PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Hubbard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Playstation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abraham Hubbard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hubbard
vs
Playstation

204 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

170 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Hubbard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Playstation!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Playstation gets the takedown into side control.

Playstation decides to stand back up. Playstation steps back and let's Hubbard get back to his feet.
Hubbard avoids the head kick by Playstation.

Playstation closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hubbard tries to bench press Playstation off him but Playstation keeps the position.
Playstation trying to control the position but Hubbard is working away.
Playstation throws a strike aimed at the side of Hubbard's head but Hubbard avoids it well.
Hubbard regains half guard, as Playstation was trying to land strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hubbard is looking for a sweep. Playstation is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Playstation wants to pass the guard but Hubbard is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Playstation is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hubbard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hubbard wants to control but Playstation is keeping busy.

Playstation looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Playstation thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Playstation trying to mount his opponent but Hubbard defends it.
Playstation tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hubbard.
Hubbard is looking to control Playstation's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hubbard avoid being mounted?
Playstation seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Playstation trying to control from half guard but Hubbard is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Playstation thows a huge punch but Hubbard dodges it nicely.
Playstation is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Playstation in particular looking to stall.

Vladimir Playstation has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Hubbard gets a takedown into half guard.
Playstation trying to control from the bottom.
Playstation holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Playstation slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Playstation controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Playstation.

Playstation closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Playstation looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hubbard is trying to control Playstation's posture but Playstation avoids it.

Playstation decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hubbard to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hubbard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hubbard being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Playstation dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hubbard thuds his right hand into Playstation's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Playstation moves into the clinch.
Playstation lands an elbow inside.

Hubbard jumps guard and drags Playstation to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hubbard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Playstation trying to control the position from guard on top but Hubbard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hubbard has a closed guard, preventing Playstation from standing up.
Playstation pushes down on Hubbard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hubbard is staying active underneath Playstation, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Playstation is trying to work for a kimura but Hubbard is defending well.
Playstation thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Playstation seems content to control.

Playstation is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hubbard sees it coming and defends easily.
Vladimir Playstation has got the better of the ground game so far.
Playstation wants to take a breather but Hubbard is having none of it.

Playstation seems to be working for a kimura but Hubbard defends the submission attempt.
Playstation is breathing heavily.
Hubbard is looking to control Playstation's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hubbard avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Playstation missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Playstation trying to control the action but Hubbard is working from the bottom.
Playstation missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Playstation missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Playstation wants to stand but Hubbard has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hubbard is staying active underneath Playstation, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hubbard trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Playstation fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hubbard to the ground. Playstation is now in Hubbard's guard.
Playstation trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hubbard wants to sweep here but Playstation controlling him for the moment.
Hubbard is adopting a defensive guard.
Playstation wants to get up but he can't break Hubbard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hubbard controls Playstation momentarily but Playstation frees himself.
Hubbard strikes from his own guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hubbard is trying to control the position but Playstation postures up.
Playstation looking to sit in guard and control but Hubbard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Playstation looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Playstation wants to stand up but Hubbard is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Playstation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Playstation feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hubbard trying to control the position.
Playstation working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Playstation engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hubbard has Playstation pulled in close to control his posture.
Hubbard keeping moving, preventing Playstation from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Playstation was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hubbard dives in for a single leg takedown but Playstation sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Playstation breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Playstation misses

and Hubbard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hubbard.
Hubbard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hubbard tries to pull guard but Playstation holds him up against the cage and eventually Hubbard drops back down to his feet.
Playstation lands an elbow just above Hubbard 's eye.

It looks like Abraham Hubbard has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Hubbard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hubbard looking to stall.
Playstation pushes Hubbard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Playstation bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Playstation takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hubbard can't do much from the bottom here.

Playstation is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hubbard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Playstation tries to stand but Hubbard is controlling his head.
Hubbard struggling a bit here.
Playstation wants to stand but Hubbard has his arm trapped.
Hubbard defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Playstation working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Playstation takes a little break here. Hubbard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Playstation working away.
Playstation misses with the ground and pound.
Hubbard is trying to control Playstation's posture but Playstation avoids it.
Playstation has control of an arm but Hubbard manages to advance to Playstation's back!
Playstation trying to control the position but Hubbard manages to sink in the hooks.
Hubbard is trying to stick to Playstation's back but Playstation is turning into Hubbard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hubbard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Playstation.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Playstation tries to free his leg and advance position but Hubbard is retaining full guard.
Hubbard striking off his back but it's not causing Playstation any problems.
Hubbard looking to control.
Hubbard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Playstation trying to control but Hubbard is working from the bottom.
Hubbard has his hands on Playstation's head, controlling the position.
Hubbard looking to control.
Abraham Hubbard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Playstation is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Playstation wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Playstation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Playstation 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Playstation!