrog is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Head manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Head throws a poor cross that misses
and Hitchenfrog counters with an outside leg kick.
Hitchenfrog throws a head kick that half lands.
Head lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Head takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hitchenfrog - that will leave a mark!
Hitchenfrog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hitchenfrog moves into the clinch successfully.
Hitchenfrog keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Head's efforts to push away.
Hitchenfrog utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hitchenfrog with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hitchenfrog has Head pressed against the cage, preventing Head from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Head pushes Hitchenfrog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitchenfrog working Head over with knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Head.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog scores a nice knee to the body.
Head stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hitchenfrog as Head tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Head.
Hitchenfrog tries to land knees in the clinch but Head avoids the damage to the body.
Hitchenfrog missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Head shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hitchenfrog eats them both and turns towards Head to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Hitchenfrog drives through and clinches with Head against the cage.
Hitchenfrog trying to land knees to the body.
Head lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitchenfrog backwards.
Hitchenfrog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Head.
Head has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hitchenfrog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hitchenfrog lands a knee to the body.
Richard Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitchenfrog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?

Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitchenfrog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Head misses with a hook
and Hitchenfrog makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Head really felt that one!
Head swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog slips a jab from Head.

Hitchenfrog moves into the clinch.
Hitchenfrog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hitchenfrog lands a knee to the body.

Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitchenfrog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitchenfrog counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hitchenfrog doesn't seem bothered though.

Hitchenfrog has managed to clinch.
Hitchenfrog connects with a nasty looking knee right to Head's face.
Head is struggling to control the position.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Head stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hitchenfrog working Head over with knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog tries to land knees in the clinch but Head avoids the damage to the body.
Head stalling the fight.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head lands a shoulder strike.
Hitchenfrog working Head over with knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog misses with a knee strike.
Hitchenfrog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Head is looking to control Hitchenfrog's arms but Hitchenfrog gets an underhook and turns him. Now Head has his back to the cage.
Hitchenfrog working Head over with knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog tries to land knees in the clinch but Head avoids the damage to the body.
Hitchenfrog utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Albert Hitchenfrog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hitchenfrog prevents a body shot from Head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Hitchenfrog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hitchenfrog, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Hitchenfrog!