PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Volk Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Dimafelix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volk Han has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Han
vs
Dimafelix

181 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

193 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Volk Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alfredo Dimafelix!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dimafelix avoids it really well and circles away.

Han drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dimafelix seems a little lost for a moment, as Han dominates the positioning.

Han is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dimafelix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Han working away.
Dimafelix is looking to reverse the position.
Dimafelix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Han's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dimafelix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Han perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dimafelix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Han is working away from the top position though.
Dimafelix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dimafelix keeping hold of Han's head, controlling as best he can.
Dimafelix is trying to maintain the position but Han is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two 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.
Han is taking a breather. Dimafelix says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Han is breathing heavily.
Han is pressing down on Dimafelix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dimafelix is holding on for now.
Dimafelix is trying to control but can't.
Han looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dimafelix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Han counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dimafelix is trying to control the position but Han postures up.
Dimafelix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han won't allow Dimafelix to sweep him here.
Han content to stall in guard here.
Dimafelix keeping full guard, as Han tries to pass.
Dimafelix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Han controls the pace.
Han might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Han trying to control but Dimafelix is working from the bottom.
Han is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Han passes into half guard.
Dimafelix is trying to get back to full guard.
Han trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volk Han dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Han fails with the takedown

and Dimafelix decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Han's guard.
Dimafelix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Han has a closed guard, preventing Dimafelix from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimafelix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Han controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Volk Han.
Dimafelix shoots and misses

and Han counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Han trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimafelix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Han is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Han stands and steps away. Dimafelix gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Han gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dimafelix counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Han striking off his back but it's not causing Dimafelix any problems.
Han wants to sweep but no luck.
Dimafelix trying to control the position from guard on top but Han is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimafelix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dimafelix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Han keeping moving, preventing Dimafelix from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han is adopting a defensive guard.
Dimafelix trying to control the position from guard on top but Han is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimafelix would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dimafelix doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Han counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dimafelix's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Han postures up in Dimafelix's guard and throws a big left but Dimafelix blocks it.
Dimafelix keeping moving, preventing Han from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimafelix is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Han is controlling him.
Dimafelix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Han controls the pace.
Dimafelix is trying to control the position but Han postures up.

Dimafelix has his foot on Han's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Han works his way back into a safe position though.
Han sitting in guard here, content to control.
Han trying to control but Dimafelix is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dimafelix avoids the head kick by Han.

Dimafelix drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dimafelix throwing strikes from guard but Han blocks nicely.
Han is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Han has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dimafelix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dimafelix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimafelix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Volk Han will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Han scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Han thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Dimafelix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dimafelix is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dimafelix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Han is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dimafelix will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dimafelix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Han's best efforts.
Dimafelix is trying to stand up here but Han is controlling him well.
Han is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Volk Han.
Dimafelix pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han tries for a takedown but Dimafelix circles away easily
and Dimafelix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Han shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dimafelix defends it nicely.

Dimafelix clinches up with Han and pushes him back against the cage.
Han drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dimafelix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volk Han. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Han has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimafelix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Han as Dimafelix tries to tie him up.
Han tries to pull guard but Dimafelix holds him up against the cage and eventually Han drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Han jumps into guard, dragging Dimafelix to the mat.
Han controls Dimafelix momentarily but Dimafelix frees himself.
Dimafelix stops Han from standing up.
Han pulls Dimafelix in close to prevent any damage.
Han keeping moving, preventing Dimafelix from controlling successfully.
Han is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dimafelix advances to half guard.
Alfredo Dimafelix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volk Han is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Han is doing well to control the position and prevent Dimafelix from advancing to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Volk Han showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Han, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volk Han!