PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mubango (ranked 918 p4p, 30 weight class) and Al Hallick (ranked 211 p4p, 10 weight class). Mubango kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jessie J - Bang Bang. 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.

Mubango
vs
Hallick

197 cm
34
218 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

193 cm
37
218 lbs
31 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Mubango!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Hallick!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mubango. Hallick shrugs it off though.
Mubango throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallick.
We've been hearing reports that Mubango has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hallick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mubango.
Mubango walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mubango. Hallick shrugs it off though.
Mubango cracks Hallick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mubango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallick.
Mubango shoots for a takedown but Hallick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Hallick.
Mubango thuds his right hand into Hallick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mubango misses with a hook.
Mubango throws a hook but Hallick avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mubango darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mubango lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mubango scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Mubango there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hallick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hallick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mubango.
Mubango misses with a jab to the body
and Hallick counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Mubango slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hallick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christian Mubango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubango buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mubango.
Mubango uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mubango throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mubango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallick.
Mubango lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mubango wants to land a leg kick but Hallick is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hallick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mubango tried to score with a low kick but Hallick checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mubango is defended easily by Hallick.
Hallick misses with a looping left.
Mubango avoids the head kick by Hallick.
Hallick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Mubango.
Al Hallick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallick moves out of range as Mubango throws a body kick.
Mubango lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallick's sensitive parts.
Mubango fails with the takedown.
Hallick throws out a counter right but Mubango avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Mubango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mubango.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallick throws a chopping leg kick but Mubango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Hallick backs away, Mubango returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mubango misses the target.
Mubango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallick lands with a right hand.
Hallick throws a head kick but Mubango moves out of range.
Hallick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hallick.
Mubango throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hallick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mubango misses with a straight left.
Hallick throws out a counter right but Mubango avoids it with no problem.
Mubango scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mubango throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallick! But no joy.
Mubango shoots in looking for a takedown but Hallick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mubango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mubango misses with a wild combination.
Hallick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown but Hallick shows good takedown defense.
Hallick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mubango throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hallick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hallick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mubango.
Hallick throws a chopping leg kick but Mubango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hallick connects with a solid leg kick.
Mubango scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab by Hallick.
Mubango scores with a nice right hand.
Hallick throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Hallick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Mubango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
That's time! Mubango's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mubango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mubango connects with a crisp jab.
Mubango lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hallick will feel that in the morning.
Mubango misses with a low kick as Hallick jumps back.
It seemed like Hallick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mubango misses with a looping right.
Hallick throws a good cross that connects.
Hallick throws an off balance right hand
and Mubango counters with a three punch combo that has Hallick backing up. Hallick nods at Mubango to acknowledge the strikes.
Mubango connects with a nice looking jab.
Mubango scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mubango is looking to chop away at Hallick's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango thows a leg kick but Hallick checks it
and Hallick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mubango. Hallick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Hallick.
Hallick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mubango cracks Hallick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mubango takes a kick to the side of the head.

Christian Mubango's cut is getting worse.
Mubango bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mubango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallick doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Mubango misses the target.
Mubango walks into a stiff left hand from Hallick.
Hallick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mubango.
Hallick misses with a low kick as Mubango jumps back.
Mubango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mubango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubango misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Hallick misses.
Mubango scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mubango lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mubango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hallick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hallick ducks under a wild hook from Mubango.
Hallick tests Mubango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mubango takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Hallick lands a big head kick that sends Mubango tumbling to the mat! Hallick takes a step backwards and waves Mubango back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Christian Mubango's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hallick scores with a jab to the head.

Mubango is rocked!
Mubango finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mubango.
Hallick has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubango throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallick.

Hallick cracks Mubango with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mubango looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hallick finish him?
Oh Mubango is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Christian Mubango's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mubango stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallick.
Mubango seems to have got his legs back now.
Mubango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mubango backing away here, and Hallick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mubango throws a lazy right hand but Hallick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Mubango closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mubango lands in his opponent's guard.

Hallick kicks Mubango off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mubango throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Hallick seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hallick lands a big head kick that sends Mubango tumbling to the mat! Hallick takes a step backwards and waves Mubango back to his feet - he wants the finish!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Christian Mubango's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Al Hallick!
Al Hallick is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Al Hallick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.