PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tian Zhixuan (ranked 6194 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamlet Loveridge (ranked 3594 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Zhixuan
vs
Loveridge

190 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tian Zhixuan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hamlet Loveridge!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhixuan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Loveridge manages to circle out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Loveridge misses with a body shot
and Zhixuan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhixuan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhixuan throws the left hand but Loveridge avoids the punch easily.
Loveridge throws a hook but Zhixuan blocks it.
Zhixuan tries to clinch
letting Loveridge counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveridge scores with a jab to the body.
Zhixuan dodges the punch combination from Loveridge.
As Loveridge tries to get set, Zhixuan tries to push him back and clinch up but Loveridge manages to avoid the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveridge throws a nice looking combination but Zhixuan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loveridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhixuan dodges the punch combination from Loveridge.
No luck for Loveridge with that takedown attempt.
Zhixuan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tian Zhixuan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loveridge cracks Zhixuan with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Loveridge misses.
As Loveridge tries to get set, Zhixuan tries to push him back and clinch up but Loveridge manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Zhixuan.
Zhixuan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Loveridge throws a lazy right hand but Zhixuan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loveridge works the jab nicely.
Loveridge misses with a left hand
and Zhixuan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loveridge scores with a jab to the head.
Zhixuan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveridge misses the jab.
Loveridge misses with a straight right.
Zhixuan misses with a looping left.
Loveridge misses with a looping left.
Zhixuan looks to throw the jab but Loveridge is out of range.
Zhixuan misses the body punch
and Loveridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Zhixuan takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveridge wants to break free but Zhixuan has control.
Zhixuan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhixuan lands a hook that snaps the head of Loveridge backwards.
Zhixuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhixuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhixuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveridge has a couple of punches blocked by Zhixuan.
Loveridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loveridge digs a right hand into Zhixuan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhixuan's gas tank.
Zhixuan struggles to land a body shot inside as Loveridge controls his hands.
Loveridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhixuan.
Loveridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zhixuan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zhixuan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Zhixuan.
Zhixuan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loveridge's elbow.
Zhixuan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hamlet Loveridge will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Loveridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Loveridge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Loveridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loveridge loads up on a big right hand but Zhixuan slips the punch.
Loveridge connects with a jab.

Zhixuan takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhixuan has a couple of punches blocked by Loveridge.
Loveridge can't break the clinch.
Zhixuan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhixuan tries a body shot but Loveridge blocks it.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Loveridge controls the action.
Zhixuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhixuan keeps control of Loveridge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhixuan tries to stall but Loveridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhixuan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loveridge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zhixuan has him pressed against the cage.
Zhixuan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Loveridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loveridge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tian Zhixuan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhixuan misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhixuan.
Loveridge is breathing heavily.
Zhixuan tries a body shot but Loveridge blocks it.
Loveridge blocking some punches.
Zhixuan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhixuan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Loveridge controls the action.
A short right from Zhixuan on the inside.
Zhixuan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loveridge's elbow.
Zhixuan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zhixuan working aggressively here.
Loveridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhixuan digs a right hand underneath Loveridge's ribcage. Loveridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhixuan is leaning against Loveridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveridge prevents a body shot from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhixuan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhixuan tries to throw a body punch but Loveridge avoids it by throwing Zhixuan back against the cage.
Zhixuan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loveridge backwards.
Zhixuan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Zhixuan.
Zhixuan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loveridge.
Zhixuan lands with a left to the head.
Zhixuan lands a left hand.

Loveridge is rocked!
Zhixuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhixuan finish him?
Zhixuan digs a right hand underneath Loveridge's ribcage. Loveridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Loveridge seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhixuan lands a nice uppercut.

Zhixuan drops Loveridge onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Loveridge is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zhixuan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Loveridge with a big uppercut! Loveridge tries to clinch up but Zhixuan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Loveridge to the mat! Loveridge covers up and Zhixuan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tian Zhixuan!