PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatton's entrance music is Da Rockwilder by Redman & Method Man. A fine choice. Billy Bob will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hatton
vs
Bob

173 cm
28
143 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

173 cm
28
145 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob misses with the combination.
Hatton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob throws a right and a left that both miss.

Hatton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hatton showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bob is trying to maintain the position but Hatton is very close to passing his half guard.
Hatton is pressing down on Bob's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bob is holding on for now.
Bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton is working hard here to advance position.
Bob is looking for a sweep. Hatton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bob trying to keep a closed guard but Hatton is proving a slippery customer.
Hatton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bob is trying to keep Hatton in close.
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hatton throws a hook but Bob blocks it.
Bob throws a right hand that Hatton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatton also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hatton somewhat.
Hatton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hatton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Billy Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatton misses the body punch
and Bob counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hatton badly! Bob follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hatton out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Bob finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Bob!
Billy Bob really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ DOUBLE 160Q ® logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.