PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr Eight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Creed
vs
Eight

195 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, mr Eight!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed scores with a hook.

Eight lands a left and a right that send Creed crashing to the mat, dazed. Eight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed avoids the head kick by Eight.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Eight is just out of range.
Eight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Creed.
Eight tries to bum rush Creed with a series of wild strikes but Creed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Creed lands a slapping body shot.
Creed scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Creed. Those never looked like landing.
Eight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Creed counters with a nice body shot.
Eight throws a head kick that Creed semi-blocks.
Creed is looking to wear down Eight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Eight there.

Apollo Creed's cut is getting worse.
mr Eight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eight misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eight moves forwards but Creed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Eight's ribs.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Creed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eight throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Eight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Creed blocks the body kick.
Creed lands a jab.
Creed stuns Eight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Creed lands with a right hand.
Eight misses with a series of wild punches.
Eight looks winded!
Eight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Creed's corner calls for a 1-2. Creed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good exchange - Creed coming out on top.
Creed stuns Eight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eight walks into a straight right hand from Creed.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed scores with a shot to the body.
Creed scores with a punch to the head.
Creed pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eight back to the cage. Creed follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Creed connects with a looping right hand.
Creed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Creed. Beautiful body shot.
Eight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Creed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Creed connects with a crisp jab.
Eight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Creed pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eight back to the cage. Creed follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Eight's ribs.
Eight takes one to the chin there.
Creed thuds a left hand into Eight's body.
Eight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed connects with a body shot.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Creed scores with a shot to the body.
Creed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Creed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eight takes one on the button.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Creed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eight.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Creed lands the left hand.
Eight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Creed could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jab from Creed.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eight at a distance.
Creed scores with a punch to the head.
Creed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Creed digs a good hook to Eight's body.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed connects with a looping right hand.
Creed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eight momentarily.
Eight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Creed. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab from Creed.
Creed connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Eight.
Eight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Creed catches Eight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eight at a distance.
Creed moves out of range of the strikes.
Creed scores with a one two! Eight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Creed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eight is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Creed.
Creed digs a good body shot into Eight's ribs.
Creed scores with a punch to the head.
mr Eight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed punishes Eight's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eight takes one on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Eight might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Creed has got the better of the exchanges.

Eight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Creed is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Creed.
Creed is working Eight over against the cage.
Creed gets through Eight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creed digs a right hand into Eight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eight's gas tank.
Creed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eight backwards.
Eight trying to stall but Creed improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eight tries to land a knee to the head but Creed blocks with his arms.
Creed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed digs a right hand into Eight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eight's gas tank.
Creed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eight can do to turn this around?
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed lands a nice uppercut.
Creed tries to work over Eight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed lands a left hand.
Creed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Eight controls the action.
Creed scores with a hook to the body.
Creed lands a body punch.
Creed cracks Eight with a nice body shot.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Creed has Eight pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eight backwards.
Eight throws a knee to the head but misses.
Creed stalling against the cage.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Creed.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creed wants to get back to striking at distance but Eight won't allow it.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eight is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Creed is keeping busy.
Creed slows down the pace here.
Creed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Creed managing to block the knees to the body from Eight.
Creed tries a body shot but Eight blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Eight missing with knees to the body.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed cracks Eight with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eight backwards.
Creed controlling the action here for a moment.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Creed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Creed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Eight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Creed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice combination there by Creed.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Eight misses with a hook.
Creed with a jab.
Creed lands a nice hook to Eight's body. Eight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eight tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
Eight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Creed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Creed lands with a nice body punch.
Eight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creed feints a jab promting Eight to slip. Creed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Eight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Creed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eight eats them both and turns towards Creed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Eight walks into a jab.
Creed avoids the body shot from Eight.
Eight takes one to the chin there.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eight at a distance.
Apollo Creed is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Creed. Beautiful body shot.
Eight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Creed.
Eight moves forwards but Creed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Creed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed jabs Eight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Creed connects with a body shot.
Eight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Eight's ribs.
Eight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Creed.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed scores with a jab to the head.
Eight walks into a straight right hand from Creed.
Creed lands with a cross.
Eight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eight at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Creed.
A jab from Creed finds it's way through Eight's defenses.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Creed lands a nice hook to Eight's body. Eight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eight on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Creed, as that shot connected.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Creed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Creed stuns Eight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eight on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Creed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Creed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eight moves in looking to clinch but Creed pushes him off.
Eight wants to clinch.

Eight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eight is looking to control Creed's arms but Creed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eight has his back to the cage.
Eight pushes off an throws an elbow but Creed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Creed clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Creed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Creed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Creed.
Eight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Creed lands a body shot.

Eight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Creed.
Eight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Eight is looking to control Creed's arms but Creed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eight has his back to the cage.
Creed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eight.
Apollo Creed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eight is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Eight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Creed is defending well for now.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eight backwards.
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!
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eight tries to break free but Creed pushes him back against the cage.
Creed is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Creed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Creed.
Creed cracks Eight with a nice body shot.
Creed presses Eight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eight prevents a body shot from Creed.
Creed just leaning against Eight, taking a breather.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Creed lands an uppercut.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Creed tries to work over Eight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Eight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Creed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creed.
Nice body punch from Creed - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Creed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Creed has had enough of the clinch but Eight keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Creed lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed cracks Eight with a nice body shot.
Creed lands a shot to the body.
Creed tries to work over Eight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Creed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Creed pushes Eight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Creed.
Creed blocking some punches.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creed avoiding damage as Eight throws knees to the body.
Creed blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Creed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed is trying to push Eight away but Eight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Creed scores with a shot to the side of Eight's head.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed has Eight pushed against the cage.
Creed is leaning against Eight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Creed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed scores with a hook to the body.
Eight prevents a body shot from Creed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eight backwards.
Creed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Creed is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Creed had his way with mr Eight in that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Creed throws a series of strikes that have Eight backpedaling.
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Creed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Eight misses.
Eight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.
Creed lands a jab.
Creed tests Eight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eight is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Creed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed works Eight's body with a nice hook.
Creed feints a jab promting Eight to slip. Creed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Eight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eight moves in looking to clinch but Creed pushes him off.
Creed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eight misses with a body shot.
Eight tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Creed.
Creed lands a jab to Eight's midsection.
Creed lands a jab-cross combination.
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed lands a nice hook to Eight's body. Eight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eight misses with a shot to the body
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Creed lands with a right hand.
Creed jabs Eight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Creed scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Creed. Beautiful body shot.
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eight throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
mr Eight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.
Creed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Creed.
Creed connects with a body shot.
Creed digs a good hook to Eight's body.
Eight throws a nice looking combination but Creed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Creed catches Eight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Creed connects with a body shot.
Creed thuds a left hand into Eight's body.
Creed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eight tries to clinch
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Creed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Creed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eight's head.
Creed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed with a hook.
Eight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Eight.
Eight tries to clinch but Creed moves away
and Creed counters with a three punch combo that has Eight backing up. Eight nods at Creed to acknowledge the strikes.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Eight throws an off balance right hand
and Creed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab lands there for Creed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the body from Eight misses
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eight moves forwards but Creed connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Creed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Creed!
Apollo Creed retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Apollo Creed gave a big smile as he said 'I'm back, bitches!'.