PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bloom (ranked 4346 p4p, 4352 weight class) and Hannibal Hades (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.

Bloom
vs
Hades

184 cm
18
188
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
187
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Bloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hannibal Hades!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloom stuffs the takedown attempt from Hades. Hades gets slowly back to his feet.
Hades looks to land a combination. Bloom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bloom stuffs the takedown attempt from Hades. Hades gets slowly back to his feet.
Bloom fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Hades. No joy for Bloom on that attempt.
Bloom dives in and grabs Hades's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hades pushes down on Bloom's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bloom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hades shoots in but Bloom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Bloom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bloom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hades.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hades wants it to stay on the feet.
Bloom blocks a head kick by Hades.
Danga de danga de dang - Hades scores with a four punch combination!
Bloom shoots and misses

and Hades holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bloom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hades avoids it.
Bloom wants to break free but Hades has control.
Hades jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bloom walks away with a smile on his face. Hades gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hades shoots for a double leg takedown but Bloom sprawls well. He's pushed Hades's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bloom goes for a double leg but Hades avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hades continues to drive forward.

Hades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hades lands a jab to the nose.
Hades fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hades leaves Bloom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hades with the counter takedown but Bloom avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hades is looking for the big counter here.
Hades fails with the takedown.
Bloom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hades pinned against the cage. Hades gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloom throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bloom.
Bloom is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hades moves into the clinch successfully.
Bloom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hades.
Bloom stalling in the clinch but Hades improves position.
Bloom trying to control the position but instead, Hades has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bloom into the cage.

Hades drags the fight down to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hades holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hades looking for a guillotine here but Bloom defends easily.

Hades is looking for a triangle here but Bloom uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Bloom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hades is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloom trying to control the position but Hades is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Hades dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hades changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bloom tries to avoid it but Hades manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bloom to the ground. Bloom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hades tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bloom defends well and Hades ends up having to push Bloom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bloom throws a head kick but Hades moves out of range.
Hades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hades drives through and clinches with Bloom against the cage.
Bloom wants a takedown but no success here.

Hades pulls guard successfully.

Hades looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bloom has picked Hades up and slammed him! Hades can't keep hold of the triangle and Bloom manages to pass to side control!

Bloom has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hades shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bloom counters with a nice body shot.
Buzz Bloom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Hades.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hades shoots in and bounces Bloom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bloom controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades throws a big right hand that misses.
Bloom keeping full guard, as Hades tries to pass.
Hades is still trying to improve position.
Bloom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hades is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hades trying to control but Bloom is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bloom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bloom tries to bum rush Hades with a series of wild strikes but Hades uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bloom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hades throws a right and a left that Bloom avoids nicely.
Hades throws a series of punches but Bloom moves out of range.
Hades connects with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bloom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades goes for a double leg but Bloom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bloom continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Bloom.
Hades throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bloom shoots in looking for a takedown but Hades manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bloom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bloom sets himself, and Hades steps forward looking for the clinch! Bloom avoids it this time.
Bloom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hades.

Hades moves into range and clinches up with Bloom.

Hades gets control of Bloom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hades will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hades trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hades can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bloom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloom tries to free his leg and advance position but Hades is retaining full guard.
Hades pulls Bloom in close to prevent any damage.
Bloom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bloom wants to control from the top but Hades keeps moving.
Hades is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Bloom tries to keep at a distance but Hades has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Hades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bloom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hades.
Hannibal Hades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloom wants to clinch.
Bloom dives in and grabs Hades's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hades pushes down on Bloom's head and hops out.
Hades cracks a nice hook into Bloom's ribs.
Bloom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Hades clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hades drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bloom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bloom wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades jumps guard but Bloom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buzz Bloom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Hades.
Bloom managing to block the knees to the body from Hades.

Hades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hades displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bloom.
Bloom leaves Hades with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Bloom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hades tries for a takedown but Bloom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Bloom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hades, pushing him back against the cage.
Bloom can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bloom wants to stall.
Bloom fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hades breaks the clinch.
Bloom misses with a few strikes there.
Hades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloom.
Hades shoots in for a takedown but Bloom shows good takedown defense.
Hades fails with the takedown.

Hades moves into range and clinches up with Bloom.
A short uppercut from Hades.
Hades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bloom to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades effectively controlling the action here.
Bloom can't break the clinch.
Bloom wants to break free but Hades has control.
Hades keeps control of Bloom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hades is trying to pull guard but Bloom has him pressed against the cage.

Hades breaks the clinch.
Hades shoots for a takedown but Bloom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bloom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buzz Bloom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bloom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hades changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bloom moves out of range of the body kick.
Hades misses with a takedown attempt - Bloom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hades lands with a nice body punch.
Bloom wants to clinch up but Hades keeps it at a distance.
Bloom goes for a double leg but Hades avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hades continues to drive forward.
Bloom is looking to control Hades's arms but Hades gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bloom has his back to the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hades changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bloom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hades looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buzz Bloom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hannibal Hades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bloom with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hades holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Hades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hades 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Hades!