PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Bashman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Hall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bashman
vs
Hall

225 cm
21
256 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Bashman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Hall!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall tries to land a front kick but Bashman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bashman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bashman lands with a kick to the temple. Hall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bashman throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Bashman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bashman looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Bashman throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well.
Bashman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Bashman throws a lazy head kick

and Hall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Bashman blocks nicely.
Bashman keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bashman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall postures up in Bashman's guard and throws a big left but Bashman blocks it.
Hall works over Bashman with some ground and pound from guard.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Bashman blocks nicely.
Bashman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hall on the ground.
Hall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bashman's guard.
Bashman won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall trying to control the action but Bashman is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bashman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hall is keen to just control but Bashman is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bashman moves out of range of the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hulk Bashman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall blocks a head kick by Bashman.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Bashman moved away.
A head kick misses from Bashman.
Bashman throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Bashman throws a head kick that Hall semi-blocks.

Hall gets a takedown into half guard.
Hall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hall wants to take a breather but Bashman is having none of it.
Bashman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bashman tries to get out of the position.
Hall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall throwing shots but Bashman is blocking nicely.
Hall thows a huge punch but Bashman dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall working over Bashman with some ground and pound. Bashman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bashman is trying to stand up here but Hall is controlling him well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Hall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hall throws a low kick, looking for Bashman's leg but Bashman calmly moves out of range.
Bashman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Hall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bashman on his heels. He'll look to pass Bashman's guard now, I'm sure.
Bashman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Bashman blocks nicely.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bashman keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Bashman is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bashman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Hall avoids the head kick by Bashman.
Nice shot lands for Bashman.
Bashman throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Bashman's shoulder, as Bashman tries to avoid the shot.
Hall fakes the leg kick and cracks Bashman in the body.
Hulk Bashman is winning the standup battle so far.

Hall feints and as Bashman raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hall is looking to work some ground and pound but Bashman has wrist control.
Bashman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Bashman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bashman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bashman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashman being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall passes Bashman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Hall.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Bashman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Hall is nestled in close to Bashman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hall working Bashman over with strikes.
Hall is pressing down on Bashman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bashman is holding on for now.
Well, if Hall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hulk Bashman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashman misses with an elbow over the top.
Bashman works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hall throws the kick towards the body but Bashman avoids it.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashman manages to avoid it.
Bashman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bashman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bashman sizes up Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall lands an elbow inside.
Bashman letting Hall take a breather here.

Hall is trying to trip Bashman. He has hold of a leg but Bashman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hall persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kevin Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bashman working a defensive guard here.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bashman's head.
Bashman being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall working some strikes from top position.
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bashman can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hulk Bashman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall is trying to control. Bashman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall working over Bashman with some ground and pound. Bashman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Bashman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bashman tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall swings for the body but Bashman moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashman throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well.
Bashman tries to land a front kick but Hall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bashman throws a head kick that misses.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Bashman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bashman sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Bashman defending well.
Hall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bashman defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bashman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall throwing shots but Bashman is blocking nicely.
Hall is taking a breather. Bashman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall blocks a head kick by Bashman.
Kevin Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashman throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bashman's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Hall!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kevin Hall thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).