PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Hans (ranked 6065 p4p, 5135 weight class) and Ripley West (ranked 554 p4p, 512 weight class). Roy Hans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hans
vs
West

185 cm
25
223
0 - 2 - 0

192 cm
25
264
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Hans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ripley West!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hans moves out of range as West strikes.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
West buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
West misses the jab.
Hans avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West loads up on a big right hand but Hans slips the punch.
Hans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hans moves out of range as West strikes.
As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hans moves out of range as West strikes.
West throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West looks winded!
Hans moves out of range of the strikes.
Hans throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
West misses with a looping left.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
Hans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good shot there by West.
Hans moves away from the strike by West.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
Ripley West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West scores with a three punch combo!
Hans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hans.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws a series of punches but Hans avoids them all with ease.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West looks to land a combination but Hans avoids it well.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West throws a lazy right hand but Hans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hans throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hans looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from West.
West missing with a left hand there. Hans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hans slips under a jab.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hans slips a jab from West.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
West throws a jab when Hans was well out of range.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hans moves away from the strike by West.
West lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
West throws a series of punches but Hans avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Hans's shoulder, as Hans tries to avoid the shot.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hans was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Hans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West throws a jab when Hans was well out of range.
It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ripley West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
West misses with a straight right.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
Hans slips a jab from West.
West misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans ducks under a wild hook from West.
West misses with a two punch combination.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
West misses with a double jab.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hans ducks under a wild hook from West.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hans had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West throws a hook to the side of Hans's head but Hans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripley West dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A big left from West misses.
Hans slips under a jab.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
Hans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
West throws a right hand that Hans ducks under and follows up with a left that Hans also avoids with ease.
It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West throws out a loose jab but Hans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
West misses with a looping left.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hans slips under a jab.
As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West throws a shot from downtown. Hans moves away and avoids it.
West is breathing heavily.
West throws a looping overhand right but Hans ducks down to avoid it.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
West swinging wildly here.
West might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West loads up on a big right hand but Hans slips the punch.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West throws a right and a left that Hans avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for West. That snapped Hans's head back.
Roy Hans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West throws a looping overhand right but Hans ducks down to avoid it.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hans staying out of range there.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
West misses with an uppercut. Hans saw that one coming.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans dodges the punch combination from West.
Hans slips a jab and a cross from West.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hans slips a jab from West.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hans slips under a jab.
Hans throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from West misses.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West throws out a loose jab but Hans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hans moves out of range of the strikes.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hans moves out of range as West strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans slips a straight right by West.
West throws a nice looking combination but Hans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
West misses with a looping right.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
West misses with a straight left.
West misses with a hook.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
West throws a lazy right hand but Hans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West misses with a hook. Hans ducked under it nicely.
As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hans.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans moves away from the strike by West.
West throws out a leg kick but Hans moves out of range and West only half commits.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hans circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West throws a jab when Hans was well out of range.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West lands a jab-cross combination.
West throws a right hand that Hans ducks under and follows up with a left that Hans also avoids with ease.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West misses with a body shot.
West misses with a looping right.
Hans throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripley West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

West throws out a loose jab but Hans uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West throws a lazy right hand but Hans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hans ducks under a wild hook from West.
It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West loads up on a big right hand but Hans slips the punch.
Hans slips a straight right by West.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
West scores with a one two! Hans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hans takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from West.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West is looking to score with low kicks.
Hans moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West throws a hook but Hans avoids it easily.
West misses with a double jab.
As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
Ripley West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hans blocks a jab.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West misses with a hook. Hans ducked under it nicely.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hans throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hans moves out of range of the strikes.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from West misses.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hans.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hans.
West throws a lazy right hand but Hans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West throws a jab when Hans was well out of range.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hans.
Hans throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
West misses with a straight right.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West throws a jab when Hans was well out of range.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice defenses there by Hans.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
West throws a right hand that Hans ducks under and follows up with a left that Hans also avoids with ease.
It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West misses the jab.
West misses with a low kick.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
A punch combination from West misses.
Hans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
West misses with a straight right.
As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hans defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
Hans slips under a jab from West.
It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hans ducks under a wild hook from West.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West loads up on a big right hand but Hans slips the punch.
It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Hans is just out of range.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West missing with a left hand there. Hans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hans sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West throws a series of punches but Hans moves out of range.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West throws a nice looking combination but Hans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as Hans blocks the low kick.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ripley West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
West swings for the body but Hans moves out of range.
West missing with a left hand there. Hans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West looks to land a right hand but Hans moved out of range.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Hans.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.
Roy Hans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West throws a jab when Hans was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ripley West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ripley West!
Ripley West tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.