HC MMA 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Troisiemo (ranked 4297 p4p, 4593 weight class) and Pikku Salamamies (ranked 289 p4p, 291 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Troisiemo
vs
Salamamies

170 cm
25
147
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
24
139
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ernesto Troisiemo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Salamamies!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troisiemo misses the shot to the body.
Salamamies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Troisiemo defends it nicely.
A cross from Troisiemo lands.

Salamamies gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Salamamies is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Troisiemo has escaped the position, nice work there.

Salamamies is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Troisiemo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Salamamies thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salamamies is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Troisiemo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Salamamies looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Salamamies wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Troisiemo, who protects the arm well.

Salamamies is working to tighten his grip on Troisiemo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Troisiemo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Salamamies is really squeezing tight and eventually Troisiemo passes out! Salamamies breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pikku Salamamies!
Pikku Salamamies opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hot Water (ranked 1550 p4p, 2558 weight class) and Jamal Hudak (ranked 77 p4p, 132 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Water
vs
Hudak

171 cm
27
160
11 - 4 - 1

174 cm
29
150
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hot Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hudak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hudak gets control of Water's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hudak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hudak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Hudak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Water slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hudak trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hudak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Water defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hudak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Water showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Water won't allow Hudak to sweep him here.
Hudak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hudak wants to control but Water passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hudak is trying to control but can't.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hudak trying to control but Water postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudak dives in for a single leg takedown but Water sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Water tries to counter by clinching up but Hudak breaks away and moves out of range.
Hudak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Water pinned against the cage. Water gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Water tries to counter by clinching up but Hudak breaks away and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak throws an overhand right that lands on Water's shoulder, as Water tries to avoid the shot.
Water is looking to counter the offense by Hudak and move into the clinch.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hudak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Water circles away.
Hot Water has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Water slips a jab and a cross from Hudak.
Water wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hudak misses with a hook.
Water circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hudak throws a hook to the side of Water's head but Water sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Water as Hudak shoots in.
Water is looking to counter the offense by Hudak and move into the clinch.
Hudak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Water wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hudak tries to clinch but Water is having none of it.
Water seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Water defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hudak.
Hudak tries to clinch but Water moves out of range.
Water tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hudak manages to circle out of the way.
Water avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Water as he avoids it easily.
Water tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hudak manages to circle out of the way.
Water slips a jab from Hudak.
Hudak fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak lands with a hook. Water tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hudak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Water is looking to counter the offense by Hudak and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamal Hudak will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hudak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Water wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Water as he avoids it easily.
Hudak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hudak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Hudak rushes Water and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Water misses with a body punch.
Hudak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Water avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hudak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hudak blocks a body shot from Water.
Water tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water tries to throw a body punch but Hudak avoids it by throwing Water back against the cage.
Hudak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Water is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hot Water has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Water goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hudak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Water tries to work over Hudak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hudak blocks a body shot from Water.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Water goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hudak is trying to pull guard but Water has him pressed against the cage.
Hudak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Water fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hudak moves into the clinch.
Water can't find room to land a body shot as Hudak controls the action.
Water misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hudak wants a takedown.
Water can't find room to land a body shot as Hudak controls the action.
Hudak prevents a body shot from Water.
Hudak goes for a takedown attempt but Water pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hudak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudak doesn't manage to clinch there - Water circles away.
Water is looking to counter the offense by Hudak and move into the clinch.
Water's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hudak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Water scrambles back to his feet.
Hudak dives in and grabs Water's left leg, looking for a takedown. Water pushes down on Hudak's head and hops out.

Hudak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Water pushes Hudak off but Hudak dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudak advances to full mount.

Hudak moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Water has worked his arm free - good work by Water!
Water is pushing Hudak's head away, looking to escape. Hudak manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hudak is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Water is trying to escape and Hudak transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Water is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hudak! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamal Hudak!
A very excited looking Jamal Hudak rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Another Try (ranked 2550 p4p, 2973 weight class) and Pikku Kaveri (ranked 193 p4p, 220 weight class). Pikku Kaveri has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Another Try's chin.

Try
vs
Kaveri

169 cm
24
141
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
24
142
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Another Try!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Kaveri!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kaveri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Kaveri is trying for a kimura here. Try looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kaveri wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikku Kaveri!
Pikku Kaveri is the new bantamweight champion!
Pikku Kaveri decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.