PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Rage has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Heimo Hulahula's chin.

Hulahula
vs
Rage

176 cm
21
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heimo Hulahula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulahula lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like James Rage has been cut.

Rage gets caught flat footed, as Hulahula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hulahula prevents Rage from getting back to his feet.
Hulahula thows a big elbow that misses.
Hulahula throwing strikes but missing.
Hulahula with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulahula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hulahula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hulahula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hulahula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hulahula throwing strikes from guard but Rage blocks nicely.
Rage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hulahula is controlling him.
Hulahula has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Hulahula postures up and lands a big shot to Rage's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hulahula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rage wants to get back to his feet but Hulahula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hulahula 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hulahula is looking to work some ground and pound but Rage has wrist control.
Hulahula throwing strikes but missing.
Rage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hulahula thows a big elbow that misses.
Hulahula tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rage throws a head kick but Hulahula moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hulahula.
Hulahula lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rage down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hulahula tries to score with some ground and pound. Rage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hulahula tries to advance to mount but Rage denies him.
Rage defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Hulahula seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hulahula connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rage some visible discomfort.
Hulahula sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hulahula controls the position from side control.

That's four 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.
Hulahula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rage keeps working.
Rage defending against the ground and pound.
Hulahula throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hulahula tries to score with some ground and pound. Rage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hulahula working the ground and pound but Rage is defending the strikes.
Hulahula throws a strike aimed at the side of Rage's head but Rage avoids it well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Hulahula moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heimo Hulahula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Rage's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hulahula drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hulahula throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rage is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hulahula scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rage to see if he's OK.
Hulahula creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rage is trying to get back to his feet.
Rage dodges the ground and pound from Hulahula.
Hulahula throws an elbow but Rage slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rage dodges the ground and pound from Hulahula.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hulahula trying to control the action but Rage is working from the bottom.
Hulahula tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hulahula, as that shot connected.
Hulahula blocks a head kick by Rage.

Hulahula shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hulahula trying to control from half guard but Rage is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hulahula sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rage defending well though.
Hulahula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hulahula takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hulahula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rage keeps working.
Rage is trying to stand.
Hulahula tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hulahula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hulahula scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hulahula trying to mount his opponent but Rage defends it.
Hulahula looks to land a strike but Rage avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulahula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hulahula trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hulahula misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rage.

Rage gets caught flat footed, as Hulahula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hulahula prevents Rage from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heimo Hulahula dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Rage's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Hulahula closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hulahula lands in his opponent's guard.
Heimo Hulahula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hulahula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hulahula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rage keeping moving, preventing Hulahula from controlling successfully.
Hulahula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hulahula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hulahula stops Rage from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula thows a big elbow that misses.
Hulahula is pushing down on Rage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rage is fighting to maintain full guard but Hulahula has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hulahula.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Hulahula moves out of range easily.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hulahula connects with a single shot there.
Rage connects with a high kick.

Hulahula drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hulahula passes Rage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hulahula thows a huge punch but Rage dodges it nicely.
Hulahula is keen to just control but Rage is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula wants to free his trapped foot but Rage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hulahula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hulahula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Hulahula connects with a nice short shot to Rage's temple.
Rage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hulahula.
Hulahula thows a huge punch but Rage dodges it nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hulahula blocks a head kick by Rage.
Hulahula avoids the head kick by Rage.

Hulahula fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rage sprawls well initially but Hulahula persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hulahula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hulahula trying to control the action but Rage is working from the bottom.
Hulahula throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hulahula tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hulahula.
Hulahula tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heimo Hulahula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Hulahula is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage throws a head kick but Hulahula moves out of range.

Rage gets caught flat footed, as Hulahula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hulahula with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hulahula is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hulahula seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rage for as long as he can get away with.
Rage keeping moving, preventing Hulahula from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heimo Hulahula showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hulahula has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heimo Hulahula!