PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hobson
vs
Bailey

185 cm
30
186 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

188 cm
30
195 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitchell Hobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bailey darts in and clinches Hobson up against the cage.
Hobson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling the position.
Hobson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Hobson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Hobson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Hobson's head.
Hobson tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Bailey lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Hobson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey misses with a hook. Hobson ducked under it nicely.
Hobson digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
Bailey moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Hobson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Bailey instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Hobson.
Hobson tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bailey.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson'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.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.

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

Hobson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hobson.
Hobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson lands a body punch.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hobson.
Bailey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hobson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Bailey's head.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey trying to stall but Hobson improves his position.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling him.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Hobson's head.
Hobson lands a right hand.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Bailey will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson tries to counter by clinching up but Bailey breaks away and moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hobson.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
Bailey misses with a hook. Hobson ducked under it nicely.

Hobson instigates a clinch.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Hobson tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson blocking some punches.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Hobson misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
Hobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Hobson.
Hobson lands with a right to the head.
Hobson lands a right hand.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Hobson pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hobson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Mitchell Hobson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey pushes Hobson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries a body shot but Hobson blocks it.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobson tries to pull guard but Bailey won't allow it.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey pushes Hobson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hobson is defending well.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hobson.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hobson.
Hobson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey tries to break free but Hobson pushes him back against the cage.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hobsons head.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson cracks Bailey with a nice body shot.
Hobson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson presses Bailey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hobson is working Bailey over against the cage.
Bailey stalling in the clinch but Hobson improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bailey.
Hobson lands with a right to the head.
Hobson tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bailey walks away with a smile on his face. Hobson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bailey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson dominated that second round.
That's time! Hobson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Hobson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Hobson has Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bailey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Hobson looking to stall.
Hobson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Bailey's head.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bailey is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Hobson tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.

Bailey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hobson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Hobson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Bailey tries to get set, Hobson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bailey manages to avoid the attempt.

Hobson clinches up with Bailey and pushes him back against the cage.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hobson on the inside.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Bailey.
I think Bailey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Billy Bailey!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Mitchell Hobson!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Mitchell Hobson!

Mitchell Hobson wins by split decision!
A relieved looking Mitchell Hobson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.