PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Hollow (ranked 1123 p4p, 1347 weight class) and Richard Cheese (ranked 136 p4p, 166 weight class). Cheese is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rape Me. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hollow
vs
Cheese

169 cm
31
154
13 - 5 - 1

175 cm
27
154
7 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Hollow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Cheese forces Hollow back against the cage and clinches.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese tries to work over Hollow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Hollow.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheese blocks the elbow strike.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Cheese slows down the pace here.
I was talking to Hollow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cheese scores with a hook to the body.
Hollow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Hollow backwards.

Cheese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheese works Hollow's body with a nice hook.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheese looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cheese tries to clinch up but Hollow circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollow misses with a looping left.
Cheese changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Cheese blocks the low kick.
Cheese throws out a counter right but Hollow avoids it with no problem.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hollow!
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Hollow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cheese.
Cheese takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick.
Hollow looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollow manages to avoid it.
Hollow throwing a counter right hand but Cheese manages to avoid it.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick from Hollow.
Hollow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cheese's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollow loads up on a big right hand but Cheese slips the punch.
Cheese throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hollow tried to score with a low kick but Cheese checks it.
Nice jab there from Cheese.
Hollow swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Hollow missing with a left hand there. Cheese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hollow wants to slow Cheese down by chopping away at his legs.

Hollow moves into range and clinches up with Cheese.
Hollow scores with a shoulder strike.
Hollow blocks an uppercut.
Hollow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheese.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hollow backwards.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollow.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hollow throws a head punch that misses.
Hollow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow lands a left hand.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollow's elbow.
Hollow misses with a punch to the body.
Hollow tries to land a knee to the head but Cheese blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Cheese pushes Hollow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Hollow.
Cheese is looking to control Hollow's arms but Hollow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cheese has his back to the cage.
Hollow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hollow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Hollow misses with a knee strike.
Cheese avoiding damage as Hollow throws knees to the body.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Cheese avoiding damage as Hollow throws knees to the body.
Hollow misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hollow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheese's brow.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Hollow.
Cheese lands a left hand.
Cheese tries a body shot but Hollow blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cheese.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Hollow.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollow.
Hollow swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Hollow.
Cheese is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Hollow lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hollow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hollow.
Hollow misses with the head strike.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollow's elbow.
Cheese scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hawk Hollow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cheese delivers a nice body kick.
Cheese lands with a good body shot.
Cheese throws a push kick but Hollow slaps the foot to one side.

Cheese gets a clinch.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Hollow.
Hollow tries to land a knee to the head but Cheese blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Hollow.
Hollow struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheese controls his hands.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Richard Cheese seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollow misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollow.
Cheese'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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cheese is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hollow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Hollow backwards.
Hollow working aggressively here.
Cheese blocks an elbow strike from Hollow.
Hollow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Richard Cheese has been cut.

Cheese breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hollow.
Cheese checks a low kick from Hollow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollow misses with an uppercut.
Cheese swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollow.
Hollow misses with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollow looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollow moves in looking to clinch but Cheese pushes him off.
Hollow looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Hollow does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target.
Hollow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cheese is out of range and Hollow settles back down.
Cheese lands a slapping body shot.
Cheese tries to clinch but Hollow is having none of it.
Cheese is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hollow misses with a low kick.
Cheese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hollow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollow throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.
Hollow misses with the combination.
Cheese throws out a powerful jab.
Cheese blocks a head kick by Hollow.
Cheese lands a jab to Hollow's midsection.
Hollow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheese.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Hollow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollow throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.
Hollow darts in trying to clinch
and Cheese counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese throws a sloppy head kick and Hollow moves out of range easily.
Hollow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cheese paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollow.
Cheese is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hollow rather than just go for the knockout.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Cheese checks a leg kick nicely.
Hollow throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cheese! But no joy.
Hollow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk Hollow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollow connects with the punch.
Hollow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
Cheese takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Hollow throws a leg kick that misses.
Cheese lands a head kick!
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Hollow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Cheese will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Cheese's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cheese cracks Hollow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Hollow moves into the clinch.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollow controls his hands.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cheese takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cheese dodges an elbow strike from Hollow.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollow's elbow.
Cheese trying to control the position but instead, Hollow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheese into the cage.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollow lands a body punch.
Hollow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Hollow.
Hollow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Hollow controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Hollow.
A short uppercut from Cheese.
A left hand lands to the body for Cheese.
Cheese lands with a right to the head.
Hollow working aggressively here.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Hollow.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Hollow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hollow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheese.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Hollow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hollow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollow controls his hands.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Hollow controls the action.
Hollow misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollow swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollow prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hollow can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Hollow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Hollow.
Cheese blocks the elbow strike.
Hollow blocks an uppercut.
Hollow throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Hollow blocking some punches.
Cheese wants to break free but Hollow has control.
Hollow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollow.
Hollow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hollow prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Hollow avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Hollow misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Hollow can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Hollow misses with the head strike.
A short right from Cheese.
Cheese creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hollow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Cheese - that landed with a thud.
Hollow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheese tries to stall but Hollow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cheese working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Hollow scores with a hook to the body.
Hollow blocking some punches.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollow.
Cheese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollow's elbow.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Hollow controls the action.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese is looking to control Hollow's arms but Hollow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cheese has his back to the cage.
Hollow misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Cheese digs a right hand into Hollow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hollow's gas tank.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollow swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hollow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Hollow.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hollow missing with knees to the body.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Hollow struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheese controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Cheese.
I think Cheese has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cheese!
An out of breath Richard Cheese thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.