PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jet Hemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemi comes to the cage accompanied by Satyricon - Fuel For Hatred. Vinnie Longworth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jet Hemi's chin.

Hemi
vs
Longworth

168 cm
30
140 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

168 cm
30
145 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jet Hemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Longworth!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Longworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Longworth lands a jab to Hemi's midsection.
Hemi slips a straight right by Longworth.
Hemi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hemi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hemi wants it to stay on the feet.
Hemi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longworth.
Hemi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
Hemi avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Longworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Longworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemi wants to control but Longworth postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemi is not content to let Longworth control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hemi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longworth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Longworth working the strikes but Hemi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Longworth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Longworth working his ground and pound in the gym.
Longworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Longworth prevents Hemi from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hemi keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemi taking some punishment here, with Longworth in his half guard.
Hemi is not content to let Longworth control the position.
Longworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hemi's head.
Longworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Longworth is looking to advance position but Hemi won't allow it.
Longworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hemi defending well though.
Hemi wants to improve his position but Longworth is controlling well.
Longworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hemi defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth is trying to control the action in half guard but Hemi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Longworth lands strikes from half guard.
Longworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Longworth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longworth is looking to take a break and control but Hemi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Longworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Longworth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Longworth prevents Hemi from improving his position.

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.
Longworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hemi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longworth.
Longworth wants to control but Hemi is keeping him busy.
Longworth is thwarting Hemi's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longworth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hemi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Longworth takes a swing at Hemi's ribcage but misses.
Hemi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Longworth throws a looping overhand right but Hemi ducks down to avoid it.
Longworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hemi throwing a counter right hand but Longworth manages to avoid it.
Longworth misses with a double jab
and Hemi counters with a series of strikes. Longworth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Hemi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Longworth misses with a body punch
and Hemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hemi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hemi to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longworth, as that shot connected.
Hemi feints a jab promting Longworth to slip. Hemi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Longworth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Hemi lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hemi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Longworth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Longworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hemi doesn't seem phased though.
Hemi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
A counter left hand to the body from Hemi misses its target.
Longworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hemi defends it nicely.
Hemi tried to counter with a leg kick but Longworth avoided it.
Jet Hemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Hemi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Longworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hemi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth tries for a takedown but Hemi circles away easily
and Hemi counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemi lunges at Longworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Longworth's hand.
Longworth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hemi counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Longworth coming out on top.
Longworth scores with a hook.
Jet Hemi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hemi jabs Longworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Longworth misses with a right hand
and Hemi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Hemi's head coaches at Martial Arts Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longworth connects with a single shot there.
Hemi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
Hemi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longworth throws a right hand that Hemi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hemi also avoids with ease.
Hemi is looking for a counter combo.
Longworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Longworth.
Longworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Longworth throws a hook but Hemi blocks it.
Hemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hemi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Longworth.
Hemi connects with a right hand. Longworth shakes it off.
Longworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Longworth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Longworth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Longworth swings around for an armbar but Hemi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Longworth's guard.

Hemi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Longworth.
Nice shot by Longworth.
Hemi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Longworth throws out a loose jab but Hemi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jet Hemi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longworth walks into a stiff left hand from Hemi.
Hemi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Longworth jabs Hemi right on the nose. Hemi blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth has his takedown stuffed
and Hemi counters with a left and a right that stings Longworth.
Jet Hemi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jet Hemi 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hemi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
Longworth misses with a left hand
and Hemi counters with a nice uppercut.
Longworth tries for a takedown but Hemi circles away easily
and Hemi counters with a stiff right hand.
Longworth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hemi counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth misses with a combination
and Hemi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hemi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hemi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Longworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hemi counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth shoots and misses
and Hemi counters with a series of strikes. Longworth will be more careful next time no doubt.

Longworth is rocked!
Jet Hemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Longworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Longworth with a poor takedown
and Hemi counters with a right hand to the body.
Longworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Hemi finish him?
Hemi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Longworth misses with a hook
and Hemi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hemi's waist but Hemi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Longworth off to one side.
Hemi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hemi lands a slapping body shot.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hemi counters with a good low kick that Longworth was not able to check.
Longworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hemi jabs Longworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth tries for a takedown but Hemi circles away easily
and Hemi counters with a left and a right... And another left! Longworth is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jet Hemi!
After winning the bout, Jet Hemi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.