PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patinoitunut Runomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hojo Hojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runomies comes to the ring accompanied by Patinoitunut Runomies. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Runomies
vs
Hojo

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

175 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patinoitunut Runomies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hojo Hojo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hojo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hojo tries to land a leg kick but Runomies saw it coming and moves away.
Hojo looks for the body kick but Runomies saw that one coming.
Hojo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hojo throws a solid leg kick but Runomies takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hojo.
Hojo tests Runomies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Hojo misses.
Runomies lands a glancing blow to the side of Hojo's head.
Runomies scores with a nice strike.
Hojo throws a leg kick but Runomies sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hojo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hojo is looking to clinch but Runomies is avoiding it.
Hojo looks to land a right hand but Runomies moved out of range.
Hojo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Runomies connects with a solid leg kick.
Hojo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hojo throws a low kick but Runomies moves out of range easily.
Hojo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hojo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runomies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hojo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Runomies.
Hojo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runomies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hojo misses with a low kick.
Runomies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runomies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hojo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hojo blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hojo.
Hojo throws a lazy right hand but Runomies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Runomies finds it's way through Hojo's defenses.
Runomies takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Runomies tries to land a leg kick but Hojo saw it coming and moves away.
Hojo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Runomies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Hojo is predictable there
and Runomies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hojo connects with an inside leg kick.
Hojo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runomies checks it well.
Hojo throws a leg kick but Runomies moved away.
Hojo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Runomies is out of range and Hojo settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Runomies.
The fighters circling - Runomies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hojo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Runomies misses with a body shot.
Runomies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hojo moves away.
Hojo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runomies has time to react.
Runomies misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hojo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Runomies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Runomies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hojo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hojo misses with a low kick as Runomies jumps back.
Hojo Hojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hojo darts in trying to clinch
and Runomies counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runomies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hojo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Hojo misses
and Runomies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hojo throws a jab when Runomies was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Patinoitunut Runomies will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A swing and a miss from Hojo.
Runomies lands with a nice body punch.
Hojo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runomies has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from Hojo misses.
Hojo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hojo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Runomies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Runomies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hojo cracks the inside of Runomies's front leg.
Runomies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hojo.
Runomies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runomies just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Runomies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hojo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Runomies misses with a looping right.
Hojo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Runomies counters with a nice uppercut.
Runomies scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runomies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hojo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hojo misses with a leg kick
letting Runomies counter with a right hand.
Hojo tries to work over Runomies's front leg with a kick but Runomies checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runomies throws out a loose jab but Hojo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runomies throws a jab but it's blocked by Hojo.
Runomies feints and then cracks Hojo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hojo down.
Runomies lands a head shot.
Hojo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Runomies explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hojo is breathing heavily.
Runomies misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Runomies.
A jab from Runomies does it's job there.
Runomies misses the shot to the body.
Runomies misses with a few strikes there.
Runomies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hojo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Runomies checks a leg kick.
Hojo wants to clinch but Runomies slips to the side
and Runomies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hojo thinking.
Runomies connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runomies checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Runomies.
Runomies jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Runomies lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Runomies tests Hojo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hojo motions for Runomies to come forward. Hojo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hojo connects with a solid leg kick.
Hojo moves forwards but Runomies connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runomies fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hojo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hojo lands a leg kick that knocks Runomies off balance momentarily.
Runomies scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hojo wants to slow Runomies down by chopping away at his legs.
Hojo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Runomies counters with a thumping low kick.
Runomies feints and then cracks Hojo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hojo down.
Hojo throws a body kick the misses
and Runomies counters with a nice uppercut.
Runomies is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Runomies tests Hojo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patinoitunut Runomies dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Runomies.
Hojo moves away from the strike by Runomies.
Runomies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hojo throws a head kick that misses
and Runomies counters with a good low kick that Hojo was not able to check.
Runomies does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Hojo is predictable there
and Runomies finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hojo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Runomies.
Hojo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runomies.
Runomies lands with a good body shot.
Runomies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runomies cracks Hojo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hojo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runomies cracks Hojo with an open hand slap.
Hojo moves forwards but Runomies connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Runomies jabs Hojo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runomies feints and then cracks Hojo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hojo down.
Hojo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runomies.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runomies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hojo.
Hojo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runomies, as that shot connected.
A right-left combo lands from Runomies.
Runomies stuns Hojo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runomies!

Hojo is rocked!
Hojo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Runomies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hojo scrambles back to his feet.
Hojo is still on wobbly legs! Can Runomies finish him?
Runomies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Runomies lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hojo seems to have recovered his senses.
Runomies lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Runomies lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Runomies blocks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Runomies.
Jab by Runomies.
Hojo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patinoitunut Runomies is winning the standup battle so far.
Hojo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Runomies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hojo scrambles back to his feet.
Hojo Hojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patinoitunut Runomies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runomies works Hojo's body with a nice hook.
Runomies stalks Hojo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hojo's face. Hojo staggers backwards, shaken.
Runomies moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Runomies throws a series of strikes that have Hojo backpedaling.
Hojo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runomies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hojo's head.
Nice shot lands for Runomies.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hojo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Runomies has got the better of the exchanges.
Hojo walks into a jab.
Hojo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Runomies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Runomies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hojo can do to turn this around?
Hojo misses with a leg kick
and Runomies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Runomies.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Runomies scores with a sloppy right hand. Hojo should have avoided that one.
Runomies goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Runomies, right into the meat.
Runomies connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patinoitunut Runomies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Runomies has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Patinoitunut Runomies!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Patinoitunut Runomies!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Patinoitunut Runomies!

Patinoitunut Runomies wins by unanimous decision!