PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cory Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Crazy
vs
Hulahula

187 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy misses with a takedown attempt - Hulahula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Hulahula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crazy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hulahula trying to control the action but Crazy is working from the bottom.
Crazy taking a bit of punishment here - Hulahula scoring with strikes.
The referee asks Hulahula politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hulahula prefers to stall for the moment though.
Crazy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hulahula asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hulahula wants to control but Crazy is keeping him busy.
Crazy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Crazy is not content to let Hulahula control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crazy regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hulahula working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Crazy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hulahula lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hulahula lands with a punch from half guard.
Hulahula looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crazy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hulahula is nestled in close to Crazy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crazy wants to get back to his feet.
Hulahula is looking to take a break and control but Crazy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crazy wants to get back to full guard.
Hulahula is nestled in close to Crazy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hulahula takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hulahula lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Crazy's temple.
Crazy is breathing heavily.
Crazy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hulahula scores with a couple of nice shots.

Crazy looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hulahula scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hulahula controlling the action here.
Hulahula working the head and body with strikes.
Hulahula working Crazy over with strikes.
Hulahula lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hulahula lands with a punch from half guard.
Hulahula working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hulahula scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crazy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hulahula seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crazy manages to get to full guard.
Hulahula is stalling in the full guard.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Crazy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crazy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hulahula content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hulahula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hulahula avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hulahula with a nice head shot there.
Hulahula controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hulahula working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hulahula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crazy wants to stand and escape but Hulahula is having none of it.
Hulahula wants to control from the top but Crazy keeps moving.
Hulahula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hulahula slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crazy taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heimo Hulahula dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hulahula feints and as Crazy raises his hands in defense, Hulahula changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hulahula trying to control but Crazy is working from the bottom.
Crazy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hulahula's guard.
Hulahula keeping moving, preventing Crazy from controlling successfully.
Hulahula bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crazy's guard.
Hulahula landing some decent shots from guard.
Hulahula pushes down on Crazy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crazy tries to get to full guard but Hulahula has control of the leg.
Heimo Hulahula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crazy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crazy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hulahula scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula prevents Crazy from standing back up.
Hulahula lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hulahula not doing much here.
Hulahula scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Crazy looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Hulahula seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hulahula lands a nice short elbow.
Hulahula is nestled in close to Crazy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hulahula scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hulahula working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hulahula takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazy is refusing to be controlled, as Hulahula sits in half guard.
Crazy has hold of Hulahula's hands but Hulahula slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crazy has hold of Hulahula's hands but Hulahula slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hulahula lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hulahula working Crazy over with strikes.
Crazy taking some punishment here, with Hulahula in his half guard.
Hulahula is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hulahula looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crazy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hulahula blocks the strikes from Crazy.
Crazy tries to roll over but Hulahula keeps him under control.
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 Crazy's temple.
Crazy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hulahula connects with a crisp jab.

Hulahula closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crazy to the mat! Crazy manages to get full guard.
Crazy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hulahula forces his way into half guard.

Crazy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hulahula pulls his head out easily.
Hulahula is looking to take a break and control but Crazy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hulahula seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hulahula prevents Crazy from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Hulahula.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hulahula there.
Crazy is looking for a sweep. Hulahula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hulahula darts in and clinches Crazy up against the cage.

Hulahula turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hulahula manages to end up in side control.
Crazy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hulahula working the ground and pound.
Crazy taking a bit of punishment here - Hulahula scoring with strikes.
Hulahula lands a nice forearm strike.
Hulahula lands an elbow.
Hulahula is trying to ground and pound but Crazy uses the momentary lack of control by Hulahula to regain half guard.
Crazy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hulahula.
Crazy is looking for a sweep. Hulahula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heimo Hulahula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hulahula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hulahula lands a few punches from side control.
Crazy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hulahula wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hulahula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crazy is working hard here to advance position.
Hulahula lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crazy down.
Crazy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hulahula trying to control the action but Crazy is working from the bottom.
Crazy is looking for a sweep.
Hulahula scoring with punches from side control.
Hulahula cracks Crazy with a big elbow.
Hulahula lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crazy down.
Hulahula lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy tries to bench press Hulahula off him but Hulahula keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hulahula working away.
Hulahula works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Crazy is trying to control Hulahula's posture but Hulahula avoids it.
Crazy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hulahula looks up at the clock and then as Crazy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hulahula smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hulahula has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Crazy!
Crazy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hulahula is tying to control. Crazy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Crazy's temple.
Hulahula scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hulahula is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hulahula is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hulahula seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hulahula trying to control from half guard but Crazy is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hulahula moves into the clinch.
Crazy goes for a takedown attempt but Hulahula pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hulahula scores a takedown into full mount!
Hulahula landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crazy is in a horrible position here. Hulahula smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hulahula working Crazy over with strikes here.
Crazy is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crazy tries to reverse the position but Hulahula maintains control.
Hulahula lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hulahula with a couple of short strikes.
Crazy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Crazy is desperately trying to improve his position but Hulahula has a good base and remains in mount.
Cory Crazy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hulahula dominating with strikes here.
Hulahula postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crazy looks a forlorn figure.
Hulahula lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hulahula cracks Crazy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Crazy is trying to escape the mount.
Heimo Hulahula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hulahula putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crazy is working to get back to half guard.
Hulahula with shots to the head and body - Crazy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hulahula controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heimo Hulahula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hulahula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

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