PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hitchenfrog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2. Rickenbacker v.2 is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Back Stabber!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hitchenfrog
vs
Rickenbacker v.2

188 cm
29
169 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

175 cm
25
180 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Hitchenfrog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickenbacker v.2 looks to clinch
and Hitchenfrog counters with an outside leg kick.
Hitchenfrog moves out of range of the body kick from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitchenfrog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitchenfrog tries a head kick but it misses.

Hitchenfrog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rickenbacker v.2, pushing him back against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog tries to land a knee to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks with his arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoiding damage as Hitchenfrog throws knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog tries a knee to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it.
Hitchenfrog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rickenbacker v.2 is keeping busy.
Hitchenfrog tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Rickenbacker v.2 breaks from the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to clinch but Hitchenfrog is avoiding it.

Rickenbacker v.2 gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hitchenfrog trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog trying to land knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoiding damage as Hitchenfrog throws knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 is pushing Hitchenfrog up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to break free but Hitchenfrog has control.
Hitchenfrog tries a knee to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it.
Hitchenfrog manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to stall but Hitchenfrog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hitchenfrog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rickenbacker v.2 is defending well for now.
Hitchenfrog trying to stall but Rickenbacker v.2 improves his position.
Hitchenfrog's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rickenbacker v.2 has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hitchenfrog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it with crossed arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 managing to block the knees to the body from Hitchenfrog.

Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a spinning back kick!

Hitchenfrog rushes Rickenbacker v.2 and presses him up against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hitchenfrog utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rickenbacker v.2 managing to block the knees to the body from Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hitchenfrog misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Rickenbacker v.2.
Hitchenfrog connects with a knee to the head.
Hitchenfrog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 has had enough of the clinch but Hitchenfrog keeps him there for the moment.
Hitchenfrog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hitchenfrog looking to throw knees to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 is blocking nicely.
Hitchenfrog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Rickenbacker v.2's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch there but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick that misses.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog lands with a kick to the temple. Rickenbacker v.2 shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hitchenfrog scores with a head kick. Rickenbacker v.2 tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rickenbacker v.2 manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hitchenfrog lands with a kick to the temple. Rickenbacker v.2 shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitchenfrog.
Rickenbacker v.2 dives in and grabs Hitchenfrog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitchenfrog pushes down on Rickenbacker v.2's head and hops out.
Hitchenfrog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks for a takedown but Hitchenfrog sprawls well.
Hitchenfrog wants to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps it at a distance.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to clinch.
Hitchenfrog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rickenbacker v.2 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Hitchenfrog moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hitchenfrog dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rickenbacker v.2 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rickenbacker v.2 closes the distance and clinches up with Hitchenfrog, looking for a takedown. Rickenbacker v.2 pushes Hitchenfrog against the cage but Hitchenfrog circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range as Hitchenfrog throws a body kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body kick.
Hitchenfrog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitchenfrog wants to clinch.
Hitchenfrog blocks the body kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hitchenfrog counters by clinching up.
Hitchenfrog will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rickenbacker v.2 up against the cage.
Hitchenfrog lands a knee to the head.
Come on Rickenbacker v.2 - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hitchenfrog tries a knee to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 stalling against the cage.
Hitchenfrog looking to slow down the pace here.
Hitchenfrog misses with a knee strike.
Hitchenfrog missing with knees to the body.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch.
Hitchenfrog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a kick to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Hitchenfrog moves out of range.
Hitchenfrog scores with a nice body kick.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rickenbacker v.2 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitchenfrog misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rickenbacker v.2 just misses with a punch to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 fails with a takedown attempt.
Albert Hitchenfrog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gibson Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hitchenfrog as he avoids it easily.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a front kick that sends Hitchenfrog stumbling back into the cage.
Hitchenfrog wants to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitchenfrog moves in looking to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 pushes him off.
Rickenbacker v.2 shoots in but Hitchenfrog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hitchenfrog throws a head kick that misses.
Hitchenfrog slaps away a takedown attempt from Rickenbacker v.2, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitchenfrog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Hitchenfrog drives through and clinches with Rickenbacker v.2 against the cage.
Hitchenfrog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog connects with a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 managing to block the knees to the body from Hitchenfrog.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Albert Hitchenfrog has been cut.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hitchenfrog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hitchenfrog is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Come on Rickenbacker v.2 - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Rickenbacker v.2 breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Rickenbacker v.2.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch up.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range as Hitchenfrog throws a body kick.
Hitchenfrog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitchenfrog avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Hitchenfrog throws a body kick that misses.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Albert Hitchenfrog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Hitchenfrog moves out of range easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the head kick by Hitchenfrog.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rickenbacker v.2. Hitchenfrog shrugs it off though.
Hitchenfrog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitchenfrog misses with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitchenfrog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch up.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitchenfrog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rickenbacker v.2 swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitchenfrog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Albert Hitchenfrog will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Hitchenfrog's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hitchenfrog tries to land a leg kick but Rickenbacker v.2 saw it coming and moves away.
Rickenbacker v.2 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitchenfrog tries to avoid it but Rickenbacker v.2 manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitchenfrog to the ground. Hitchenfrog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hitchenfrog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rickenbacker v.2 is defended easily by Hitchenfrog.
Hitchenfrog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a push kick but Hitchenfrog slaps the foot to one side.
Hitchenfrog tries to land a front kick but Rickenbacker v.2 steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rickenbacker v.2 shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Albert Hitchenfrog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gibson Rickenbacker v.2.
A clash of legs there as Rickenbacker v.2 blocks the low kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitchenfrog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range of the body kick from Hitchenfrog.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hitchenfrog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hitchenfrog fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog throws a sloppy head kick and Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks for a takedown but Hitchenfrog sprawls well.
Hitchenfrog is looking to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is avoiding it.

Rickenbacker v.2 gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hitchenfrog tries to land knees in the clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the damage to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to break the clinch but Hitchenfrog is controlling him.
Hitchenfrog trying to land knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hitchenfrog tries a knee to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it.
Hitchenfrog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rickenbacker v.2 avoids it.
Hitchenfrog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it with crossed arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoiding damage as Hitchenfrog throws knees to the body.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog misses with a knee strike.
Hitchenfrog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rickenbacker v.2.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hitchenfrog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hitchenfrog looking to throw knees to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 is blocking nicely.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the head.
Hitchenfrog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it with crossed arms.
Hitchenfrog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rickenbacker v.2 avoids it.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Rickenbacker v.2 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hitchenfrog has closed the distance and engaged Rickenbacker v.2 in a clinch.
Hitchenfrog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rickenbacker v.2.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the body.
Hitchenfrog stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog tries to land knees in the clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the damage to the body.
Albert Hitchenfrog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hitchenfrog tries to land knees in the clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the damage to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoiding damage as Hitchenfrog throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rickenbacker v.2 takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the head.
Hitchenfrog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rickenbacker v.2 is defending well for now.
Hitchenfrog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hitchenfrog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rickenbacker v.2 avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rickenbacker v.2 as Hitchenfrog tries to tie him up.
Hitchenfrog missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hitchenfrog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hitchenfrog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 slows down the pace here.
Hitchenfrog landing knees to the head.
Hitchenfrog tries to land a knee to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks with his arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hitchenfrog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitchenfrog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitchenfrog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hitchenfrog trying to land knees to the body.
Albert Hitchenfrog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rickenbacker v.2 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Hitchenfrog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hitchenfrog has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Hitchenfrog!
Our winner, Albert Hitchenfrog, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.