PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Darude - Sandstorm. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

II
vs
Hearns

200 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Team S.W.A.T.

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyrus II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns tries to clinch up but II circles away and keeps his distance.
II really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hearns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hearns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hearns takes one to the chin there.
Hearns fails to land the takedown.
Hearns slips a jab and a cross from II.
Hearns misses with a takedown attempt - II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cyrus II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hearns.
Hearns misses with a body shot.
Hearns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Hearns with that takedown attempt.
Hearns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by II. II obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns shoots in for a takedown but II shows good takedown defense.
Hearns looks gassed!
Nice combo by II! Oh, that's hurt him - Hearns falls to the canvas and II follows him into side control.

It looks like Thomas Hearns has been cut.
II takes a little break here. Hearns wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
II tries to advance to mount but can't.
II wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearns keeps working.

II stands up and beckons Hearns to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for II.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearns misses with a combination
and II counters with a good low kick that Hearns was not able to check.
II throws a quick inside leg kick.
II throws a series of punches but Hearns moves out of range.
II throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hearns is trying desperately to land a takedown but II is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hearns.
Hearns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and II counters with a good low kick that Hearns was not able to check.
Hearns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and II counters with a good low kick that Hearns was not able to check.
Hearns looks for a takedown but II sprawls well.
Hearns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from II.

II gets a clinch.

II breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
II keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
II closes the distance and lands a one-two.
II keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
II lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
II lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hearns throws a left and a right that both miss
and II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hearns throws a jab but it's blocked by II.

Hearns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hearns wants to control from the top but II keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns is pushing down on II's leg trying to pass to half guard. II is fighting to maintain full guard but Hearns has managed to sneak the leg through.
II keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hearns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hearns tries to pass the half guard into mount. II knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
II wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hearns is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hearns wants to take a breather but II is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus II dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearns's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

II falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hearns counters with a series of strikes. II will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hearns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before II can pounce on him.
Hearns shoots in but no luck this time.
Cyrus II is winning the standup battle so far.
II scores with a nice head shot.
Hearns fails with the takedown
and II counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hearns is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hearns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts II as he jumps to the side.
Cyrus II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hearns.
Hearns takes a jab right on the kisser.
II throws a right and a left that Hearns avoids nicely.
Hearns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas Hearns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
II lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hearns throws a lazy uppercut
and II counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
II throws a one two combo.
Hearns misses with a takedown attempt
and II counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hearns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hearns.
II defending against the ground and pound.
Hearns in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
II wants to get back to his feet.
Hearns wants to lay and pray for a moment but II keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hearns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hearns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
II is trying to control Hearns's posture but Hearns avoids it.
II tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hearns pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Hearns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But II has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from II!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hearns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
II not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
II won't allow Hearns to sweep him here.
II is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
II trying to control but Hearns is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hearns is on top in guard.
Hearns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. II is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus II dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearns's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hearns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

II tries to keep at a distance but Hearns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hearns misses with a short punch on the inside.
II lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
II lands with a short punch from the clinch.
II scores with a hook to the body.
II tries to stall but Hearns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hearns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. II just stands there and leans against the cage.
II scores with a shoulder strike.
II lands a right hand.
Hearns can't get the takedown.
Cyrus II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hearns.
Hearns wants to get back to striking at distance but II won't allow it.
Hearns drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

II breaks the clinch.
II connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
II is looking to slow Hearns down with leg kicks.
Hearns lands with an uppercut that bounces II off the cage and back into rage.
Hearns looks for a takedown but II sprawls well.
Hearns tries to clinch but II moves out of range.
Hearns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? II is fending him off so far but Hearns persists. Nope, II circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from II.
Hearns has a takedown stuffed.
II lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hearns with a lazy takedown attempt
and II counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hearns's knee momentarily.
Hearns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but II swivels and escapes.
Cyrus II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
II lands with a nice combination. Hearns backs away looking to recover.
Hearns falls off balance throwing a combination
and II counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns with a lazy takedown attempt

and II counters by clinching up.

II breaks from the clinch.
II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hearns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and II connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hearns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Hearns or perhaps it was just good defense by II which made him look bad.
Hearns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hearns fails to land the takedown.
Hearns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns misses with a double jab
and II counters with a big head kick but Hearns shrugs it off.
Hearns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and II holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
II just leaning against Hearns, taking a breather.
II gets underhooks to prevent Hearns's takedown attempt.
Hearns is trying to break the clinch but II has him pressed against the cage.
Hearns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. II just stands there and leans against the cage.
II prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hearns wants a takedown.
II can't find room to land a body shot as Hearns controls the action.
II prevents the takedown attempt.
II stalling in the clinch but Hearns improves position.
II fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
II gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hearns.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
II cracks Hearns with a nice body shot.
II is trying to maintain a safe position but Hearns gets an underhook and turns II into the cage.
II is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hearns can do to turn this around?
Hearns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hearns is trying to break the clinch but II has him pressed against the cage.
II stalls.
Hearns can't get the takedown.
II is leaning against Hearns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
II can't break the clinch.

II manages to break the clinch.
Hearns misses with a takedown attempt - II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
II scores with a leg kick.
Thomas Hearns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hearns tries for a takedown but II sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
II throws a leg kick which misses Hearns's front leg but catches the back leg as Hearns tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus II showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for II, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus II!