PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr AFive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhaldy Humphathouan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr AFive has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

AFive
vs
Humphathouan

200 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr AFive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zhaldy Humphathouan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AFive ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Humphathouan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and AFive counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
AFive seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Humphathouan is pressing down on AFive's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Humphathouan looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zhaldy Humphathouan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Humphathouan with a lazy takedown attempt

and AFive counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Humphathouan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
AFive would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Humphathouan trying to keep a closed guard but AFive is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Humphathouan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and AFive decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Humphathouan's guard.
AFive has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Humphathouan is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humphathouan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
AFive will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zhaldy Humphathouan.
Humphathouan tries for a takedown but AFive circles away easily
letting AFive counter with a right hand.
Mr AFive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhaldy Humphathouan.
Humphathouan has his takedown stuffed

and AFive counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humphathouan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. AFive manages to get himself to full guard.
Humphathouan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Humphathouan won't allow AFive to get back to his feet.
Humphathouan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed AFive's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr AFive dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A telegraphed right hand from AFive misses the target.
Humphathouan doesn't manage to clinch there - AFive circles away.
Humphathouan with a lazy takedown attempt

and AFive decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Humphathouan's guard.
AFive has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
AFive won't allow Humphathouan to get back to his feet.
AFive has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Humphathouan is proving hard to escape from.
AFive postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zhaldy Humphathouan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Humphathouan closes the distance but AFive moves to the side
and AFive connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
AFive throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Humphathouan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Humphathouan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and AFive counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by AFive.
Humphathouan wants to get back to his feet but AFive is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
AFive is looking to stand up but Humphathouan won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humphathouan wants to stand but AFive is controlling the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
AFive avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
AFive knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Humphathouan on the ground.
Humphathouan is breathing heavily.

Humphathouan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humphathouan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Humphathouan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Humphathouan wants to stand and escape but AFive is having none of it.

Humphathouan has his foot on AFive's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. AFive works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Humphathouan trying to control the position.
Humphathouan has a closed guard, preventing AFive from standing up.
Humphathouan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Zhaldy Humphathouan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
AFive circles away from the clinch attempt

and AFive counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by AFive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr AFive dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Humphathouan tries to clinch up

and AFive counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Humphathouan has his hands on AFive's head, controlling the position.
Humphathouan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for AFive!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humphathouan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as AFive is looking to escape.
Mr AFive is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
AFive is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
AFive is squirming around, avoiding Humphathouan's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that AFive really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
AFive avoids a series of strikes thrown by Humphathouan.
Humphathouan is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Humphathouan trying to control but AFive is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Humphathouan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's four 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.
Humphathouan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and AFive counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Humphathouan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for AFive!
Humphathouan working AFive over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mr AFive.
Well AFive 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 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... Mr AFive!