PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between R HC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Oleander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

HC
vs
Oleander

161 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

169 cm
24
169 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

MMA's Best Nutrition The PIT INC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, R HC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwight Oleander!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HC keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oleander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from HC.

Oleander changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. HC looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

HC bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
HC uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oleander.
HC doesn't manage to clinch there - Oleander circles away.
Oleander looks to clinch

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

HC manages to break the clinch.
Oleander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on HC. That did some damage!
Oleander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and HC counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oleander doesn't succeed with the takedown

and HC counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Oleander!

Oleander is rocked!
R HC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Oleander.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HC tries to stand but can't do so whilst Oleander controls his leg.
HC trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Oleander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
HC prevents Oleander from improving his position.
HC knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oleander on the ground.
Oleander looks gassed!
HC seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Oleander trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but HC manages to pass to mount!

HC is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oleander doesn't succeed with the takedown

and HC counters by moving into the clinch.
HC wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oleander tries for a takedown. No joy.
HC is looking to control Oleander's arms but Oleander gets an underhook and turns him. Now HC has his back to the ropes.
HC is trying to break the clinch but Oleander has him pressed against the ropes.
HC is trying to break the clinch but Oleander has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
HC stalling.
Oleander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from HC.
Oleander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HC misses with a hook from the clinch.
HC stops a takedown attempt from Oleander.
HC works on Oleander's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from HC.
HC working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

R HC dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

HC pushes Oleander up against the ropes in a clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on HC - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oleander goes for a takedown in the clinch but HC prevents it.
Oleander throws a punch but it's blocked by HC.
Oleander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as HC walks away with a smile on his face. Oleander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

HC rushes Oleander and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, HC creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oleander is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. HC gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
R HC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Oleander.
HC lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oleander backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oleander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. HC just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Oleander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. HC smiles and moves away.
Oleander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and HC holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
HC lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HC looking to slow down the pace here.
Oleander is breathing heavily.
Oleander fails to pull guard.
HC wants to stall.
HC scores with a hook to the body.
HC is trying to break the clinch but Oleander has him pressed against the ropes.
HC lands a body punch in the clinch.
HC effectively controlling the action here.
Oleander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
HC wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oleander has him pressed against the ropes.

HC pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
HC lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oleander backs up against the ropes.
HC swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
R HC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oleander shoots and misses
and HC counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
HC throws a leg kick but Oleander sees it coming and moves out of range.
HC looks to land a combination. Oleander sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HC fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oleander closes the distance but HC moves to the side
and HC counters with a one-two to the body.
HC misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oleander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and HC counters by clinching up.
HC will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oleander up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HC wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oleander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
HC scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from HC.

HC pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oleander wants to clinch but HC slips to the side
and Oleander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

R HC dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

HC closes the distance and clinches.
Oleander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
HC pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oleander fails to pull guard.
Oleander tries to pull guard but HC won't allow it.
Oleander looking to stall.
HC looking to slow down the pace here.
HC stops a takedown attempt from Oleander.
R HC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Oleander.
Oleander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
HC throws a punch but it's blocked by Oleander.
HC wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oleander has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HC prevents the takedown attempt.
HC can't break the clinch.
HC effectively controlling the action here.
Oleander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
HC seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Oleander jumps guard but HC stands there with Oleander around his waist. Oleander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
HC has had enough of the clinch but Oleander keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Oleander is trying to trip HC. He has hold of a leg but HC is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Oleander persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
HC wants to get back to his feet but Oleander is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oleander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HC is keeping the position for now.
Oleander wanted to stand there but HC had control of the position.
HC wants to stand but Oleander is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oleander drops back looking for a leg! HC is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and HC manages to kick Oleander off! Oleander jumps back into HC's guard.
HC is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oleander is controlling him.
Oleander looking to pass the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oleander has his takedown stuffed

and HC counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

HC breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oleander closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oleander shoots and misses
and HC counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

R HC clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Oleander fails with the takedown
enabling HC to counter with a crisp jab.
HC throws a series of punches but Oleander moves out of range.
HC lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oleander misses with a takedown attempt

and HC holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
HC lands with a right to the head.
A short right from HC.
HC avoiding damage.
HC has had enough of the clinch but Oleander keeps him there for the moment.
Oleander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
R HC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Oleander.
HC lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oleander is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
HC wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

HC pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oleander has his takedown stuffed

and HC counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HC lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
HC lands on the inside with an uppercut.
HC stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oleander looking to stall.
HC is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
HC is trying to maintain a safe position but Oleander gets an underhook and turns HC into the ropes.
HC lands a hook to the side of the head.

HC breaks from the clinch.

HC gets caught flat footed, as Oleander shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oleander prevents HC from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oleander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
HC wants to get back to his feet but Oleander is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oleander trying to control but HC is working from the bottom.
HC wants to stand and escape but Oleander is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleander wants to control from the top but HC keeps moving.
HC is looking to stand up but Oleander isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oleander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and HC counters with a stiff right hand.
R HC is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Oleander with that takedown attempt.
HC tries to land a leg kick but Oleander saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

R HC had his way with Dwight Oleander in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Oleander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and HC counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oleander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oleander wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oleander wants a takedown.
R HC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Oleander.
Oleander prevents HC from breaking the clinch.
Oleander looking to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oleander jumps guard but HC stands there with Oleander around his waist. Oleander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HC's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oleander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. HC just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Oleander is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
HC lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
HC lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oleander wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HC lands on the inside with an uppercut.
HC wants to break free but Oleander has control.
Oleander takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oleander as HC tries to tie him up.

HC breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
HC misses with a double jab.
Oleander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HC.
Oleander has his takedown stuffed

and HC counters by moving into the clinch.
Oleander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. HC just stands there and leans against the ropes.

HC pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oleander misses with a takedown attempt
and HC cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
HC lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oleander circles away quickly and effectively.
HC looks to land a combination but Oleander avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oleander misses with a takedown

and HC counters by clinching up.
HC tries to stall but Oleander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Oleander decides to pull guard.
Oleander manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. HC manages to get himself to full guard.
HC wants to get back to his feet but Oleander is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oleander passes HC's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
HC is trying to stand.

Oleander seems to be looking for submissions.
Dwight Oleander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
R HC is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oleander thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing HC to regain full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
R HC showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for HC, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:44
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... R HC!