PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Perry Charcobeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charcobeau comes to the cage accompanied by Fortunate Son. 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.

Charcobeau
vs
Hitzlsperger

177 cm
26
161 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

175 cm
27
160 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry Charcobeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitzlsperger looks to clinch
and Charcobeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitzlsperger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Charcobeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hitzlsperger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charcobeau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hitzlsperger's hands.
Hitzlsperger lands with a kick to the temple. Charcobeau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Perry Charcobeau has been cut.
Hitzlsperger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Charcobeau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Charcobeau dips to his left and cracks Hitzlsperger with an uppercut!
Charcobeau throws out a leg kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range and Charcobeau only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitzlsperger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charcobeau connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcobeau misses with a few strikes there.
Charcobeau misses with a right hand
and Hitzlsperger counters with a nice uppercut.
Charcobeau misses with a head kick.
Hitzlsperger lunges at Charcobeau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charcobeau's hand.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick that misses
and Charcobeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hitzlsperger cracks Charcobeau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Charcobeau walks into a stiff left hand from Hitzlsperger.
Charcobeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Charcobeau is looking to score with low kicks.
Hitzlsperger throws a right hand that Charcobeau ducks under and follows up with a left that Charcobeau also avoids with ease.
Charcobeau takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charcobeau throws out a leg kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range and Charcobeau only half commits.
Hitzlsperger throws a body kick that misses.
Charcobeau throws a right hand that Hitzlsperger ducks under and follows up with a left that Hitzlsperger also avoids with ease.
Hitzlsperger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charcobeau moves away.
Hitzlsperger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick but Charcobeau moves out of range.
Charcobeau walks into a stiff left hand from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body kick.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body shot.
Charcobeau blocks a head kick by Hitzlsperger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitzlsperger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hitzlsperger slips a straight right by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Charcobeau.
Hitzlsperger misses with a wild combination.

Hitzlsperger clinches with his opponent.
Charcobeau blocks a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
Stalling in the clinch from Hitzlsperger.
A right hand to the body from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hitzlsperger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitzlsperger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Hitzlsperger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau can't find room to land a body shot as Hitzlsperger controls the action.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charcobeau's elbow.
Charcobeau blocking some punches.
Charcobeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Charcobeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hitzlsperger's elbow.
A short right from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Hitzlsperger.

Charcobeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hitzlsperger - that will leave a mark!
Hitzlsperger misses the shot to the body.
Hitzlsperger takes a swing at Charcobeau's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitzlsperger connects with a right hand. Charcobeau shakes it off.
Charcobeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Udo Hitzlsperger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perry Charcobeau's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A jab from Hitzlsperger misses.
Charcobeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hitzlsperger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charcobeau blocks a leg kick.
Hitzlsperger thows a leg kick but Charcobeau checks it
and Charcobeau counters with a left to the body.
Hitzlsperger throws a jab but it's blocked by Charcobeau.
Hitzlsperger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Charcobeau counters with a three punch combo that has Hitzlsperger backing up. Hitzlsperger nods at Charcobeau to acknowledge the strikes.
Hitzlsperger tries to clinch but Charcobeau moves out of range.
Charcobeau lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcobeau scores with a nice right hand.
Charcobeau throws the left hand but Hitzlsperger avoids the punch easily.
Charcobeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitzlsperger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Charcobeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitzlsperger ducks under a wild hook from Charcobeau.
Hitzlsperger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charcobeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitzlsperger.
Charcobeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hitzlsperger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charcobeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau misses with a wild body shot.
Charcobeau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hitzlsperger staying out of range there.

Hitzlsperger has managed to clinch.
Hitzlsperger lands a nice uppercut.
Charcobeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitzlspergers head.
Hitzlsperger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Charcobeau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Charcobeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the body kick.
Charcobeau misses with a jab to the body
and Hitzlsperger counters with a big head kick but Charcobeau shrugs it off.
Nice body punch from Charcobeau.
Hitzlsperger connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger tries to clinch up.
Udo Hitzlsperger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charcobeau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Charcobeau misses with a left hand
and Hitzlsperger counters with a nice leg kick.
Hitzlsperger connects with a crisp jab.
Charcobeau takes a swing at Hitzlsperger's ribcage but misses.
Charcobeau throws a series of punches but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charcobeau misses with a looping left.
Hitzlsperger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick but Charcobeau moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitzlsperger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitzlsperger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charcobeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitzlsperger.
Charcobeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hitzlsperger counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charcobeau lands a head kick!

Hitzlsperger instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hitzlsperger scores with a nice short uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hitzlsperger fails to land.
Hitzlsperger lands with a right to the head.
Charcobeau is working Hitzlsperger over against the cage.
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 Perry Charcobeau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry Charcobeau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Charcobeau lands a right hook to the body.
Charcobeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitzlsperger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitzlsperger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Charcobeau to score with a decent uppercut.
Hitzlsperger jabs Charcobeau right on the nose. Charcobeau blinks but takes it well.
Charcobeau misses with a straight right.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the leg kick from Hitzlsperger.
Charcobeau shoots in and drives through. Hitzlsperger sprawls well.
Hitzlsperger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Charcobeau.
Hitzlsperger misses with a straight left.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body punch
and Charcobeau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Udo Hitzlsperger seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charcobeau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hitzlsperger slaps away a takedown attempt from Charcobeau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Charcobeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitzlsperger counters with a head kick.
A jab from Hitzlsperger finds it's way through Charcobeau's defenses.

Charcobeau is rocked!
Charcobeau lands a head shot.
Hitzlsperger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hitzlsperger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charcobeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitzlsperger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hitzlsperger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Charcobeau. That did some damage!
Hitzlsperger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charcobeau throws a series of punches but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Charcobeau shoots in for a double leg but Hitzlsperger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Charcobeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitzlsperger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Charcobeau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charcobeau misses with a right hand
and Hitzlsperger counters with an inside leg kick.
Hitzlsperger with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charcobeau manages to avoid it.
Charcobeau misses with an uppercut. Hitzlsperger saw that one coming.
Good work by Charcobeau as he checks the leg kick.
Charcobeau checks a leg kick.
Charcobeau tries for a takedown but Hitzlsperger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charcobeau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hitzlsperger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Charcobeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charcobeau misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau checks a low kick from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hitzlsperger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charcobeau manages to avoid it.
Charcobeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitzlsperger moves away.
Hitzlsperger lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Charcobeau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charcobeau misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charcobeau moves away from the strike by Hitzlsperger.
Charcobeau seems to have got his legs back now.
Hitzlsperger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau lands a nice shot that snaps Hitzlsperger's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Udo Hitzlsperger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hitzlsperger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Udo Hitzlsperger!
Udo Hitzlsperger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.