PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berkshire Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redenbacher comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Danger Zone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hathaway
vs
Redenbacher

187 cm
26
210 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

190 cm
24
220 lbs
15 - 1 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berkshire Hathaway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orville Redenbacher!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redenbacher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hathaway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redenbacher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hathaway somewhat.
Redenbacher lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Redenbacher lands with a straight right. Hathaway didn't see that one coming.
Hathaway moves forwards but Redenbacher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redenbacher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hathaway.
Hathaway avoids the head kick by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hathaway is able to avoid easily.
Redenbacher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hathaway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redenbacher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Redenbacher misses the target.
Hathaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Redenbacher is just out of range.
Hathaway moves away from the strike by Redenbacher.
Hathaway takes a swing at Redenbacher's ribcage but misses.
Orville Redenbacher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redenbacher misses with a hook.
Redenbacher misses with a looping right.
Redenbacher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hathaway with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redenbacher counters with a straight right hand.
Redenbacher scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hathaway walks into a left hand.

Hathaway has managed to clinch.
Redenbacher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redenbacher.
Hathaway lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redenbacher lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands with a left to the head.
Redenbacher is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redenbacher.
Hathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redenbacher's elbow.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redenbacher just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berkshire Hathaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Redenbacher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hathaway blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hathaway.
Hathaway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hathaway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redenbacher's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws a head punch that misses.
Redenbacher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hathaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hathaway scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hathaway.
Hathaway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redenbacher prevents a body shot from Hathaway.
Redenbacher scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hathaway.
Hathaway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redenbacher pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redenbacher throws the kick towards the body but Hathaway avoids it.
Good shot there by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redenbacher 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 Hathaway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hathaway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Redenbacher throws a right hand that misses
and Hathaway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Redenbacher misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hathaway staying out of range there.
Hathaway sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orville Redenbacher dominated that round.
That's time! Hathaway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Redenbacher delivers a nice body kick.

Hathaway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hathaway lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hathaway scoring with some ground and pound.
Hathaway has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hathaway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hathaway wants to pass the guard but Redenbacher is keeping the position.
Hathaway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redenbacher pulls Hathaway in close to his closed guard and prevents Hathaway from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway throwing strikes but missing.
Hathaway postures up and lands a big shot to Redenbacher's brow.
Hathaway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hathaway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hathaway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redenbacher keeping full guard, as Hathaway tries to pass.
Hathaway is looking to work some ground and pound but Redenbacher has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher is looking to stand up but Hathaway isn't so interested in that idea.
Hathaway throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redenbacher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hathaway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hathaway passes Redenbacher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hathaway is nestled in close to Redenbacher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

It looks like Orville Redenbacher has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hathaway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hathaway is trying to control the action in half guard but Redenbacher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hathaway throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hathaway is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redenbacher is just riding it out for now. Hathaway eventually gives up the hold.
Hathaway throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hathaway thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redenbacher's head.
Hathaway with the ground and pound but Redenbacher uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hathaway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway throws a big right hand that misses.
Redenbacher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hathaway drops back looking for a leg! Redenbacher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redenbacher manages to kick Hathaway off! Hathaway jumps back into Redenbacher's guard.
Redenbacher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hathaway.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hathaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hathaway throws a big right hand that misses.
Hathaway lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berkshire Hathaway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orville Redenbacher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hathaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redenbacher moves away.
Orville Redenbacher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redenbacher throws a lazy right hand but Hathaway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher misses the body punch

and Hathaway holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hathaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redenbacher lands a hook that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Redenbacher lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher blocks an uppercut.
Hathaway can't find room to land a body shot as Redenbacher controls the action.
A short left from Redenbacher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redenbacher presses Hathaway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hathaway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redenbacher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redenbacher working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redenbacher blocks an uppercut.
Hathaway tries to work over Redenbacher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redenbacher's elbow.
Hathaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orville Redenbacher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Redenbacher lands a nice uppercut.
Hathaway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redenbacher is trying to break the clinch but Hathaway has him pressed against the cage.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but Redenbacher won't allow it.
Redenbacher prevents a body shot from Hathaway.
Redenbacher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redenbacher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hathaway prevents a body shot from Redenbacher.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher is trying to break free.
Hathaway digs a right hand into Redenbacher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redenbacher's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher can't find room to land a body shot as Hathaway controls the action.
Hathaway takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hathaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redenbacher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Redenbacher is looking to break free of the clinch but Hathaway has double underhooks.
Redenbacher blocks an uppercut.
Redenbacher tries to throw a body punch but Hathaway avoids it by throwing Redenbacher back against the cage.
Redenbacher prevents a body shot from Hathaway.
Hathaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Redenbacher.
Hathaway lands with a left to the head.
Hathaway blocking some punches.
Redenbacher misses with a punch on the inside.

Redenbacher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hathaway moves out of range of the strikes.

Hathaway throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Redenbacher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hathaway is in Redenbacher's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Redenbacher's guard.
Hathaway throwing shots but Redenbacher is blocking nicely.
Redenbacher is not content to let Hathaway control the position.
Redenbacher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hathaway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redenbacher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hathaway.

Hathaway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hathaway passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hathaway throwing strikes here but Redenbacher is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hathaway looking to land elbow strikes but Redenbacher uses the position to regain half guard.
Hathaway thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redenbacher's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Berkshire Hathaway did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Orville Redenbacher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Redenbacher throws a hook but Hathaway blocks it.
Hathaway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redenbacher defends it nicely.
Redenbacher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redenbacher lands with a right hand.
Hathaway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redenbacher misses with a hook. Hathaway ducked under it nicely.
Orville Redenbacher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redenbacher misses with a low kick.
Hathaway misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher misses with a straight left.
Redenbacher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hathaway throws a looping overhand right but Redenbacher ducks down to avoid it.
Hathaway tries to close the distance and clinch but Redenbacher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hathaway looks to land a right hand but Redenbacher moved out of range.
Redenbacher lands with a hook. Hathaway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A clash of legs there as Hathaway blocks the low kick.
Redenbacher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redenbacher just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher throws a low kick, looking for Hathaway's leg but Hathaway calmly moves out of range.
Hathaway throws an overhand right that lands on Redenbacher's shoulder, as Redenbacher tries to avoid the shot.
Redenbacher is looking to slow Hathaway down with leg kicks.

Hathaway fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Redenbacher to the ground. Hathaway is now in Redenbacher's guard.
Hathaway is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Redenbacher controls Hathaway momentarily but Hathaway frees himself.
Redenbacher wants to stand but Hathaway is controlling the position.
Hathaway scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hathaway with a nice head shot there.
Hathaway postures up.
Hathaway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hathaway tries to free his leg and advance position but Redenbacher is retaining full guard.
Hathaway working some strikes from top position.
Hathaway lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hathaway working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redenbacher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hathaway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hathaway stands and throws Redenbacher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Redenbacher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hathaway scoring with punches and elbows.
Redenbacher is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hathaway has just dragged him back down to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hathaway creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hathaway working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berkshire Hathaway had his way with Orville Redenbacher in that round.
The cut man is working on Orville Redenbacher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Redenbacher misses with a left hand

and Hathaway counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Redenbacher!
Hathaway looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Redenbacher covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berkshire Hathaway!
Berkshire Hathaway retains his light heavyweight title!