PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Hare (ranked 4064 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machine Gun (ranked 3315 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hare
vs
Gun

190 cm
34
220 lbs
21 - 20 - 1

189 cm
39
220 lbs
23 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machine Gun!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hare fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Gun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hare throws out the jab.
Hare sets himself, and Gun steps forward looking for the clinch! Hare avoids it this time.
Hare misses with the body kick
letting Gun counter with a right hand.

It looks like Peter Hare has been cut.
Hare looks to throw the jab but Gun is out of range.
Gun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hare.
Gun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hare throws a lazy uppercut
and Hare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peter Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hare misses with a head kick.
Gun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hare wants to land a leg kick but Gun is out of range.
A shot to the body from Hare misses
and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hare lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare clobbers Gun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hare misses with a lunging right hand
and Gun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hare throws a sloppy head kick

and Gun counters by clinching up.
Gun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hare has a couple of punches blocked by Gun.

Gun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hare misses with a hook
and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hare bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gun there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gun.
Gun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hare jabs at Gun's body.
Gun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Gun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hare swings for the body but Gun moves out of range.
Gun tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hare throws a head kick that misses.
Gun throws out a counter right but Hare avoids it with no problem.
Hare throws a lazy head kick
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gun avoids the body shot from Hare.
Hare looks to throw a body kick
enabling Gun to counter with a crisp jab.
Gun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hare. Hare obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun slips a jab and a cross from Hare.
Hare with a jab.
Hare lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hare.
Gun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hare.
Gun tries to counter with a clinch but Hare shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Hare.
Gun throws out a counter right but Hare avoids it with no problem.
Hare misses with a body shot

and Gun holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hare tries to throw a body punch but Gun avoids it by throwing Hare back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
Gun blocks an uppercut.
Hare misses with a knee strike.
Hare blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hare.

It looks like Machine Gun has been cut.
Gun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hares head.

Hare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hare throws a shot to the body.
Hare with a hook.
A shot to the body from Hare misses
and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gun slips a straight right by Hare.
Gun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hare throws a combination that misses
and Gun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Peter Hare's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Hare does it's job there.
Hare swings widly with a right hand
and Hare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hare misses with an uppercut
and Hare 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.

Peter Hare dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hare lands with a right hand.
Hare throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hare digs a good body shot into Gun's ribs.
Hare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gun can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hare loads up on a big right hand but Gun slips the punch.
Hare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gun! But no joy.
Hare throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hare fails to land with a series of punches.
Hare misses with a leg kick
and Gun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hare scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peter Hare is winning the standup battle so far.
Gun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Hare - just one landing.
A jab from Gun misses.
Hare appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hare.
Hare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gun steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hare.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Hare misses.
Gun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gun staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Gun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Hare - just one landing.
Gun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hare.
Gun wants to counter with a clinch but Hare pushes him away.
Gun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hare.
Hare lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hare.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hare lands with a nice combination. Gun backs away looking to recover.
Hare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Hare.
Hare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hare scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Hare as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hare. Gun does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Hare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gun counters with a straight right hand.
Hare throws a body punch but Gun moves out of range.
Gun avoids the head kick by Hare.
Hare throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hare just misses with a punch to the body.
Gun unleashes a big counter combination but Hare bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hare swings for the body but Gun moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Hare dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hare avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gun to counter with a crisp jab.
Hare's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gun under the eye.
A low kick from Hare misses
and Gun counters with a nice uppercut.
Hare fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hare misses with a low kick.
Gun throws out a counter right but Hare avoids it with no problem.
Gun staying out of range there.
Hare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hare.
Hare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gun circles away quickly and effectively.
Gun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gun.
Hare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hare misses with a jab to the body
and Gun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Peter Hare's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head kick misses from Hare.
Gun is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hare misses with an uppercut

and Gun moves into the clinch.
Machine Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gun.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gun scores with a shot to the side of Hare's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Gun.
Gun working aggressively here.
Gun lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gun blocks an uppercut.
Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hare swings wildly with an uppercut but Gun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by Hare.
Gun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gun lands a nice uppercut.
Hare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hare tries to work over Gun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hare lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gun.
Hare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gun backwards.
Gun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gun.
Hare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun working aggressively here.
Hare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Hare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gun blocks a head kick by Hare.
It seemed like Gun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hare jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gun dodges the punch combination from Hare.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hare throws a hook but Gun blocks it.
Gun slips a jab from Hare.
It seemed like Gun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hare connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hare.
That kick from Hare tenderised Gun's leg. Gun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Gun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hare throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Machine Gun.
I think Hare has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Hare!
Peter Hare really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Cartel Elite Supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.