PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong has chosen Mudhoney - Judgement, Rage, Retribution and Thyme as his entrance music. Victor Armstrong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hetfield
vs
Armstrong

195 cm
18
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

209 cm
25
290 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong shoots in but Hetfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hetfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in but Hetfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Armstrong.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hetfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Victor Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong needs to keep his hands up - Hetfield had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Victor Armstrong has been cut.
A jab from Hetfield finds it's way through Armstrong's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Hetfield lands.
Nice uppercut there from Hetfield.

That has opened up Victor Armstrong's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Hetfield.
Armstrong wants to clinch.

Armstrong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hetfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Hetfield is blocking nicely.
Hetfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is working for takedown but Hetfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armstrong gets through Hetfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Armstrong looks gassed!
With the fighters up against the cage, Armstrong throws an elbow but misses.
Armstrong has Hetfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hetfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
Armstrong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hetfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hetfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hetfield stops a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Hetfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hetfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Hetfield blocks it.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hetfield avoids it.
Hetfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.
Hetfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Armstrong keeps control of Hetfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Hetfield has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
Armstrong is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hetfield is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Armstrong.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Hetfield working hard to break the clinch.
Hetfield working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hetfield.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hetfield.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hetfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hetfield stalling in the clinch but Armstrong improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Hetfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hetfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Armstrong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hetfield scores with a decent looking hook.

The cut above Victor Armstrong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
James Hetfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Victor Armstrong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Victor Armstrong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Hetfield!