PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Hyperion (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.

Bones The Coke Fiend
vs
Hyperion

195 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
24
189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Hyperion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyperion scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Hyperion misses.
Hyperion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hyperion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Coke Fiend tries a head kick but it misses.

The Coke Fiend takes the fight into the clinch.
The Coke Fiend tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hyperion avoids it.
Hyperion managing to block the knees to the body from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend lands a nice elbow.
The Coke Fiend lands a nice elbow.
Hyperion working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but misses.
The Coke Fiend landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hyperion misses with some punches.

Hyperion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hyperion is looking to slow The Coke Fiend down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyperion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hyperion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hyperion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend throws a sloppy head kick and Hyperion moves out of range easily.
The Coke Fiend checks a leg kick nicely.
Hyperion wants to land a leg kick but The Coke Fiend is out of range.
Hyperion throws a head kick that misses.
Hyperion just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThe Coke Fiend.
Hyperion throws a leg kick which misses The Coke Fiend's front leg but catches the back leg as The Coke Fiend tries to avoid it.
Hyperion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Coke Fiend.
A left and a right from Hyperion both land. Nice combination.
The Coke Fiend fails with an attempt to clinch.

The Coke Fiend clinches with his opponent.
The Coke Fiend missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hyperion.
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hyperion is defending well for now.
Hyperion lands a shot to the body.
Hyperion's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hyperion's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hyperion working aggressively here.
The Coke Fiend is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Coke Fiend slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend tries to land knees in the clinch but Hyperion avoids the damage to the body.
The Coke Fiend putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hyperion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hyperion.
The Coke Fiend's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Hyperion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Coke Fiend takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hyperion throws a combination. The Coke Fiend tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hyperion is looking to land body kicks.
Hyperion throws a lazy right hand but The Coke Fiend sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Coke Fiend wants to clinch.
The Coke Fiend throws a head kick but Hyperion moves out of range.
Hyperion misses with a looping left.
Hyperion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Coke Fiend has managed to clinch.
Hyperion misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Coke Fiend trying to land knees to the body.
Hyperion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hyperion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Coke Fiend's elbow.
The Coke Fiend slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Coke Fiend.
A short right from Hyperion on the inside.
Hyperion avoids the elbow strike from The Coke Fiend, against the cage.
A short right from Hyperion on the inside.
Hyperion avoiding damage as The Coke Fiend throws knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that The Coke Fiend has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The Coke Fiend leaning his opponent against the cage.

Hyperion breaks the clinch.
The Coke Fiend takes one to the chin there.
The Coke Fiend buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Coke Fiend wants to clinch
and Hyperion counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by The Coke Fiend.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyperion throws a jab when The Coke Fiend was well out of range.
Hyperion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend moves out of range as Hyperion strikes.
Hyperion blocks a head kick by The Coke Fiend.
It seemed like Hyperion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyperion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Coke Fiend doesn't seem bothered though.
Hyperion misses with a kick to the body.
Hyperion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hyperion.
The Coke Fiend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hyperion throws a shot from downtown. The Coke Fiend moves away and avoids it.
The Coke Fiend thows a leg kick but Hyperion checks it
letting Hyperion counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The Coke Fiend takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Hyperion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Coke Fiend chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hyperion can pounce on him.
The Coke Fiend throws a low kick but Hyperion moves out of range easily.
The Coke Fiend avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyperion lands a body shot.
Hyperion missing with a left hand there. The Coke Fiend was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyperion moves out of range of the leg kick from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend throws a head kick but Hyperion moves out of range.
Hyperion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hyperion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Hyperion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hyperion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Coke Fiend checks it well.
The Coke Fiend checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Coke Fiend avoids a kick to the body.
The Coke Fiend throws a lazy head kick
and Hyperion counters with a nice body kick.
That kick from The Coke Fiend tenderised Hyperion's leg. Hyperion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hyperion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hyperion misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyperion keeps the fight on the outside.
Hyperion misses the jab.
Alexander Hyperion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Coke Fiend takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hyperion cracks the inside of The Coke Fiend's front leg.
Hyperion misses the jab.
Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyperion throws a sloppy head kick
and The Coke Fiend counters with a head kick. That will keep Hyperion thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hyperion looks to land a body kick but The Coke Fiend moved away.
The Coke Fiend is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Coke Fiend wants to clinch but Hyperion slips to the side
and Hyperion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with low kicks.
The Coke Fiend connects with a high kick.
Hyperion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyperion misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Coke Fiend throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hyperion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyperion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hyperion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Coke Fiend. That one must have hurt.
The Coke Fiend lands with a kick to the temple. Hyperion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Coke Fiend steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hyperion. That one must have hurt.
Hyperion moves out of range of the body kick from The Coke Fiend.
Hyperion takes a swing at The Coke Fiend's ribcage but misses.
Hyperion scores with a body shot.
Hyperion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Coke Fiend tries a head kick but it misses.
The Coke Fiend uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyperion.
The Coke Fiend looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Coke Fiend misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Hyperion blocks the low kick.
Hyperion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Coke Fiends jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyperion feints and then cracks The Coke Fiend's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Coke Fiend down.
The Coke Fiend is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Coke Fiend doesn't manage to clinch there - Hyperion circles away.
Hyperion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hyperion lands with a right hand.
Hyperion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend avoids the head kick by Hyperion.
Hyperion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyperion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hyperion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hyperion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Coke Fiend looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Coke Fiend throws a push kick but Hyperion slaps the foot to one side.
Hyperion is looking to slow The Coke Fiend down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick from The Coke Fiend misses.
The Coke Fiend throws a head kick but Hyperion moves out of range.
The Coke Fiend tries a head kick but it misses.
Hyperion swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyperion catches The Coke Fiend with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyperion lands with a slapping head kick.
Hyperion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Coke Fiend circles away quickly and effectively.
Hyperion throws a lazy right hand but The Coke Fiend sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Coke Fiend throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Coke Fiend avoids a kick to the body.
Hyperion throws the kick towards the body but The Coke Fiend avoids it.
Hyperion misses with a low kick as The Coke Fiend jumps back.
The Coke Fiend throws a leg kick
and Hyperion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Coke Fiend tries to clinch but Hyperion moves away
and Hyperion counters with a nice uppercut.
Hyperion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Coke Fiend's head.
Hyperion walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Coke Fiend.
Hyperion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyperion avoids the head kick by The Coke Fiend.
Hyperion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Hyperion 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The Coke Fiend tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hyperion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hyperion lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Coke Fiend takes a step back to recover.

