PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kame Hameha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jones
vs
Hameha

213 cm
21
198 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kame Hameha!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hameha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hameha tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hameha to the ground. Hameha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hameha swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Hameha sprawls well.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
A punch combination from Hameha misses.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Hameha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hameha misses with a few strikes there.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Hameha shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Hameha does no damage.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kame Hameha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hameha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Hameha pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.

Hameha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Hameha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hameha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Hameha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hameha.
Jab by Hameha.
Hameha tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Hameha as Jones shoots in.
Hameha misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Hameha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Hameha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.

Hameha rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.

Hameha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hameha. Jones shrugs it off though.
Hameha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hameha misses with a series of wild punches.
Hameha throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Hameha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones slips under a jab from Hameha.
Hameha connects with a high kick.
Hameha misses with the combination.
Hameha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Hameha moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Hameha throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hameha. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hameha misses with a double jab.
Hameha tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hameha looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.

Hameha rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hameha - that landed with a thud.

Hameha manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Hameha.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Hameha tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hameha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hameha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hameha is looking to score with low kicks.

Hameha clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hameha manages to break the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hameha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hameha as he jumps to the side.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Hameha counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kame Hameha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hameha throws a one two combo.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hameha counters with a two punch combo.

Jones is rocked!
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Hameha connects with a nice looking jab.
Hameha tries a head kick but it misses.
Hameha misses with a few strikes there.
Jones shoots and misses

and Hameha moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hameha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hameha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Hameha.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hameha lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hameha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kame Hameha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries for a takedown but Hameha circles away easily
and Hameha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hameha stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Hameha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hameha rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hameha just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Hameha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.

Hameha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hameha ducks under a wild hook from Jones.

Hameha drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.

Hameha breaks the clinch.
Hameha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hameha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Hameha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hameha counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Hameha to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Hameha counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.

Hameha drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Hameha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hameha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Hameha - that landed with a thud.

Hameha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Hameha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Hameha does no damage.
Hameha scoring well with a low kick there.
Kame Hameha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hameha looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Hameha throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Hameha.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hameha counters with a right hand to the body.
Hameha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hameha throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Hameha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hameha.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Hameha.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hameha!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hameha manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Hameha preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kame Hameha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones misses with a takedown
and Hameha counters with a nice body shot.
Jones blocks a head kick by Hameha.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Hameha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hameha, as that shot connected.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Hameha counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hameha throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Hameha drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hameha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hameha fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hameha looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hameha.
Jones throws a right hand that Hameha ducks under and follows up with a left that Hameha also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Hameha counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by Hameha there.
Hameha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hameha lands with a nice body punch.
Hameha is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Hameha counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
A combination from Hameha does no damage.

Hameha has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hameha prevents it.
Hameha works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hameha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots and misses
and Hameha counters with a nice uppercut.
Hameha lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Hameha.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hameha counters with a left and a right that hurts Jones! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Hameha jumps into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones can't escape the position.
Hameha content just to control the position here.
Jones swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jones wants to hold on but Hameha pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hameha is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jones misses with a takedown

and Hameha counters by moving into the clinch.
Hameha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hameha breaks from the clinch.
Jones moves out of range as Hameha strikes.
Jones misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hameha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Hameha counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown but Hameha circles away easily

and Hameha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hameha works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.

Hameha breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hameha clinches.
Steve Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hameha.

Hameha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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

Hameha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hameha moves into the clinch.
Hameha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Hameha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for Jones.
Kame Hameha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hameha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kame Hameha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hameha 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kame Hameha!