PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fabian Cameron was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hulahula
vs
Cameron

176 cm
26
182 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

176 cm
26
180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabian Cameron!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulahula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hulahula throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cameron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hulahula is in Cameron's guard.
Cameron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cameron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hulahula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cameron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cameron looking for a sweep. Not yet Cameron, not yet.
Hulahula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cameron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cameron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cameron is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cameron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hulahula stopping the sweep attempt from Cameron.
Hulahula postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Cameron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulahula with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hulahula is looking to work some ground and pound but Cameron has wrist control.
Cameron wants to sweep here but Hulahula controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cameron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hulahula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cameron is working away from the top position though.
Hulahula is looking for a sweep. Cameron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cameron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cameron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hulahula keeps working.
Cameron is pressing down on Hulahula's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hulahula is holding on for now.
Cameron wants to advance to full mount but Hulahula doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cameron thows a big elbow that misses.
Hulahula is trying to keep Cameron in close.
Cameron postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cameron throwing strikes but missing.
Hulahula keeping full guard, as Cameron tries to pass.
Hulahula wants to sweep here but Cameron controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cameron wants to pass the guard but Hulahula is keeping the position.
Hulahula has control of Cameron's left arm, preventing Cameron from doing any damage.
Cameron throws and elbow that misses. Hulahula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cameron's guard. Nice move by Hulahula!
Hulahula connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hulahula working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hulahula seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heimo Hulahula dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hulahula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cameron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hulahula throws a poor cross that misses
and Hulahula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Cameron misses its intended target.
Cameron throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hulahula counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulahula tries to clinch up.
Hulahula throws a front kick aimed at Cameron's knee but Cameron avoids it well.
Hulahula with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cameron slips under a jab.
Hulahula throws a push kick but Cameron slaps the foot to one side.
Hulahula misses with a looping left.
Hulahula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hulahula lands a jab.
Hulahula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hulahula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cameron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hulahula tries to clinch but Cameron moves out of range.
Hulahula misses with a low kick.
Cameron shoots in looking for a takedown. Hulahula tries to sprawl out of it but Cameron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hulahula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hulahula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hulahula shoots for a double leg takedown but Cameron sprawls well. He's pushed Hulahula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heimo Hulahula. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cameron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hulahula avoids the body shot from Cameron.
Cameron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cameron lands a glancing blow to the side of Hulahula's head.
Hulahula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hulahula takes one on the button.
Cameron swings for the body but Hulahula moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cameron to counter with a crisp jab.
Hulahula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hulahula misses with a combination
and Cameron counters with a right hand to the body.
Hulahula throws a body punch but Cameron moves out of range.
Hulahula scores with the left hand. Cameron knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hulahula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heimo Hulahula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulahula shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fabian Cameron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hulahula misses with a hook
and Cameron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hulahula misses with a takedown attempt
and Cameron counters with a nice uppercut.
Cameron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hulahula throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cameron counter with a right hand.
Cameron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hulahula.
Hulahula swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cameron counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulahula swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cameron to counter with a crisp jab.
Hulahula throws an off balance right hand
letting Cameron counter with a right hand.
Hulahula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula throws a lazy uppercut
and Cameron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cameron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hulahula throws a lazy uppercut
and Cameron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hulahula takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hulahula is looking to clinch but Cameron is avoiding it.

Hulahula drives through with a takedown into Cameron's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cameron is on top in guard.
Hulahula keeping full guard, as Cameron tries to pass.
Hulahula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cameron is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cameron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hulahula manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cameron has Hulahula in his guard.
Cameron wants to control the position but Hulahula says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cameron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hulahula is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula is trying to control. Cameron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cameron is trying to control but can't.
Hulahula prevents Cameron from improving his position.
Hulahula wants to control but Cameron is keeping him busy.
Cameron wants to get back to full guard.
Cameron is refusing to be controlled, as Hulahula sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cameron is trying to get back to full guard.
Hulahula drops an elbow to the side of Cameron's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cameron is looking to control Hulahula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cameron avoid being mounted?
Cameron works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hulahula stopping the sweep attempt from Cameron.
Hulahula looking to sit in guard and control but Cameron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cameron works over Hulahula with some ground and pound from guard.
Cameron postures up in Hulahula's guard and throws a big left but Hulahula blocks it.
Hulahula keeping moving, preventing Cameron from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabian Cameron really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A slow jab from Cameron misses its intended target.
Hulahula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cameron.
Hulahula misses with a lunging right hand
and Cameron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hulahula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cameron misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hulahula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron looks to score with a jab to the body but Hulahula is just out of range.
Cameron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hulahula.
Cameron connects with a crisp jab.
Hulahula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hulahula misses with an uppercut
and Cameron counters with a straight right hand.
Hulahula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cameron.
Hulahula misses with an uppercut
and Cameron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hulahula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hulahula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cameron. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula wants to clinch up but Cameron keeps it at a distance.
Cameron stuns Hulahula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hulahula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cameron.
Hulahula throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cameron counter with a right hand.
Cameron throws an overhand right that lands on Hulahula's shoulder, as Hulahula tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Cameron coming out on top.
Hulahula defending well as Cameron loads up on a big left hand.
Cameron throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hulahula counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron looks to score with a jab to the body but Hulahula is just out of range.
Cameron takes one on the button.
Cameron misses with an uppercut. Hulahula saw that one coming.
Hulahula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cameron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cameron throws a body punch but Hulahula moves out of range.
Hulahula looks to land a left hand but Cameron moved out of range nicely.
Cameron jabs Hulahula to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A combination from Hulahula does no damage.
Hulahula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cameron.
Hulahula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fabian Cameron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hulahula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hulahula throws a lazy uppercut
and Cameron counters with a stiff right hand.

Hulahula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cameron is trying to defend but Hulahula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hulahula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Fabian Cameron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Cameron throws a body punch but Hulahula moves out of range.
That kick from Hulahula tenderised Cameron's leg. Cameron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cameron swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Hulahula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cameron won't be happy with that.
Hulahula landing strikes.
Hulahula landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cameron manages to get back to half guard.
Hulahula is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cameron wants to get back to full guard.
Hulahula is keen to just control but Cameron is a slippery customer.
Hulahula with the ground and pound but Cameron uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Cameron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula preventing the sweep.
Hulahula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cameron is controlling Hulahula's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cameron can't keep his opponent in guard - Hulahula advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hulahula winds up and cracks Cameron with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hulahula is looking to take a break and control but Cameron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cameron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hulahula is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hulahula keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hulahula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hulahula looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hulahula wants to take a breather but Cameron is having none of it.
Cameron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cameron is trying to control the position but Hulahula postures up.
Hulahula chips away with some ground and pound.
Cameron trying to control the position here.
Cameron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heimo Hulahula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hulahula is one step ahead there.
Hulahula wants to pass the guard but Cameron is keeping the position.
Cameron keeping moving, preventing Hulahula from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cameron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hulahula manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cameron wants to control from the top but Hulahula keeps moving.
Hulahula is pulling down on Cameron's head to control his posture.
Cameron postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Heimo Hulahula wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hulahula avoids the body shot from Cameron.
Cameron scores with a jab to the body.
Cameron closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hulahula circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heimo Hulahula showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cameron has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Cameron!
Fabian Cameron is the new welterweight champion!