The Coke Fiend has closed the distance and engaged Hyperion in a clinch.
Hyperion lands a body shot.
The Coke Fiend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hyperion blocks an elbow strike.
Hyperion taking a breather.
The Coke Fiend lands an elbow inside.
The Coke Fiend lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Coke Fiend blocks an uppercut.
The Coke Fiend trying to land knees to the body.
The Coke Fiend misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hyperion.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Hyperion.
The Coke Fiend tries to land knees in the clinch but Hyperion avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyperion misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Coke Fiend lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hyperion as the two fighters clinch.
Hyperion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Hyperion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Coke Fiend lands a front kick.
Hyperion misses with a low kick.
The Coke Fiend misses with a body kick.
The Coke Fiend takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Coke Fiend stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hyperion.
A head kick misses from The Coke Fiend.
Hyperion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Hyperion coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend tries to clinch but Hyperion is having none of it.
Hyperion flicks out a counter leg kick but The Coke Fiend steps away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend checks a leg kick.
Hyperion checks a leg kick nicely.
Hyperion keeps the fight on the outside.
The Coke Fiend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyperion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hyperion cracks the inside of The Coke Fiend's front leg.
A big right from Hyperion misses.
Hyperion missing with a left hand there. The Coke Fiend was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyperion lands with a shot to the body.
Hyperion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Coke Fiend wants to clinch.
Hyperion tries to land a leg kick but The Coke Fiend saw it coming and moves away.
The Coke Fiend throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend fakes the leg kick and cracks Hyperion in the body.
Hyperion throws the left hand but The Coke Fiend avoids the punch easily.
Hyperion scores with a shot to the body.
Hyperion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Coke Fiend at a distance.
The Coke Fiend throws a head kick but Hyperion moves out of range.
Hyperion throws out a counter right but The Coke Fiend avoids it with no problem.
Hyperion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Coke Fiend was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyperion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyperion. The Coke Fiend does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Coke Fiend thinks about countering with a body kick.
The Coke Fiend tried to score with a low kick but Hyperion checks it.
Hyperion lands a leg kick that knocks The Coke Fiend off balance momentarily.
Hyperion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hyperion wants to slow The Coke Fiend down by chopping away at his legs.
Hyperion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Coke Fiend was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyperion.
Hyperion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hyperion is looking to chop away at The Coke Fiend's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Coke Fiend throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hyperion swats away the attempt to clinch by The Coke Fiend.
It seemed like Hyperion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Coke Fiend tries to clinch but Hyperion moves out of range.
The Coke Fiend moves out of range as Hyperion strikes.
The Coke Fiend wants to clinch but Hyperion slips to the side
and Hyperion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Coke Fiend throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hyperion scores with a decent looking hook.
The Coke Fiend walks into a stiff left hand from Hyperion.
Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Coke Fiend throws a head kick but Hyperion moves out of range.
Hyperion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Coke Fiend is looking to counter with head kicks.
Alexander Hyperion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hyperion swats away the attempt to clinch by The Coke Fiend.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Hyperion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hyperion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Hyperion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Hyperion waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.