PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angree McHobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Bryant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bryant
vs
McHobo

167 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
145 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angree McHobo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHobo misses with an attempted mid kick.
McHobo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown by McHobo or perhaps it was just good defense by Bryant which made him look bad.
Bryant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by McHobo.
McHobo throws a front kick aimed at Bryant's knee but Bryant avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McHobo defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. McHobo does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McHobo.
Bryant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McHobo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McHobo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bryant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McHobo swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
McHobo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
A big right from McHobo misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McHobo.
Bryant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt
and McHobo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bryant shoots in and gets a takedown into McHobo's guard.
Bryant trying to control but McHobo is working from the bottom.
McHobo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryant postures up in McHobo's guard and throws a big left but McHobo blocks it.
McHobo wants to control the position but Bryant says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but McHobo keeps working.
Bryant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bryant lands with a punch from half guard.
Bryant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McHobo's head.
McHobo tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg.
Bryant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McHobo tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg.
Bryant throws a strike but McHobo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but McHobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHobo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant taking shots to the head.
McHobo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bryant is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Martin Bryant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McHobo avoids the body shot from Bryant.
McHobo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bryant to score with a decent uppercut.
McHobo avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Bryant misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHobo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryant.
Bryant takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant takes a swing at McHobo's ribcage but misses.
McHobo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryant.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but McHobo is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McHobo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bryant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bryant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McHobo misses with a double jab
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.

McHobo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bryant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bryant wants to control but McHobo postures up.
Bryant being controlled for a moment.
McHobo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryant keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is looking to regain half guard here but McHobo keeps moving and retains side control.
McHobo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McHobo gets to mount! Bryant was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bryant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McHobo controlling from the full mount.
McHobo avoids the attempt from Bryant to control.
McHobo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McHobo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bryant tries to hold on but McHobo postures up.
McHobo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bryant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McHobo lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McHobo controlling from mount.
Bryant regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angree McHobo 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McHobo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from McHobo misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McHobo throws a series of punches but Bryant avoids them all with ease.
McHobo throws a right hand that misses

and Bryant counters with a shoot takedown. McHobo 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.
McHobo keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant stands up over McHobo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant pushing down on McHobo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McHobo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McHobo.
McHobo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McHobo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McHobo trying to keep a closed guard but Bryant is proving a slippery customer.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but McHobo is retaining full guard.

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.

Bryant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McHobo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McHobo has escaped and now he's on top!
Bryant keeping moving, preventing McHobo from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryant is on top in guard.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but McHobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but McHobo blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bryant drops back, looking for a kneebar! McHobo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McHobo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McHobo!
Bryant is trying to work for a sweep but McHobo has mounted him!
Bryant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bryant working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McHobo tries to control but Bryant wriggling away.
Bryant is in all sorts of trouble here.
McHobo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bryant tries to reverse the position but McHobo maintains control.
McHobo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bryant is looking to escape.
McHobo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bryant tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin Bryant.
I think Bryant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Martin Bryant!