PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between I Just Fight And Win H (ranked 3651 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lolohea Faaloloto (ranked 4502 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.

Just Fight And Win H
vs
Faaloloto

182 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

187 cm
25
159 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, I Just Fight And Win H!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lolohea Faaloloto!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
And Win H dives in for a single leg takedown but Faaloloto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faaloloto throws a head kick but And Win H moves out of range.
And Win H fails with the takedown.
And Win H shoots for a double leg takedown but Faaloloto sprawls well. He's pushed And Win H's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Just Fight And Win H. That's going to take a lot out of him.
And Win H fails with the takedown.
And Win H dives in for a single leg takedown but Faaloloto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faaloloto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faaloloto lands a head kick. And Win H smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Faaloloto knocks And Win H to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

And Win H is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And Win H is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Faaloloto off and has taken his back!
Faaloloto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

And Win H working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Faaloloto trying to get back to his feet but And Win H is in full control for now.

And Win H is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Faaloloto wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faaloloto is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
And Win H shoots for a double leg takedown but Faaloloto sprawls well. He's pushed And Win H's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Win H fails to land the takedown.
Faaloloto throws a nice looking combination but And Win H bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faaloloto looks winded!
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Win H throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faaloloto's waist but Faaloloto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing And Win H off to one side.
Faaloloto tries a head kick but it misses.
Faaloloto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from And Win H.
And Win H has a takedown stuffed.
Faaloloto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
And Win H tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faaloloto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten And Win H somewhat.
And Win H fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And Win H wants to clinch up but Faaloloto keeps it at a distance.
Faaloloto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from And Win H.
Faaloloto circles away from the clinch attempt.

And Win H gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Faaloloto manages to break the clinch.
And Win H shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faaloloto as he jumps to the side.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Faaloloto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
And Win H fails to land the takedown.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
And Win H attempts a counter takedown but Faaloloto avoids it well and moves away.
And Win H shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faaloloto pinned against the cage. Faaloloto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Win H closes the distance and clinches up with Faaloloto, looking for a takedown. And Win H pushes Faaloloto against the cage but Faaloloto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Win H shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faaloloto defends it nicely.
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faaloloto stuffs the takedown.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from And Win H is defended easily by Faaloloto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto throws a nice looking combination but And Win H bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Win H shoots for a takedown but Faaloloto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Win H goes for a double leg but Faaloloto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faaloloto continues to drive forward.
And Win H tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faaloloto swivels and escapes.
Faaloloto unleashes a big counter combination but And Win H bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And Win H looks for a takedown but Faaloloto sprawls well.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Win H dives in and grabs Faaloloto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faaloloto pushes down on And Win H's head and hops out.
Faaloloto is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faaloloto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No joy there for Faaloloto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Win H moves in looking to clinch but Faaloloto pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolohea Faaloloto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

And Win H looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Faaloloto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by And Win H.
Faaloloto unleashes a big counter combination but And Win H bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and And Win H moves out of range easily.
Faaloloto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from And Win H.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
And Win H tries to clinch up but Faaloloto circles away and keeps his distance.
Faaloloto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And Win H tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faaloloto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Win H shoots in for a takedown but Faaloloto shows good takedown defense.
Faaloloto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Just Fight And Win H. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faaloloto slaps away a takedown attempt from And Win H, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and And Win H moves out of range easily.
And Win H drops down looking for a counter takedown but Faaloloto sprawls and moves away.
And Win H shoots in and drives through. Faaloloto sprawls well.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and And Win H moves out of range easily.
And Win H changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
And Win H avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Win H drops down looking for a counter takedown but Faaloloto sprawls and moves away.
And Win H shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
And Win H looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Faaloloto.
Faaloloto slaps away a takedown attempt from And Win H, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faaloloto unleashes a big counter combination but And Win H bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
I Just Fight And Win H is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
And Win H shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faaloloto pinned against the cage. Faaloloto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and And Win H moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
And Win H fails with a takedown attempt.
Faaloloto is looking for the big counter here.
Faaloloto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And Win H shoots in looking for a takedown. Faaloloto tries to sprawl out of it but And Win H keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faaloloto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and And Win H moves out of range easily.
And Win H fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Win H tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faaloloto swivels and escapes.
Lolohea Faaloloto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And Win H goes for a double leg but Faaloloto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faaloloto continues to drive forward.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and And Win H moves out of range easily.
Lolohea Faaloloto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
And Win H fails with the takedown.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
And Win H paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And Win H shoots in for a takedown but Faaloloto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and And Win H moves out of range easily.
And Win H half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from And Win H.
Faaloloto scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from And Win H is defended easily by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by And Win H.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for And Win H. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Faaloloto. No joy for And Win H on that attempt.
Faaloloto scores with a head kick. And Win H tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from And Win H is defended easily by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faaloloto tries to bum rush And Win H with a series of wild strikes but And Win H uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
Faaloloto slaps away a takedown attempt from And Win H, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Win H will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Faaloloto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolohea Faaloloto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

And Win H fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faaloloto avoids it really well and circles away.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and And Win H moves out of range easily.
And Win H appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Faaloloto.
Faaloloto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horrible takedown attempt by And Win H or perhaps it was just good defense by Faaloloto, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faaloloto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from And Win H.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Just Fight And Win H. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
And Win H dives in for a single leg takedown but Faaloloto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faaloloto connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
And Win H goes for a double leg but Faaloloto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faaloloto continues to drive forward.
Faaloloto stuffs the takedown.
Lolohea Faaloloto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
And Win H misses with a looping right.
Faaloloto throws a head kick but And Win H moves out of range.
And Win H blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
And Win H shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faaloloto as he jumps to the side.
Faaloloto throws a right and a left that And Win H avoids nicely.
And Win H shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faaloloto defends it nicely.
And Win H avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
And Win H throws a one two combo.
And Win H changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faaloloto tries to avoid it but And Win H manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faaloloto to the ground. Faaloloto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faaloloto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as And Win H backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto tries a head kick but it misses.
Faaloloto leaves And Win H with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Faaloloto unleashes a big counter combination but And Win H bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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!
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
Faaloloto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faaloloto throws a head kick but And Win H moves out of range.
And Win H misses with a takedown attempt - Faaloloto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faaloloto tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Faaloloto. No joy for And Win H on that attempt.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and And Win H moves out of range easily.
And Win H attempts a counter takedown but Faaloloto avoids it well and moves away.
And Win H fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faaloloto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faaloloto wants it to stay on the feet.
And Win H blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and And Win H moves out of range easily.
And Win H lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And Win H shoots in and drives through. Faaloloto sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
And Win H tries to clinch up.
And Win H shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Win H tries for a takedown but Faaloloto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faaloloto throws a head kick but And Win H moves out of range.
And Win H shoots in and drives through. Faaloloto sprawls well.
Faaloloto lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And Win H looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Faaloloto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And Win H fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Win H blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
And Win H is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Faaloloto.
And Win H misses with a takedown attempt - Faaloloto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Win H avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
And Win H fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faaloloto throws a counter combo.
And Win H tries to clinch but Faaloloto moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Faaloloto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lolohea Faaloloto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faaloloto 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolohea Faaloloto!