PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hervoton Appi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Appi
vs
Hemmo

184 cm
33
200 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

174 cm
30
187 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hervoton Appi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paha Hemmo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Appi throws a right and a left that Hemmo avoids nicely.
Appi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Appi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Appi wants it to stay on the feet.
Appi misses with a kick to the body

so Hemmo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hemmo is stalling in the full guard.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Appi keeps moving.
Hemmo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Appi is controlling Hemmo's posture.
Hemmo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Appi with a hook.
Appi with a hook.

Hemmo moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Appi.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.
Appi stops a takedown attempt from Hemmo.
Hervoton Appi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Hemmo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Appi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hemmo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Appi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hemmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Appi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hemmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Appi.
Appi lands with a right to the head.
Appi is working Hemmo over against the cage.
Hemmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Appi pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Appi does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Appi.
Hemmo drops his hands momentarily and Appi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab lands there for Hemmo.
Hemmo takes a swing at Appi's ribcage but misses.
Hervoton Appi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hemmo lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Appi. Those never looked like landing.

Hemmo scores with a takedown into Appi's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hemmo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Appi pulls Hemmo in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Appi has momentary wrist control but Hemmo slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Appi keeps moving.
Hemmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hemmo lands a couple of elbows.
Appi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Appi works his way into side control.
Hemmo trying to remain calm as Appi controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is looking for a sweep.

Appi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hemmo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hemmo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
Hemmo misses with a double jab.
Appi throws a head kick but Hemmo moves out of range.
Hemmo with the counter takedown but Appi avoids it easily.
Appi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hemmo is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Appi connects with a solid leg kick.
Appi walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hervoton Appi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hemmo shoots for a double leg takedown but Appi sprawls well. He's pushed Hemmo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Appi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hemmo off the cage and back into range.
Hemmo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Appi swivels and escapes.
Hemmo takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hemmo. Appi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Appi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hemmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hemmo takes the fight into the clinch.
Hemmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Appi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hervoton Appi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Appi throws an elbow but it misses.
Hemmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Appi pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hemmo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Appi.
Hemmo takes a swing at Appi's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Appi. Those never looked like landing.
Appi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Appi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Appi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Appi throws a hook but Hemmo blocks it.
Appi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hemmo throws out the jab.
Appi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Appi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Hemmo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hemmo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paha Hemmo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hemmo in side control, throwing shots but Appi defends.
Appi is not content to let Hemmo control the position.
Appi dodges the ground and pound from Hemmo.
Hemmo wants to take a breather but Appi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hemmo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Appi pulls Hemmo in close to prevent any damage.
Hemmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Appi is retaining full guard.
Appi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemmo manages to get himself to full guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hemmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hemmo can't keep his opponent in guard - Appi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hemmo is looking to escape.
Hemmo is refusing to be controlled, as Appi sits in half guard.
Appi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemmo can do to turn this around?
Hemmo is trying to maintain the position but Appi is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Appi decides to return to a standing position.
Appi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Hemmo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Hemmo closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hemmo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Appi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Appi lands a body shot.
Appi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Appi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hemmo circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Appi's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Appi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hemmo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Appi back to the cage. Hemmo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Appi slips a jab from Hemmo.
Hervoton Appi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Appi.
Hemmo lands a jab to Appi's midsection.
Hemmo drops his hands momentarily and Appi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Appi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Hemmo moves into the clinch successfully.
Appi misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Appi.
Appi is trying to stall.
Hemmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hemmo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Appi is working Hemmo over against the cage.
Hemmo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Appi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hemmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hervoton Appi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Appi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Appi coming out on top.
Hervoton Appi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hemmo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Appi lunges at Hemmo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hemmo's hand.
Hemmo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Appi.

Hemmo clinches.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Appi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.

Appi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Appi connects with a looping right hand.
Hemmo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hemmo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Appi rather than just go for the knockout.
Appi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hemmo misses with a hook. Appi ducked under it nicely.
Appi throws a sloppy head kick and Hemmo moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Appi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Appi.
Hemmo misses with a takedown attempt - Appi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hervoton Appi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
A telegraphed right hand from Appi misses the target.

Hemmo rushes Appi and presses him up against the cage.
Appi has a couple of punches blocked by Hemmo.
Appi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hemmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Appi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Appi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hemmo has Appi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Appi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Appi.
Appi gets underhooks to prevent Hemmo's takedown attempt.
Hemmo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hemmo tries to land knees in the clinch but Appi avoids the damage to the body.
Hemmo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hemmo wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo blocks a body shot from Appi.
Appi lands a body punch.
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!
Appi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hemmo has a couple of punches blocked by Appi.
Hemmo can't get the takedown.
Appi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hemmo.
Hemmo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Appi.
Appi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Appi throws a head punch that misses.
Appi working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hemmo as Appi tries to tie him up.
Appi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Appi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hemmo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Appi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hemmo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Appi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Appi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hemmo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hemmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Appi is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Appi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hemmo as Appi tries to tie him up.
Appi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Appi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Appi throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Appi lands a nice uppercut.

Hemmo is rocked!

Appi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Appi.
Hemmo is still on wobbly legs! Can Appi finish him?
Appi sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Hemmo's defenses. It connects perfectly with Hemmo's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hervoton Appi!
An out of breath Hervoton Appi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.