PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pops Maellard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Maellard
vs
Halo

183 cm
26
188 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
190 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pops Maellard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chryst Halo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maellard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maellard misses with a shot to the body
and Halo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Halo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maellard swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Halo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maellard doesn't seem phased though.
Maellard missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Maellard motions for Halo to come forward. Maellard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halo checks a low kick from Maellard.
Halo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Halo lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maellard thinks about countering with a head kick.
Maellard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo takes one to the chin there.
Maellard tried to score with a low kick but Halo checks it.
Halo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maellard.
Halo throws a looping overhand right but Maellard ducks down to avoid it.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maellard.
Maellard misses with a hook.
Maellard slips a jab and a cross from Halo.
Maellard throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Maellard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Halo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maellard is out of range and Halo settles back down.
Halo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maellard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo throws out a counter right but Maellard avoids it with no problem.
Maellard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maellard's head.
Halo moves away from the strike by Maellard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maellard throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range.
Halo blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Maellard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halo is out of range.
Maellard keeps Halo at a distance using the push kick.
Maellard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maellard throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Maellard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo slips a jab from Maellard.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maellard moves away.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Halo wants to land a leg kick but Maellard is out of range.
Maellard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Maellard.
Halo thumps Maellard with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Maellard moved out of range nicely.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Maellard's head but Maellard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maellard misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Halo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halo. That's going to slow Maellard down.
Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halo lands a nice shot that snaps Maellard's head back.
Halo checks a low kick from Maellard.
Maellard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maellard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maellard.
Maellard throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Halo counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Halo. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a few strikes there.
Maellard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maellard loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Maellard throws a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Halo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Halo.
Maellard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maellard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halo takes a swing at Maellard's ribcage but misses.
Halo throws a body kick that misses.
Maellard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pops Maellard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chryst Halo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Halo throws a combination that misses
and Maellard counters with a three punch combo that has Halo backing up. Halo nods at Maellard to acknowledge the strikes.
Halo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Maellard misses its target.
Maellard catches Halo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maellard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chryst Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halo digs a good hook to Maellard's body.
Maellard looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Halo tries to bum rush Maellard with a series of wild strikes but Maellard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halo checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Maellard's head coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Maellard's shoulder, as Maellard tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Halo misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maellard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Halo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Halo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halo! But no joy.
Maellard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Halo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Maellard's shoulder, as Maellard tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Maellard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses.
Halo avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Maellard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halo blocks the body kick.
Maellard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halo throws a right and a left that Maellard avoids nicely.
Maellard throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Halo unleashes a big counter combination but Maellard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crunch! Halo slams his shin into Maellard's torso.
Halo tries to bum rush Maellard with a series of wild strikes but Maellard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halo lands a nice looking body shot.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maellard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Halo as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maellard throws a combination that misses
and Halo counters with a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Halo.
Maellard punishes Halo's body with a nice straight punch.
Maellard misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Maellard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Halo.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maellard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maellard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halo in his tracks.
Maellard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maellard was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo loads up on a big right hand but Maellard slips the punch.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maellard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chryst Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maellard throws a body shot but no joy.
Maellard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maellard tries to work over Halo's front leg with a kick but Halo checks it.
Maellard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Halo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maellard throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maellard connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Halo checks a low kick from Maellard.
Nice body kick from Halo.
Halo avoids the body shot from Maellard.
Halo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maellard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maellard throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Maellard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Maellard.
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maellard motions for Halo to come forward. Maellard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maellard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Halo does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Maellard misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chryst Halo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Maellard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Maellard throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Maellard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maellard moves forwards but Halo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maellard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Maellard throws a head kick that Halo semi-blocks.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Maellard misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Halo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maellard throws the kick towards the body but Halo avoids it.
Halo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maellard throws a leg kick but Halo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maellard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maellard throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maellard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maellard ducks right into an uppercut from Halo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maellard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maellard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maellard.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Maellard. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Halo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halo.
Maellard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maellard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maellard walks into a stiff left hand from Halo.
Maellard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maellard dodges the punch combination from Halo.
Maellard walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maellard momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Halo.
Maellard swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Halo.
Halo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maellard.
Maellard blocks a head kick by Halo.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maellard was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
A quick step to the side and Maellard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Maellard's head but Maellard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maellard throws a counter high kick but Halo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maellard throws a sloppy body shot
and Halo counters with a nice body shot.
Maellard throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo misses with the combination.
Maellard tries to score with a low kick but Halo moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Halo throws out a counter right but Maellard avoids it with no problem.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Halo sizes up Maellard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pops Maellard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maellard fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Halo blocks the leg kick.
Maellard misses with a hook
and Halo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maellard moves out of range of the strikes.
Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halo checks a leg kick.
Maellard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maellard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maellard was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Maellard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halo lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maellard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halo scores with a decent looking hook.
Maellard throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo misses with a wild combination.
Halo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maellard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maellard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maellard throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chryst Halo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halo 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chryst Halo!