|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Majkel Magic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Hinds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darryl Hinds is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Majkel Magic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darryl Hinds!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Magic looking for submissions off his back.
Hinds controlling the pace.
Hinds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
It looks like Hinds is going to stand back up.
Magic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hinds wants to stand up but Magic manages to regain full guard.
Hinds wants to stand but Magic is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magic is looking for a triangle but Hinds pushes his legs off easily.
Magic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hinds is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magic is looking to stand up but Hinds isn't so interested in that idea.
Magic has his foot on Hinds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hinds works his way back into a safe position though.
Hinds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hinds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hinds wants to pass the guard but Magic is keeping the position.
Magic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hinds wants to stand but Magic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hinds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hinds stopping the sweep attempt from Magic.
Hinds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magic shoots in but no luck this time.
Hinds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hinds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hinds rushes Magic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hinds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinds breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hinds. No joy for Magic on that attempt.
Hinds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magic is defended easily by Hinds.
Magic has been working on his balance at Fitness elite 24/7, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hinds.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Majkel Magic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinds pushes Magic up against the cage in a clinch.
Hinds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magic wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hinds.
Magic wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinds is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Magic can't fight it off and eventually Hinds manages to take the fight to the floor. Magic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hinds defends well.
Hinds stays in close to Magic's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magic controls Hinds momentarily but Hinds frees himself.
Magic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magic is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hinds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hinds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Hinds dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A lazy left from Hinds finds it's target.
Majkel Magic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hinds's waist but Hinds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magic off to one side.
Hinds scores with a jab.
Magic darts in looking for a takedown but Hinds gets double underhooks and turns Magic into the cage.
Hinds just leaning against Magic, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hinds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Hinds.
Hinds pulls Magic into guard.
Hinds has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Magic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Magic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hinds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hinds thuds his right hand into Magic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Majkel Magic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magic with a poor takedown
and Hinds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hinds closes the distance and pushes Magic back into the cage.
Hinds lands a body punch.
Hinds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hinds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hinds lands a right hand.
Magic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hinds stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hinds jabs Magic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magic looks for a takedown but Hinds sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinds cracks Magic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hinds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hinds cracks Magic with an open hand slap.
Magic shoots in but no luck this time.
Hinds thuds a left hand into Magic's body.
Hinds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hinds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hinds.
Hinds throws a series of punches but Magic avoids them all with ease.
Darryl Hinds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hinds tries to avoid it but Magic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hinds to the ground. Hinds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Majkel Magic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hinds circles away.
Magic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hinds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hinds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Magic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hinds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magic wants to slow Hinds down by chopping away at his legs.
Magic misses with a takedown
and Hinds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hinds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hinds showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magic actively working from the bottom here.
Magic actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hinds in particular looking to stall.
Magic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hinds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Hinds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hinds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hinds throws a series of punches but Magic avoids them all with ease.
Magic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinds jabs at Magic's body.
Magic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hinds wants to stand but Magic is controlling the position.
Magic wants to control from the top but Hinds keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinds wants to stand up but Magic is controlling him.
Magic drops back looking for a leg! Hinds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hinds manages to kick Magic off! Magic jumps back into Hinds's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hinds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hinds wants to stand and escape but Magic is having none of it.
Hinds keeping moving, preventing Magic from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Magic is really struggling to control Hinds but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hinds has taken the fight to the clinch.
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.
Magic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hinds lands a body shot.
Hinds controlling the action here for a moment.
Hinds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hinds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magic shoots in looking for a takedown. Hinds tries to sprawl out of it but Magic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hinds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hinds closes the distance and clinches.
Darryl Hinds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Majkel Magic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinds lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hinds prevents a body shot from Magic.
Hinds is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magic is trying to drag Hinds to the mat but Hinds just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Hinds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hinds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magic.
Hinds just leaning against Magic, taking a breather.
Hinds cracks Magic with a nice body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hinds walks away with a smile on his face. Magic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Hinds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hinds 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Hinds!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
18% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
