PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cheshire
vs
Hamfist

189 cm
29
220 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

190 cm
29
215 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mookie Hamfist!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Hamfist.
Hamfist throws a hook but Cheshire avoids it easily.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamfist circles away.
Hamfist has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hamfist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamfist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheshire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamfist looks to throw the jab but Cheshire is out of range.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Cheshire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hamfist takes a swing at Cheshire's ribcage but misses.
Hamfist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamfist scores with a hook.
Cheshire wants to clinch but Hamfist slips to the side

and Hamfist counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hamfist is working for a kimura but Cheshire is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire is holding on to half guard well.
Cheshire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hamfist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamfist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheshire keeps working.
Cheshire is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheshire has his hands clasped together around Hamfist's back. He's all about the action.
Cheshire is pressing down on Hamfist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist preventing the sweep.
Cheshire trying to keep a closed guard but Hamfist is proving a slippery customer.
Cheshire scores with a nice shot.

Hamfist postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cheshire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamfist, into his guard.

Hamfist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cheshire defends it easily.

Hamfist looking for a guillotine here but Cheshire defends easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cheshire controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamfist, not yet.
Cheshire trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheshire sitting in guard here, content to control.

Hamfist has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cheshire is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hamfist.
Hamfist is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist wants to control but Cheshire postures up.
Cheshire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hamfist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamfist is letting Cheshire control him for a moment.
Hamfist is not content to let Cheshire control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hamfist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mookie Hamfist will probably get the nod.
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.

Hamfist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cheshire counters with a good, hard body kick but Hamfist shrugs it off.
Hamfist fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamfist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cheshire at a distance.
Cheshire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamfist.

Cheshire gets a takedown into half guard.
Hamfist tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hamfist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cheshire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hamfist trying to hold on to Cheshire's head to control him but Cheshire postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheshire in particular looking to stall.
Hamfist trying to control but Cheshire postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cheshire has managed to clinch.
Cheshire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hamfist has Cheshire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cheshire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.
Cheshire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamfist backwards.
Cheshire prevents a body shot from Hamfist.
Hamfist avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
Hamfist wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Cheshire.

Hamfist jumps guard.
Cheshire 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.

Cheshire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cheshire stands and throws Hamfist's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamfist prevents Cheshire from moving into mount.
Hamfist is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hamfist is not content to let Cheshire control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Cheshire politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cheshire prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hamfist struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Hamfist looking for a sweep but Cheshire has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hamfist is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hamfist stopping the sweep attempt from Cheshire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheshire is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hamfist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheshire circles away.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamfist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamfist shoots in looking for a takedown but Cheshire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamfist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hamfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Hamfist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.

Cheshire shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cheshire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamfist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hamfist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheshire pulls his head out easily.
Hamfist tries to roll over but Cheshire keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cheshire trying to control from half guard but Hamfist is working away.

Hamfist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheshire pulls his head out easily.
Cheshire is looking to stall here but Hamfist recovers full guard.
Hamfist thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Hamfist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire looking to pass the guard.
Cheshire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cheshire tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamfist is retaining full guard.

Hamfist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cheshire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cheshire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cheshire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist trying to keep a closed guard but Cheshire is proving a slippery customer.
Cheshire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cheshire trying to control but Hamfist is working from the bottom.

Hamfist working for a triangle but Cheshire defends it easily.

Hamfist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cheshire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cheshire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hamfist keeping moving, preventing Cheshire from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cheshire chips away with some ground and pound.
Cheshire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cheshire trying to control but Hamfist is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benji Cheshire.
Hamfist shoots in but Cheshire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.

Cheshire gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Cheshire clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cheshire slips a jab and a cross from Hamfist.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamfist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheshire misses with a body kick.
A combination from Hamfist does no damage.
Hamfist pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cheshire back to the cage. Hamfist follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamfist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hamfist fails with the takedown.

Cheshire clinches.
Cheshire tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamfist avoids the damage to the body.
Hamfist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheshire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Hamfist pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hamfist dives in for a single leg takedown but Cheshire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cheshire is pushing Hamfist up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cheshire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamfist.
Cheshire prevents Hamfist from breaking the clinch.
Hamfist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheshire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheshire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cheshire has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hamfist regains guard immediately.

Hamfist is looking for a triangle here but Cheshire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cheshire is looking to take a break and control but Hamfist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamfist is looking to regain half guard here but Cheshire keeps moving and retains side control.
Cheshire is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hamfist's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hamfist gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheshire prevents Hamfist from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire trying to control the action but Hamfist is working from the bottom.
Hamfist is trying to maintain the position but Cheshire is very close to passing his half guard.

Hamfist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheshire in particular looking to stall.
Hamfist wants to improve his position but Cheshire is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cheshire is taking a breather. Hamfist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist wants to improve his position but Cheshire is controlling well.
Cheshire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cheshire is looking to take a break and control but Hamfist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benji Cheshire.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Hamfist shoots in for a takedown but Cheshire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamfist thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamfist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheshire circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Hamfist moves away

and Hamfist counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamfist.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cheshire is trying to keep Hamfist in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mookie Hamfist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mookie Hamfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Cheshire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cheshire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hamfist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheshire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Hamfist shrugs off.
Hamfist tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.
Cheshire slows down the pace here.
Cheshire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamfist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Cheshire.

Cheshire closes the distance and pushes Hamfist back into the cage.
Cheshire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cheshire presses Hamfist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hamfist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cheshire after a bit of a struggle.
Cheshire misses with a punch on the inside.
Hamfist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cheshire throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.

Cheshire turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cheshire manages to end up in side control.
Cheshire is staying tight to Hamfist's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hamfist struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamfist is not content to let Cheshire control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hamfist is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hamfist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hamfist is not content to let Cheshire control the position.
Cheshire is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Benji Cheshire has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Hamfist throws a right hand that Cheshire ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheshire also avoids with ease.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Hamfist keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist misses with a few strikes there.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Hamfist throws a lazy right hand but Cheshire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheshire moves to clinch but Hamfist breaks away
and Hamfist counters with a thumping low kick.
Hamfist has a takedown stuffed.
Hamfist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheshire was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamfist.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Hamfist tries to bum rush Cheshire with a series of wild strikes but Cheshire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Cheshire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cheshire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!

Benji Cheshire wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Benji Cheshire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Mookie Hamfist was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't wait to lose again!'.