PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Scribble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herra Hiiri (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.

Scribble
vs
Hiiri

185 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DJ Scribble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herra Hiiri!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hiiri closes the distance and pushes Scribble back into the cage.
Scribble wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hiiri has him pressed against the cage.
Hiiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hiiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Hiiri stalling the fight.
Hiiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scribble blocks an uppercut.
Hiiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scribble working hard to break the clinch.
Hiiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hiiri stops a takedown attempt from Scribble.
Scribble jumps guard but Hiiri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Scribble is looking to break free of the clinch but Hiiri has double underhooks.
Scribble jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hiiri walks away with a smile on his face. Scribble gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Scribble. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hiiri instigates a clinch.
Scribble tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiiri is pushing Scribble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiiri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiiri tries to throw a body punch but Scribble avoids it by throwing Hiiri back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hiiri.
Scribble wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hiiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scribble wants to take the fight to the mat but Hiiri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hiiri.
A short left from Hiiri.
Hiiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scribble.
Hiiri pushes Scribble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scribble is breathing heavily.
Hiiri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scribble up against the cage.
Scribble being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scribble being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiiri.
Hiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scribble's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hiiri.
Scribble takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hiiri.
Hiiri gets through Scribble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Hiiri presses Scribble against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hiiri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Hiiri.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hiiri pushes Scribble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Hiiri.
A left hand lands to the body for Hiiri.
Still in the clinch, Hiiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hiiri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Hiiri.
Hiiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Hiiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Hiiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hiiri.
Hiiri stalling the fight.
Hiiri is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Hiiri's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hiiri leaning against his opponent.
Hiiri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herra Hiiri.

Hiiri clinches.
Hiiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hiiri lands a body punch.
Hiiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Hiiri cracks Scribble with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herra Hiiri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hiiri misses with an uppercut. Scribble saw that one coming.
Scribble looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hiiri lands with an uppercut that bounces Scribble off the cage and back into range.
Hiiri cracks Scribble with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scribble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiiri.
Scribble walks into a straight right hand from Hiiri.

Hiiri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hiiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hiiri lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiiri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hiiri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Hiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scribble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiiri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hiiri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hiiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiiri slows down the pace here.
Hiiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hiiri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scribble or not.
Scribble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hiiri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hiiri.
A left hand lands to the body for Hiiri.
Hiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scribbles head.
Hiiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scribble wants to get back to striking at distance but Hiiri won't allow it.
Hiiri scores with a hook to the body.
Hiiri misses with a body punch.
Hiiri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hiiri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Hiiri.
A hook to the body from Hiiri.
A right handed body shot lands from Hiiri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scribble.
Hiiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
A hook to the body from Hiiri.
Hiiri lands a body punch.
Hiiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Hiiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri digs a right hand into Scribble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scribble's gas tank.
A short right from Hiiri on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hiiri.
Hiiri works on Scribble's body with a couple of short punches.
Hiiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Hiiri.
Hiiri lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Hiiri on the inside.
Hiiri lands a shot to the body.
Hiiri is leaning against Scribble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scribble letting Hiiri take a breather here.
Hiiri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Hiiri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hiiri.
Hiiri pushes Scribble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hiiri lands with a left to the head.
Hiiri is working Scribble over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hiiri.
Hiiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scribble is looking to control Hiiri's arms but Hiiri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scribble has his back to the cage.
Hiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
A right hand to the body from Hiiri.
Hiiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiiri effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herra Hiiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hiiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiiri misses with a body shot.
Herra Hiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scribble manages to avoid it.
Scribble gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiiri.
Scribble tries to land a front kick but Hiiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scribble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hiiri's waist but Hiiri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scribble off to one side.

Scribble tries to keep at a distance but Hiiri has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hiiri scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiiri holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Hiiri - that landed with a thud.
Hiiri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scribble or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiiri pushes Scribble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hiiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hiiri lands a shoulder strike.
Hiiri lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Hiiri.
A short left from Hiiri.
A short uppercut from Hiiri.
Hiiri digs a right hand into Scribble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scribble's gas tank.
Hiiri lands a shoulder strike.
Hiiri lands a right hand.
Hiiri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scribble or not.
A short left from Hiiri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiiri pushes Scribble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hiiri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hiiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scribble or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hiiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hiiri scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Hiiri.
Hiiri lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Hiiri.
Hiiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Hiiri.
Hiiri is leaning against Scribble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiiri lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hiiri lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri lands an uppercut.
Hiiri is pushing Scribble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hiiri lands with a right to the head.
Hiiri is pushing Scribble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Hiiri.
Scribble takes a shot to the head.
Hiiri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hiiri is leaning against Scribble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scribble takes a shot to the head.
Hiiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hiiri content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hiiri gets through Scribble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hiiri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Herra Hiiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scribble takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Hiiri as the two fighters clinch.
Hiiri cracks Scribble with a nice body shot.
Hiiri pushes Scribble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiiri taking a breather.
Hiiri has Scribble pushed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herra Hiiri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiiri 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 David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herra Hiiri!