PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Baloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter VIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecter VIII has chosen Getting Away With Murder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hannibal Lecter VIII has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baloney
vs
Lecter VIII

179 cm
24
184 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

174 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Baloney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter VIII!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter VIII throws a head kick that misses.
Baloney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lecter VIII wants to clinch
and Baloney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Hannibal Lecter VIII has been cut.
Lecter VIII tries to clinch up
and Lecter VIII takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lecter VIII throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lecter VIII tries to clinch but Baloney moves out of range.
Lecter VIII throws a nice head kick!
Lecter VIII shoots in looking for a takedown but Baloney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lecter VIII's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter VIII tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lecter VIII throws a shot from downtown. Baloney moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter VIII scoring well with a low kick there.
Lecter VIII throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lecter VIII cracks Baloney with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baloney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lecter VIII uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baloney.
Lecter VIII looks to throw the jab but Baloney is out of range.
Lecter VIII fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baloney.
Lecter VIII connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lecter VIII misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baloney.
Lecter VIII ducks under a wild hook from Baloney.
Hannibal Lecter VIII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecter VIII swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baloney.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII slips under a jab.
Baloney swats away the attempt to clinch by Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII doesn't manage to clinch there - Baloney circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baloney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lecter VIII with a hook.
Lecter VIII scores with a body shot.
Lecter VIII scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lecter VIII keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baloney.
Tony Baloney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Lecter VIII.
Baloney takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII throws a sloppy head kick and Baloney moves out of range easily.
Lecter VIII walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lecter VIII swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baloney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lecter VIII steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baloney.
Lecter VIII shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baloney but Baloney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII throws a body kick that misses.
Lecter VIII closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baloney circles away.
Tony Baloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Lecter VIII.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII looks to land a left hand but Baloney moved out of range nicely.
Baloney avoids the head kick by Lecter VIII.
Baloney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lecter VIII lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Lecter VIII scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baloney wants to get back to his feet.
Lecter VIII is pressing down on Baloney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baloney is holding on for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baloney keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Baloney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lecter VIII dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lecter VIII's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lecter VIII misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baloney.
Lecter VIII throws a low kick but Baloney moves out of range easily.
Lecter VIII throws an off balance right hand
and Baloney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Baloney.
Lecter VIII moves in looking to clinch but Baloney pushes him off.
A big right from Lecter VIII misses.
Baloney wants to clinch.
Lecter VIII tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baloney is able to avoid easily.
Baloney tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baloney rushes Lecter VIII and presses him up against the cage.

Lecter VIII ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lecter VIII no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baloney trying to control the position from guard on top but Lecter VIII is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lecter VIII has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Baloney off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good exchange - Lecter VIII coming out on top.
Baloney slips under a jab from Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII swats away the attempt to clinch by Baloney.
Lecter VIII keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baloney checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baloney swivels and escapes.

Baloney pushes Lecter VIII up against the cage in a clinch.
Baloney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baloney misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lecter VIII's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lecter VIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baloney just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baloney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baloney can't break the clinch.
Baloney pushes Lecter VIII back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lecter VIII is breathing heavily.
Baloney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baloney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lecter VIII backwards.
Baloney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baloney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baloney cracks Lecter VIII with a nice body shot.
A short left from Baloney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baloney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baloney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baloney lands with a right to the head.
Baloney tries to work over Lecter VIII's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baloney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lecter VIII can't break the clinch.
Baloney lands with a right to the head.
Baloney lands a nice uppercut.
Baloney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Baloney.
A right handed body shot lands from Baloney.
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!
Baloney scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Baloney.
A short right from Baloney.
A shot in the inside from Baloney.
Lecter VIII blocks a body shot from Baloney.
Baloney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII swings wildly with an uppercut but Baloney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baloney misses with a punch to the body.
Baloney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baloney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baloney lands a left hand.
Baloney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baloney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Lecter VIII is rocked!
Tony Baloney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baloney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lecter VIII is still on wobbly legs! Can Baloney finish him?
Baloney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lecter VIII backwards.
Nice body punch from Baloney.
Baloney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baloney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lecter VIII backwards.
Baloney lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lecter VIII to his knees! Baloney keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Baloney!