PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Do Ho Joy (ranked 1489 p4p, 2008 weight class) and Anti Half Assed (ranked 210 p4p, 265 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ho Joy
vs
Half Assed

175 cm
43
152
43 - 25 - 0

179 cm
38
165
32 - 24 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Bondi MMA ðŸï¸

AVALON

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 43 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Do Ho Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 24 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anti Half Assed!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Joy is looking to clinch.
Half Assed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ho Joy or perhaps it was just good defense by Half Assed, which made it look bad.
Jab by Half Assed.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Joy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho Joy throws a quick counter head kick but Half Assed was just out of range.
Ho Joy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab from Ho Joy.
Half Assed misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Joy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Ho Joy moves into the clinch.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy dodges an elbow strike from Half Assed.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Ho Joy.
Half Assed lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho Joy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho Joy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Ho Joy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Ho Joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Half Assed lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
Ho Joy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy takes a shot to the head.
Half Assed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Half Assed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy throws a head punch that misses.
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho Joy gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy works on Half Assed's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Half Assed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ho Joy or not.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Ho Joy.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho Joy's elbow.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Half Assed avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Half Assed.
Ho Joy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho Joy lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho Joy prevents the takedown attempt.
Ho Joy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed can't get the takedown.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Half Assed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed looking for a takedown.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
Ho Joy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Ho Joy lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho Joy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Ho Joy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Joy lands a left hand.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ho Joy.
Half Assed is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Half Assed.
Ho Joy blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Half Assed gets through Ho Joy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ho Joy pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ho Joy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ho Joy shoots in and drives through. Half Assed sprawls well.
Ho Joy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ho Joy clinches.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho Joy.
Half Assed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Half Assed is working Ho Joy over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ho Joy.
Half Assed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Half Assed tries to land a knee to the head but Ho Joy blocks with his arms.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Ho Joy.
Half Assed lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy takes a shot to the head.
Half Assed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ho Joy as Half Assed tries to tie him up.
Ho Joy works on Half Assed's body with a couple of short punches.
Ho Joy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Half Assed.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Half Assed avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage.
A short right from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Half Assed.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Half Assed avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage.
Ho Joy misses with some punches.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Half Assed.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Ho Joy working aggressively here.
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, Half Assed scores with a nice short uppercut.

Half Assed has picked Ho Joy up - he's going for a ride! Half Assed dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ho Joy pushes Half Assed off looking to stand but Half Assed dives back in and keeps control.
Ho Joy wants to improve his position but Half Assed is controlling well.

Half Assed is looking for a kimura but Ho Joy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Half Assed to get the leverage.
Ho Joy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Half Assed stopping the sweep attempt from Ho Joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed advances to half guard.
Ho Joy wants to improve his position but Half Assed is controlling well.
Ho Joy won't allow Half Assed to pass to mount.

Ho Joy actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Half Assed there.
Half Assed wants to free his trapped foot but Ho Joy is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Half Assed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Half Assed is looking to advance position but Ho Joy won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Half Assed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ho Joy is not content to let Half Assed control the position.

Half Assed is looking for a kimura but Ho Joy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Half Assed to get the leverage.
Ho Joy wants to control but Half Assed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ho Joy shoots in looking for a takedown but Half Assed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ho Joy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ho Joy tries to clinch up but Half Assed circles away and keeps his distance.
Ho Joy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Half Assed misses.
Ho Joy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Half Assed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Half Assed jabs at Ho Joy's body.
Good shot there by Half Assed.
Ho Joy tries for a takedown but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Ho Joy clinches with his opponent.
Do Ho Joy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Half Assed tries to score a body lock takedown but Ho Joy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy.
Half Assed throws a head punch that misses.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Ho Joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho Joy.
Half Assed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
Half Assed works on Ho Joy's body with a couple of short punches.
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho Joy.
Half Assed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Half Assed.
Ho Joy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed lands a left hand.
Ho Joy avoids the elbow strike from Half Assed, against the cage.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Half Assed swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Half Assed has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ho Joy uses from the top position.

Half Assed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ho Joy is looking to stand up but Half Assed won't let him.
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ho Joy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Half Assed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ho Joy won't allow Half Assed to sweep him here.

Half Assed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ho Joy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Ho Joy defends easily.

Ho Joy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ho Joy has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
Ho Joy wants to get up but he can't break Half Assed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Half Assed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ho Joy forces his way into half guard.
Half Assed wants to control but Ho Joy is keeping busy.
Half Assed manages to get to full guard.
Ho Joy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Half Assed's guard.

Half Assed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Half Assed is looking for a triangle but Ho Joy pushes his legs off easily.

Ho Joy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ho Joy has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
Ho Joy wants to stand but Half Assed is controlling his posture from full guard.

Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Ho Joy defends easily.
Ho Joy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Half Assed is proving hard to escape from.
Do Ho Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho Joy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Half Assed 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
A very excited looking Anti Half Assed 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.
Do Ho Joy spoke after the fight, saying 'Thats it for me. Thank you all!'.