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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearn (ranked 23384 p4p, 6322 weight class) and Mr Miyagi Pat Morita (ranked 774 p4p, 664 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.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good gas tank |
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Miyagi Pat Morita!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearn moves into range and clinches up with Pat Morita.
Hearn lands a right hand.
Hearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Pat Morita is working for takedown but Hearn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pat Morita tries to score a body lock takedown but Hearn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pat Morita looking to slow down the pace here.
Hearn lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hearn.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Hearn cracks Pat Morita with a nice body shot.
Hearn lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pat Morita trying to stall but Hearn improves his position.
Pat Morita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pat Morita's elbow.
Hearn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hearn scores with a shot to the side of Pat Morita's head.
Hearn digs a right hand into Pat Morita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pat Morita's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Hearn as the two fighters clinch.
Pat Morita looks winded!
Pat Morita is trying to break free.
Hearn works on Pat Morita's body with a couple of short punches.
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Hearn on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hearn.
Hearn lands a hook that snaps the head of Pat Morita backwards.
A hook to the body from Hearn.
Hearn lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearn lands with a left to the head.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn pushes Pat Morita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearn lands a body shot.
Hearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pat Morita wants to break free but Hearn has control.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Pat Morita avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the cage.
Pat Morita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hearn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Pat Morita avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the cage.
Hearn lands with a light punch inside.
Pat Morita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomas Hearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Miyagi Pat Morita.
Pat Morita is trying to drag Hearn to the mat but Hearn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Pat Morita avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hearn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Pat Morita controls his hands.
Pat Morita blocks an uppercut.
Pat Morita blocking some punches.
Pat Morita is looking to break free of the clinch but Hearn has double underhooks.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
Pat Morita lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pat Morita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pat Morita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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!
Hearn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pat Morita wants to pass the guard but Hearn is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn 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.
Hearn clinches.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas Hearn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pat Morita tries to score a body lock takedown but Hearn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
Hearn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hearn.
Pat Morita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn lands with a right to the head.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Pat Morita is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hearn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hearn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hearn.
Hearn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearn.
Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pat Morita is breathing heavily.
Hearn pushes Pat Morita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hearn gets underhooks to prevent Pat Morita's takedown attempt.
Thomas Hearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Miyagi Pat Morita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearn lands a right hand.
Hearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pat Morita backwards.
Hearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pat Morita backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearn scores with a shoulder strike.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Pat Morita controls the action.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn pushes Pat Morita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Hearn.
A left hand lands to the body for Hearn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hearn.
Hearn digs a right hand into Pat Morita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pat Morita's gas tank.
Hearn lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Hearn - that landed with a thud.
Hearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hearn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hearn lands a body punch.
Hearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Hearn.
Hearn scores with a shoulder strike.
Hearn cracks Pat Morita with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pat Morita backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearn lands a body shot.
Hearn digs a right hand into Pat Morita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pat Morita's gas tank.
Hearn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pat Morita backwards.
Hearn lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Hearn.
A left hand lands to the body for Hearn.
A short uppercut from Hearn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearn.
Hearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hearn lands a nice uppercut.
Pat Morita goes for a takedown attempt but Hearn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and Pat Morita moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Pat Morita.
Pat Morita throws a nice looking combination but Hearn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hearn jabs Pat Morita to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hearn - that will leave a mark!
Hearn lands a big head kick that sends Pat Morita tumbling to the mat! Hearn takes a step backwards and waves Pat Morita back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pat Morita is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn seems to be stalking Pat Morita here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Pat Morita drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Hearn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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