PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Hessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mutombo's choice of entrance music: Wyclef Jean - 911. 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.

Hessler
vs
Mutombo

190 cm
28
197 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

185 cm
32
190 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

Spartan Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clinton Hessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ZaZa Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Hessler tenderised Mutombo's leg. Mutombo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hessler staying out of range there.
Hessler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mutombo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mutombo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hessler circles away.
Mutombo tries to clinch but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutombo tries to clinch but Hessler moves out of range.
Mutombo misses with a double jab
and Hessler counters with a head kick. That will keep Mutombo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mutombo.
Mutombo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hessler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mutombo doesn't seem phased though.
Mutombo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mutombo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hessler staying out of range there.
Hessler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hessler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mutombo checks it well.
Mutombo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hessler looks to land a body kick but Mutombo moved away.
Mutombo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mutombo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hessler throws a head kick that misses.
Hessler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hessler misses with an uppercut
and Mutombo counters with a nice uppercut.
Hessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hessler backing away here, and Mutombo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mutombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hessler manages to avoid it.
Hessler misses the shot to the body.
Hessler throws a body shot but no joy.
Mutombo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hessler.
Hessler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hessler throws a low kick but Mutombo avoids it.
Hessler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like ZaZa Mutombo has been cut.
Hessler throws a leg kick which misses Mutombo's front leg but catches the back leg as Mutombo tries to avoid it.
Jab by Mutombo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hessler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hessler staying out of range there.
Mutombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler throws a front kick that sends Mutombo stumbling back into the cage.
Hessler connects with a looping right hand.
Hessler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - Hessler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hessler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
ZaZa Mutombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
Hessler keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Mutombo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mutombo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mutombo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hessler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mutombo fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a right hand
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Mutombo lands a head shot.
Mutombo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mutombo swings widly with a right hand
and Hessler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mutombo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hessler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hessler motions for Mutombo to come forward. Hessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Hessler there.
Mutombo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Hessler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mutombo is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mutombo checks a leg kick.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Hessler misses.
Mutombo tries to clinch but Hessler is having none of it.
Mutombo slips a jab from Hessler.
Mutombo digs a good body shot into Hessler's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mutombo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hessler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hessler tries to counter by clinching up but Mutombo breaks away and moves out of range.
Hessler throws a hook but Mutombo blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Mutombo. Those never looked like landing.
Mutombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hessler manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mutombo blocks the leg kick.
Mutombo moves out of range as Hessler throws a body kick.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mutombo.
A bone on bone clash there as Mutombo blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Mutombo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mutombo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hessler walks into a left hand.
Mutombo throws a body kick that misses.
Hessler lands a glancing blow to the side of Mutombo's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mutombo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutombo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutombo scores with a hook.
Mutombo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hessler counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Hessler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ZaZa Mutombo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mutombo scores with a three punch combo!
Hessler throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Mutombo tenderised Hessler's leg. Hessler is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hessler!
Mutombo punishes Hessler's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hessler.
Hessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutombo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mutombo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hessler is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Hessler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mutombo doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo moves out of range as Hessler throws a body kick.
Mutombo throws a hook but Hessler avoids it easily.
A big right from Mutombo misses.
Hessler with a hook.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Mutombo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hessler moves out of range of the leg kick from Mutombo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo tries to clinch up but Hessler circles away and keeps his distance.
Hessler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutombo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutombo throws a chopping leg kick but Hessler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hessler misses the shot to the body.
Hessler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Hessler.
Mutombo staying out of range there.
Mutombo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mutombo scores with a nice strike.
Hessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hessler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hessler throws a head kick that misses.
Hessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mutombo throws out a counter right but Hessler avoids it with no problem.
Hessler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mutombo dips to his left and cracks Hessler with an uppercut!
Hessler throws a front kick aimed at Mutombo's knee but Mutombo avoids it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mutombo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hessler has got the better of the exchanges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a body kick that misses.
Mutombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mutombo misses with a left hand
and Hessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutombo throws a hook but Hessler blocks it.
Hessler throws out a leg kick but Mutombo moves out of range and Hessler only half commits.
Hessler slips under a jab.
Hessler throws a front kick that sends Mutombo stumbling back into the cage.
Mutombo tries to land a front kick but Hessler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hessler misses with a wild combination.
Hessler feints and then cracks Mutombo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutombo down.
Clinton Hessler is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Hessler tenderised Mutombo's leg. Mutombo is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Mutombo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hessler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Hessler misses.
Hessler wants to slow Mutombo down by chopping away at his legs.
Hessler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mutombo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mutombo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mutombo misses with a hook. Hessler ducked under it nicely.
Mutombo throws a lazy right hand but Hessler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hessler, right into the meat.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid body kick from Mutombo.
We've been told by Hessler's head coaches at ELITE GYM 40CAP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mutombo tries to clinch but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler checks a leg kick.
Mutombo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mutombo.
Mutombo thuds his right hand into Hessler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a hook but Hessler blocks it.
Mutombo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hessler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mutombo. Mutombo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hessler throws a front kick aimed at Mutombo's knee but Mutombo avoids it well.
Mutombo connects with a high kick.
Hessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hessler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mutombo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hessler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mutombo moves out of range of the body kick.
Hessler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mutombo is looking to clinch.
Hessler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hessler staying out of range there.
Mutombo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hessler misses with a hook.
Mutombo checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Hessler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on ZaZa Mutombo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hessler sizes up Mutombo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mutombo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hessler.
A clash of legs there as Mutombo blocks the low kick.
Hessler checks the leg kick.
Mutombo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hessler.
Mutombo misses with a straight left.
Hessler lands with an uppercut that bounces Mutombo off the cage and back into range.
Mutombo misses with a body shot.
Mutombo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hessler.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
A combination from Mutombo does no damage.
A head kick misses from Hessler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutombo is looking for the big counter here.
Mutombo is looking to land body kicks.
Hessler motions for Mutombo to come forward. Hessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Hessler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mutombo.
Hessler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mutombo on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mutombo has Hessler up against the cage in a clinch.
Mutombo trying to stall but Hessler improves his position.
Mutombo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo scores with a shot to the side of Hessler's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutombo.
Mutombo blocking some punches.
Mutombo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hessler is defending well for now.
Hessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mutombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hessler is trying to stall.
Mutombo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hessler up against the cage.
Mutombo misses with a punch to the body.
ZaZa Mutombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hessler cracks Mutombo with a nice body shot.
Hessler controlling the action here for a moment.
Hessler stalling the fight.
Hessler misses with a punch to the body.
Mutombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutombo.
Hessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mutombo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mutombo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hesslers head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hesslers head.
Mutombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Hessler as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hessler working aggressively here.
Hessler stalling against the cage.
Hessler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hessler misses with a body punch.
Clinton Hessler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hessler misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mutombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mutombo.
A short right from Mutombo on the inside.
Mutombo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hessler prevents a body shot from Mutombo.
Mutombo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hessler tries to work over Mutombo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mutombo works on Hessler's body with a couple of short punches.
Mutombo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mutombo digs a right hand underneath Hessler's ribcage. Hessler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mutombo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mutombo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mutombo is trying to force a seperation but Hessler has the dominant position.
Hessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutombo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo tries to work over Hessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo wants to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaZa Mutombo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hessler 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Hessler!
Clinton Hessler looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Boom!'.