PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mervin Uybanua Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Hypster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Uybanua Ruiz
vs
Hypster

175 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mervin Uybanua Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Hypster!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uybanua Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Hypster moves out of range easily.
Uybanua Ruiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Hypster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hypster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uybanua Ruiz is able to avoid easily.
Uybanua Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Hypster moves out of range easily.
Hypster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hypster.
Hypster connects with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hypster, right into the meat.
Uybanua Ruiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uybanua Ruiz misses with a head kick.
Uybanua Ruiz tries to bum rush Hypster with a series of wild strikes but Hypster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uybanua Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Hypster connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hypster misses with a low kick.

Hypster has closed the distance and engaged Uybanua Ruiz in a clinch.

Hypster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Hypster.
Uybanua Ruiz avoids a kick to the body.
Hypster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Uybanua Ruiz checks a low kick from Hypster.
Uybanua Ruiz misses with a wild combination.
Hypster thumps Uybanua Ruiz with a low kick.
Hypster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uybanua Ruiz blocks a head kick by Hypster.
Hypster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hypster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hypster thumps Uybanua Ruiz with a low kick.
Mr Hypster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hypster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hypster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hypster lands a nice looking body kick.
Hypster throws a leg kick but Uybanua Ruiz checks it.
Hypster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hypster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uybanua Ruiz moves away.
Uybanua Ruiz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hypster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hypster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Hypster finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Uybanua Ruiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hypster scores with a head kick. Uybanua Ruiz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hypster lands with a hook. Uybanua Ruiz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uybanua Ruiz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hypster keeps Uybanua Ruiz at a distance using the push kick.
Hypster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hypster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hypster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Uybanua Ruiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hypster. That's going to slow Uybanua Ruiz down.
Hypster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uybanua Ruiz is looking to clinch.
Hypster lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hypster.
Uybanua Ruiz moves out of range of the body kick from Hypster.
Hypster throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hypster lands with a kick to the temple. Uybanua Ruiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crunch! Hypster slams his shin into Uybanua Ruiz's torso.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hypster.
Hypster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uybanua Ruiz is out of range and Hypster settles back down.
Uybanua Ruiz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Uybanua Ruiz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That kick from Hypster tenderised Uybanua Ruiz's leg. Uybanua Ruiz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hypster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uybanua Ruiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uybanua Ruiz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hypster. Hypster obviously looking to wear him down.
Hypster scores with a push kick.
Hypster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Hypster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hypster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mr Hypster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hypster. Uybanua Ruiz shrugs it off though.
Hypster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mervin Uybanua Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hypster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hypster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hypster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hypster lands a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hypster finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hypster plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hypster lands a leg kick that knocks Uybanua Ruiz off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hypster throws the kick towards the body but Uybanua Ruiz avoids it.
Hypster scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hypster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hypster bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hypster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hypster lands a high kick!
Uybanua Ruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hypster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uybanua Ruiz's sensitive parts.
Uybanua Ruiz moves out of range of the leg kick from Hypster.

Hypster darts in and clinches Uybanua Ruiz up against the cage.

Hypster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hypster cracks the inside of Uybanua Ruiz's front leg.
Hypster throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hypster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hypster feints and then cracks Uybanua Ruiz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uybanua Ruiz down.
Hypster scores with a push kick.
Hypster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Uybanua Ruiz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hypster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hypster scoring well with a low kick there.
Hypster is looking to land body kicks.
Hypster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uybanua Ruiz in his tracks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hypster.
Hypster lands a leg kick that knocks Uybanua Ruiz off balance momentarily.
Uybanua Ruiz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hypster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hypster throws a head kick that Uybanua Ruiz semi-blocks.
Hypster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hypster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hypster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uybanua Ruiz.
Hypster thuds his shin into the meat of Uybanua Ruiz's side.
Hypster scores with a jab to the head.
Hypster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hypster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hypster is looking to slow Uybanua Ruiz down with leg kicks.
Uybanua Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick
and Hypster counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hypster throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hypster.
Hypster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hypster!
Hypster feints and then cracks Uybanua Ruiz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uybanua Ruiz down.
Hypster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uybanua Ruiz's calf.
Hypster lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Hypster.
Hypster misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uybanua Ruiz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hypster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Hypster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hypster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uybanua Ruiz. That did some damage!
Uybanua Ruiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hypster counters with a good, hard body kick but Uybanua Ruiz shrugs it off.
Hypster throws a sloppy head kick and Uybanua Ruiz moves out of range easily.
Hypster lands a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hypster - that will leave a mark!
Hypster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uybanua Ruiz's calf.
Hypster throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Uybanua Ruiz counters with a leg kick.
Uybanua Ruiz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hypster throws a leg kick which misses Uybanua Ruiz's front leg but catches the back leg as Uybanua Ruiz tries to avoid it.
Hypster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uybanua Ruiz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hypster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uybanua Ruiz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hypster throws the kick towards the body but Uybanua Ruiz avoids it.
Uybanua Ruiz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Uybanua Ruiz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hypster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hypster keeps Uybanua Ruiz at a distance using the push kick.
Hypster lands a leg kick that knocks Uybanua Ruiz off balance momentarily.
Uybanua Ruiz blocks a head kick by Hypster.
Hypster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hypster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hypster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hypster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uybanua Ruiz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mr Hypster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hypster misses with a double jab.
Uybanua Ruiz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hypster.
Hypster lands a nice shot to the body.
Uybanua Ruiz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uybanua Ruiz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uybanua Ruiz misses with a hook
and Hypster counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Hypster.
Uybanua Ruiz blocks the body kick.
A head kick from Hypster lands but Uybanua Ruiz takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from Hypster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uybanua Ruiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hypster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hypster. Uybanua Ruiz shrugs it off though.
Uybanua Ruiz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Uybanua Ruiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hypster counters with a good, hard body kick but Uybanua Ruiz shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hypster - that will leave a mark!
Hypster thumps Uybanua Ruiz with a low kick.
Hypster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uybanua Ruiz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hypster scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hypster lands with a kick to the temple. Uybanua Ruiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hypster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hypster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hypster throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A clash of legs there as Uybanua Ruiz blocks the low kick.
Hypster throws a head kick that misses.
Hypster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Uybanua Ruiz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hypster swats away the attempt to clinch by Uybanua Ruiz.
Mervin Uybanua Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hypster lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Hypster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hypster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Hypster!