PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landon Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Hare
vs
Pike

190 cm
28
220 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

190 cm
28
212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Landon Pike!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pike lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Peter Hare has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Pike as he connects with a hook.
Pike takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Landon Pike has been cut.

Hare lands a big head kick that sends Pike tumbling to the mat! Hare takes a step backwards and waves Pike back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Hare throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Pike counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Hare misses
letting Pike counter with a right hand.
Pike throws the left hand but Hare avoids the punch easily.
Pike connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hare.
Pike lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pike lands a jab to the head.
Pike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Hare blocks the leg kick.
Pike lands a lovely overhand right.
Pike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hare at a distance.
Pike scores with a nice head shot.
Pike throws a hook to the side of Hare's head but Hare sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Pike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pike.
Pike looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Hare.
Hare misses with a combination
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand.

Peter Hare's cut is getting worse.
Hare misses with a head kick.
Pike loads up on a big right hand but Hare slips the punch.
Pike connects with a jab.
Pike misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Hare's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hare misses with a hook.
Hare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pike is looking to slow Hare down with leg kicks.
Pike works Hare's body with a nice hook.
Hare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pike works Hare's body with a nice hook.
Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pike misses with an uppercut. Hare saw that one coming.
Hare went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pike avoids the head kick by Hare.
Pike only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hare misses with a double jab
and Pike counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pike slips under a jab from Hare.
Pike connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hare. Pike does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pike tests Hare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hare throws a head kick that misses.
Pike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Peter Hare's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hare misses with a hook
and Pike counters with a straight right hand.
Hare misses with a double jab
and Hare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Oooh a lovely combination from Pike sends Hare down but not out. Pike dives into side control looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hare sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Pike has hold of Hare's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hare tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pike cranks the arm and Hare screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hare, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Landon Pike!
After winning the bout, Landon Pike thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.