PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 4096 p4p, 1469 weight class) and Crock O Snake Under The Sea (ranked 544 p4p, 221 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Hakekia
vs
Under The Sea

180 cm
32
170
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
28
184
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia lands a nice hook to Under The Sea's body. Under The Sea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hakekia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Under The Sea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hakekia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Under The Sea as he jumps to the side.
Under The Sea throws a counter combo.
Hakekia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Under The Sea releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Under The Sea circles away.
A combination from Hakekia does no damage.
Under The Sea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hakekia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Under The Sea did well to prevent Hakekia getting side control.
Hakekia is stalling here. Under The Sea is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hakekia seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Under The Sea has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Under The Sea tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia is trying to control Under The Sea's posture but Under The Sea avoids it.
Under The Sea wants to control but Hakekia is keeping him busy.
Hakekia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Under The Sea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hakekia is working hard here to advance position.

Under The Sea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hakekia has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Hakekia's face as Under The Sea controls the position.

Under The Sea swings around for an armbar but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Under The Sea's guard.
Under The Sea 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Under The Sea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hakekia is one step ahead there.
Under The Sea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hakekia wants to stand but Under The Sea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hakekia trying to control but Under The Sea is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hakekia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Under The Sea, up you get!
Hakekia closes the distance and clinches up with Under The Sea, looking for a takedown. Hakekia pushes Under The Sea against the cage but Under The Sea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hakekia defends it well.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Under The Sea circles away easily

and Under The Sea counters with a series of strikes that sends Hakekia to the canvas! Under The Sea follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Under The Sea wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.
Under The Sea is still trying to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hakekia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Under The Sea defends well.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crock O Snake Under The Sea dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Under The Sea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hakekia.
It seemed like Under The Sea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alika Hakekia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakekia has his takedown stuffed

and Under The Sea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Hakekia wants to sweep but no luck.
Under The Sea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia is not content to let Under The Sea control the position.
Hakekia is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Under The Sea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hakekia bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hakekia is looking to clinch.
Hakekia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Under The Sea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Under The Sea is fending him off so far but Hakekia persists. Nope, Under The Sea circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Under The Sea! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia fails with a takedown attempt.
Under The Sea looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Under The Sea swivels and escapes.
No luck for Hakekia with that takedown attempt.
Under The Sea appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Under The Sea back to the cage. Hakekia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hakekia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Under The Sea avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Under The Sea defends well and Hakekia ends up having to push Under The Sea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Hakekia backs off Under The Sea throws a huge counter combo but Hakekia manages to avoid it all.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hakekia is looking to clinch but Under The Sea is avoiding it.
Hakekia fails with a takedown attempt.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia is trying to pull guard but Under The Sea turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
Hakekia shoots in for a takedown but Under The Sea shows good takedown defense.
Hakekia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Under The Sea but Under The Sea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Under The Sea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hakekia shoots in but Under The Sea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Under The Sea tries to counter it with a takedown but Hakekia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakekia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Under The Sea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakekia somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crock O Snake Under The Sea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hakekia throws a head kick but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Under The Sea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hakekia shoots for a double leg takedown but Under The Sea sprawls well. He's pushed Hakekia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Under The Sea doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hakekia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Under The Sea's waist but Under The Sea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakekia off to one side.
Hakekia fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Under The Sea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Hakekia rushes Under The Sea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hakekia is working for takedown but Under The Sea is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Under The Sea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Hakekia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Hakekia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hakekia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia looking to control.
Hakekia wants to sweep but no luck.
Under The Sea wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Under The Sea wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
Hakekia wants to sweep but no luck.
Hakekia keeping full guard, as Under The Sea tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hakekia throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hakekia is trying to control the position but Under The Sea postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Hakekia moves into the clinch successfully.
Hakekia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hakekia looking for a takedown.
Hakekia effectively controlling the action here.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia looking to throw knees to the head but Under The Sea is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea is stalling here.
Under The Sea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hakekia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hakekia tries to pull guard but Under The Sea forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hakekia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hakekia tries to break the clinch but Under The Sea is controlling the position.
Under The Sea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hakekia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Under The Sea blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia goes for a double leg but Under The Sea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Under The Sea continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Under The Sea circles away easily

and Under The Sea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hakekia won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Under The Sea advances to mount.
Hakekia tries to hold on but Under The Sea postures up.
Under The Sea controlling his opponent.
Hakekia trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Under The Sea looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crock O Snake Under The Sea.
I've got Under The Sea winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
A very excited looking Crock O Snake Under The Sea made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.