PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hc hc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by THRASH ZONE. hc hc has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Blake
vs
hc

187 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

183 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dee Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, hc hc!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hc goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Blake closes the distance and clinches.

hc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

hc drives through and clinches with Blake against the cage.
Blake prevents the takedown attempt.
hc has had enough of the clinch but Blake keeps him there for the moment.
hc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but hc is defending well.

hc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
hc tries to close the distance and clinch but Blake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
hc tries to clinch up.
Blake avoids the head kick by hc.
hc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

hc rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
hc can't break the clinch.

hc breaks from the clinch.
hc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blake as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blake.

Blake moves into range and clinches up with hc.
hc is trying to pull guard but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
Dee Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hc hc.

hc breaks from the clinch.
hc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten hc somewhat.
hc tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
A head kick misses from hc.
A combination from hc does no damage.
Blake wants to clinch.

hc gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Blake has hold of one of hc's legs. hc is fighting the takedown attempt but Blake gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Blake content to stall in guard here.
hc trying to control the position.
hc is trying to hold Blake in close to prevent damage but Blake has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

hc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
hc punching from the bottom.
hc is staying active underneath Blake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

hc is defending against the submission attempts here by Blake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hc is refusing to be controlled, as Blake sits in half guard.
hc tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
hc keeps trying to improve his position.
Blake passes into side control, despite hc's attempt to control the position.
hc is looking for a sweep.
hc looks winded!
hc is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blake is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blake stands up and beckons hc to his feet.
hc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Blake gets a clinch.
Blake wants a takedown but no success here.
hc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
hc misses with a knee strike.

hc breaks from the clinch.
hc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake throws a head kick that misses.
hc moves in looking to clinch but Blake pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blake darts in looking for a takedown but hc gets double underhooks and turns Blake into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
hc throws a knee to the head but misses.

Blake gets control of hc's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blake will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Blake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. hc is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but hc hc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Blake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts hc as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from hc. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
hc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dee Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
hc tries a head kick but it misses.
hc shoots in looking for a takedown but Blake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing hc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

hc gets a clinch.
Blake goes for a takedown attempt but hc pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake fails to land the takedown.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as hc sprawls well. hc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
hc leaves Blake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from hc.
A head kick misses from hc.
Blake keeps the fight on the outside.

Blake gets tackled into the cage by hc. hc maintains the clinch.
Blake goes for a takedown in the clinch but hc prevents it.
hc lands with a right to the head.
hc connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blake's face.
hc digs a right hand into Blake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blake's gas tank.

hc breaks the clinch.

hc clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hc tries for a takedown. No joy.
hc tries a knee to the head but Blake blocks it.
Blake is pushing hc up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
hc trying to land knees to the body.
hc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blake is trying to push hc away but hc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

hc breaks the clinch.
Blake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but hc defends well and Blake ends up having to push hc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blake working hard to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
hc blocks an elbow strike.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and hc avoids it.
hc misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hc is trying to maintain a safe position but Blake gets an underhook and turns hc into the cage.
hc jumps guard but Blake stands there with hc around his waist. hc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
hc lands an elbow that stopped Blake in his tracks for a moment.
hc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
hc throws a punch but it's blocked by Blake.
Blake jumps guard but hc stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake is working for takedown but hc is calmly controlling the position for now.
hc landing knees to the head.

hc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake blocks a head kick by hc.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
hc shoots for a double leg takedown but Blake sprawls well. He's pushed hc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from hc.
Blake darts in looking for a takedown but hc gets double underhooks and turns Blake into the cage.
Blake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blake has had enough of the clinch but hc keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by hc.

hc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blake tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake fails to land with a series of punches.

hc drives through and clinches with Blake against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake tries to score a body lock takedown but hc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

hc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

hc moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

hc hc 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!

hc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
hc shoots for a takedown but Blake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Blake with that takedown attempt.
hc hc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from hc.
Blake fails to land the takedown.
hc hc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
hc shoots in and drives through. Blake sprawls well.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown but hc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
hc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
hc throws a head kick that Blake semi-blocks.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but hc shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as hc throws out the jab.
hc throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Blake swats away the attempt to clinch by hc.
Blake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. hc defends it nicely.
Blake tries to clinch up.
hc tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
hc swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.

Blake has managed to clinch.
hc tries to pull guard but Blake won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
hc scores with a knee to the head.
hc tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blake just stands there and leans against the cage.
hc tries to stall but Blake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Blake.
Blake tries to pull guard but hc forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
hc tries a knee to the head but Blake blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blake is looking for a takedown.

hc breaks from the clinch.
Blake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. hc tries to avoid it but Blake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag hc to the ground. hc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

hc rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

hc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake fails with a takedown attempt.
Blake slaps away a takedown attempt from hc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
hc slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.

hc moves into the clinch.

hc manages to break the clinch.
Blake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. hc defends it nicely.
Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
hc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten hc somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blake.
hc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blake but Blake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
hc wants to clinch
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
hc throws a head kick that Blake semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but hc swivels and escapes.
hc tries to clinch up.
Dee Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
hc hc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
hc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
hc hc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got hc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... hc hc!