PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aki Hiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

One
vs
Hiko

193 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Project One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aki Hiko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One.

Hiko feints and as One raises his hands in defense, Hiko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiko is one step ahead there.
Hiko is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hiko wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Hiko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko cracks One with a solid left hand.
One pulls Hiko in close to prevent any damage.
Hiko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko landing some decent shots from guard.
One keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Hiko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control One haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hiko cracks One with a solid left hand.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiko connects with a couple of short punches.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing.
One is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hiko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hiko trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One is looking to stand up but Hiko isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One looking for a sweep. Not yet One, not yet.
Hiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Hiko throws a big elbow that misses.
Hiko works over One with some ground and pound from guard.
One is pulling down on Hiko's head to control his posture.
Hiko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
One trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One looking for a sweep. Not yet One, not yet.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiko being controlled here momentarily.
Hiko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hiko throwing strikes from guard but One blocks nicely.
Hiko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as One works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
One on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if One tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiko lands a couple of elbows.
Hiko won't allow One to sweep him here.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hiko looking to score a takedown here. One is defending well but Hiko drives through and ends up in One's guard.
Hiko is looking to advance position but One has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Hiko is looking to improve his position but One isn't that keen on the idea.
One really is a fat lump.
One controlling the pace for now.
Hiko tries to hold on but One postures up.
Aki Hiko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiko is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
One looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko tries to lock up and control but One gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hiko swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hiko is in all sorts of trouble here.
One controlling from mount.
Hiko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko throwing hammer fists to the chest of One. What's that going to do exactly?
One controlling his opponent.
Hiko tries to hold on but One pushes him away.
One controlling the position easily from mount.
Hiko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hiko on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiko flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
One content just to control the position here.
One blocks Hiko's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
One controlling from the full mount.
One has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hiko is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One controlling the position easily from mount.
Hiko wants to hold on but One pushes him away.
One tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hiko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
One not doing much here.
Hiko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hiko working a defensive guard here.
Hiko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hiko keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
One preventing the sweep.
One is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hiko looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiko, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project One dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hiko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiko.
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

One gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
Hiko works over One with some ground and pound from guard.
One wants to stand and escape but Hiko is having none of it.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
One wants to stand and escape but Hiko is having none of it.
Hiko is in close to One's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hiko landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko lands a couple of digs.
Hiko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiko stands up over One, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiko is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing.
Hiko won't allow One to sweep him here.
One controlling the position.
Hiko throws a strike but One rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hiko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

One pulls Hiko in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
One is controlling Hiko's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
One has momentary wrist control but Hiko slips an elbow through the middle.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing.
Hiko wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of One's head.
One pulls Hiko in close to his closed guard and prevents Hiko from doing any damage or advancing position.
One looking for a sweep. Not yet One, not yet.
One has control of Hiko's left arm, preventing Hiko from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hiko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
One on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Hiko.
One is holding on to half guard well.
One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hiko throwing shots but One is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hiko connects with a nice short shot to One's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Hiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hiko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Hiko!