PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Owen O Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Hiltkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

O Brian
vs
Hiltkoff

173 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen O Brian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Hiltkoff!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiltkoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Brian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Brian punishes Hiltkoff's body with a nice straight punch.
Hiltkoff checks a leg kick.
Hiltkoff is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
O Brian scores with a jab. Hiltkoff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hiltkoff is looking to clinch but O Brian is avoiding it.
O Brian throws a leg kick that misses.
O Brian throws the kick towards the body but Hiltkoff avoids it.
Hiltkoff misses with a takedown attempt
letting O Brian counter with a right hand.

O Brian instigates a clinch.

Hiltkoff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hiltkoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hiltkoff wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and O Brian manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiltkoff wants to control but O Brian is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiltkoff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control O Brian haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
O Brian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
O Brian wants to pass to mount but Hiltkoff is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Brian is taking a breather. Hiltkoff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
O Brian continues to stall.
O Brian thows a huge punch but Hiltkoff dodges it nicely.
O Brian stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiltkoff.

O Brian gets a clinch.
O Brian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiltkoff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Brian avoids it.
O Brian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hiltkoff backwards.
Hiltkoff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Brian throws an elbow but misses.
Hiltkoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Brian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from O Brian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiltkoff tries to pull guard but O Brian holds him up against the cage and eventually Hiltkoff drops back down to his feet.
Owen O Brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hiltkoff.
O Brian scores with a shot to the side of Hiltkoff's head.
O Brian is looking to break free of the clinch but Hiltkoff has double underhooks.
Hiltkoff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Brian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hiltkoff looks winded!
Hiltkoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Brian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
O Brian tries to break free but Hiltkoff pushes him back against the cage.
Hiltkoff takes a shot to the head.
O Brian lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brian lands a body punch.
O Brian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen O Brian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

O Brian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hiltkoff checks it well.
Hiltkoff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Brian looks to land a combination. Hiltkoff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O Brian throws a right and a left that both miss.

O Brian has managed to clinch.
O Brian is pressed up against the cage. Hiltkoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O Brian down to the mat. O Brian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab by O Brian.
O Brian scores with a jab to the body.

O Brian drives through and clinches with Hiltkoff against the cage.
Hiltkoff blocks an elbow strike.
Hiltkoff looking for a takedown.
Hiltkoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Owen O Brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hiltkoff.
Hiltkoff trying to control the position but instead, O Brian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hiltkoff into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Brian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hiltkoff's brow.
A right handed body shot lands from O Brian.
Hiltkoff has had enough of the clinch but O Brian keeps him there for the moment.
Owen O Brian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hiltkoff tries to pull guard but O Brian holds him up against the cage and eventually Hiltkoff drops back down to his feet.
Hiltkoff is breathing heavily.
Hiltkoff is trying to break free.
O Brian has Hiltkoff pressed against the cage, preventing Hiltkoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hiltkoff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Brian pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A left hand lands to the body for O Brian.
O Brian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hiltkoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. O Brian smiles and moves away.
O Brian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiltkoff on the side of the head.

O Brian moves into the clinch successfully.
Hiltkoff tries to pull guard but O Brian won't allow it.
O Brian works on Hiltkoff's body with a couple of short punches.
O Brian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hiltkoff backwards.
O Brian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hiltkoff.
O Brian working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian lands with a right to the head.
O Brian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hiltkoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from O Brian.
O Brian misses with an elbow over the top.
Hiltkoff is trying to push O Brian away but O Brian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiltkoff is trying to break the clinch but O Brian has him pressed against the cage.
O Brian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

O Brian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owen O Brian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

O Brian moves into the clinch successfully.
O Brian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hiltkoff has him pressed against the cage.
O Brian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Brian lands with a left to the head.
O Brian taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiltkoff blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Brian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen O Brian dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hiltkoff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Brian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hiltkoff doesn't manage to clinch there - O Brian circles away.
O Brian tests Hiltkoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Brian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Brian.
Hiltkoff has his takedown stuffed
and O Brian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O Brian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Brian throws a nice looking combination but Hiltkoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Hiltkoff wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian scores with a sloppy right hand. Hiltkoff should have avoided that one.
Owen O Brian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiltkoff scores with a head kick.
Hiltkoff darts in looking for a takedown but O Brian gets double underhooks and turns Hiltkoff into the cage.
Hiltkoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Brian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hiltkoff tries a quick counter leg kick but O Brian is wise to it.
O Brian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hiltkoff blocks a leg kick.
O Brian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Brian lands with an overhand left.
A jab from O Brian does it's job there.
Hiltkoff throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

O Brian instigates a clinch.
O Brian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brian gets underhooks to prevent Hiltkoff's takedown attempt.
Owen O Brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hiltkoff.
O Brian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hiltkoff has O Brian pressed against the cage, preventing O Brian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
O Brian is working Hiltkoff over against the cage.
O Brian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from O Brian.
A short body shot lands from O Brian as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Brian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiltkoff trying to control the position but instead, O Brian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hiltkoff into the cage.
Hiltkoff blocks the elbow strike.
O Brian lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Brian lands a shoulder strike.
Hiltkoff tries to pull guard but O Brian won't allow it.
O Brian lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Brian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hiltkoff or not.
Hiltkoff can't break the clinch.
Hiltkoff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Brian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
O Brian working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Brian.
A body shot lands from O Brian.
O Brian presses Hiltkoff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from O Brian as the two fighters clinch.
Karl Hiltkoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owen O Brian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiltkoff can do to turn this around?
O Brian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Owen O Brian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Brian 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Owen O Brian!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Owen O Brian!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Owen O Brian!

Owen O Brian wins by unanimous decision!