PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timi Lerkenoen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Fuerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuerte comes into a darkened arena with his song building. El Fuerte's Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! El Fuerte has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Timi Lerkenoen's chin.

Lerkenoen
vs
Fuerte

175 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timi Lerkenoen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Fuerte!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lerkenoen moves into range and clinches up with Fuerte.
Lerkenoen lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuerte backwards.
Fuerte goes for a takedown attempt but Lerkenoen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Fuerte gets a takedown into half guard.

Fuerte is working for a kimura but Lerkenoen is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuerte is trying to control the action in half guard but Lerkenoen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuerte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Fuerte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lerkenoen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuerte.
Fuerte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lerkenoen's head.

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.
Fuerte trying to mount his opponent but Lerkenoen defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuerte throwing shots but Lerkenoen is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuerte passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fuerte trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
Lerkenoen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fuerte.
Lerkenoen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lerkenoen tries to get out of the position.
Fuerte lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fuerte punching from mount but Lerkenoen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fuerte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuerte wants to control the pace but Lerkenoen is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lerkenoen pushes Fuerte up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lerkenoen.
Lerkenoen is pushing Fuerte up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lerkenoen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lerkenoen.
Lerkenoen scores with a shoulder strike.
Lerkenoen lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lerkenoen.
Fuerte tries for a takedown but Lerkenoen manages to get underhooks.
Fuerte has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lerkenoen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lerkenoen scores with a shot to the side of Fuerte's head.
Fuerte looking for a takedown.
Timi Lerkenoen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Fuerte.
Lerkenoen lands with a left to the head.
Fuerte looking for a takedown.
Lerkenoen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lerkenoen.

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.
Lerkenoen stalling against the cage.
Lerkenoen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Fuerte drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lerkenoen pulls his leg out and moves away.

Lerkenoen moves into the clinch.
Lerkenoen effectively controlling the action here.
Lerkenoen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lerkenoen lands with a short shot to the head.
Lerkenoen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuerte backwards.
Lerkenoen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuerte tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lerkenoen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lerkenoen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuerte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lerkenoen lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Lerkenoen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lerkenoen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lerkenoen.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lerkenoen.
Lerkenoen pushes Fuerte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lerkenoen lands a shoulder strike.
Lerkenoen gets through Fuerte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fuerte wants a takedown.
Lerkenoen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lerkenoen stops a takedown attempt from Fuerte.
Fuerte goes for a takedown attempt but Lerkenoen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timi Lerkenoen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Fuerte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuerte throws a head kick that misses.
Fuerte misses with a head kick.
Fuerte looks for the body kick but Lerkenoen saw that one coming.
Fuerte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lerkenoen instigates a clinch.
Fuerte tries for a takedown but Lerkenoen manages to get underhooks.
Lerkenoen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fuerte tries to score a body lock takedown but Lerkenoen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lerkenoen stalling against the cage.
Lerkenoen scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lerkenoen scores with a shoulder strike.
Lerkenoen pushes Fuerte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuerte changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lerkenoen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Timi Lerkenoen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Fuerte.
Lerkenoen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Lerkenoen forces Fuerte back against the cage and clinches.
Lerkenoen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuerte backwards.
Fuerte takes a shot to the head.
Fuerte is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lerkenoen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lerkenoen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two 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.
Fuerte looking for a takedown.
Lerkenoen effectively controlling the action here.
Lerkenoen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lerkenoen has Fuerte pushed against the cage.
Lerkenoen gets through Fuerte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lerkenoen gets through Fuerte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lerkenoen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuerte is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lerkenoen.
Lerkenoen lands with a short shot to the head.
Lerkenoen lands a left hand.
Lerkenoen has Fuerte pushed against the cage.
Lerkenoen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lerkenoen.
Fuerte has Lerkenoen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lerkenoen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fuerte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lerkenoen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fuerte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lerkenoen lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuerte backwards.
Lerkenoen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuerte backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuerte tries for a takedown but Lerkenoen manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Lerkenoen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timi Lerkenoen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lerkenoen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timi Lerkenoen!