Volcanic Eruption PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dax Hoomanawanui (ranked 6100 p4p, 677 weight class) and Jimbo Jones (ranked 7151 p4p, 724 weight class). Hoomanawanui comes into the arena with Somewhere over the Rainbow blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hoomanawanui
vs
Jones

188 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dax Hoomanawanui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimbo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoomanawanui will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoomanawanui.
Hoomanawanui misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Hoomanawanui backing up. Hoomanawanui nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Hoomanawanui shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Hoomanawanui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Hoomanawanui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Hoomanawanui.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoomanawanui.
Hoomanawanui throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoomanawanui.
Jimbo Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoomanawanui is just out of range.
Hoomanawanui shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones works over Hoomanawanui's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoomanawanui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoomanawanui throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoomanawanui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoomanawanui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Hoomanawanui is rocked!
Hoomanawanui shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jimbo Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoomanawanui is breathing heavily.
Hoomanawanui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Hoomanawanui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Hoomanawanui is looking to close the distance but Jones sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Hoomanawanui crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Hoomanawanui is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jimbo Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 3495 p4p, 376 weight class) and Hector Svensson (ranked 5223 p4p, 486 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lacplesis
vs
Svensson

180 cm
19
171 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lacplesis fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Svensson tries to counter it with a takedown but Lacplesis pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Lacplesis clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis - that landed with a thud.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svensson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lacplesis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Svensson wants to break free but Lacplesis has control.
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lacplesis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Svensson's ribcage. Svensson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
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!
Svensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Svensson looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacplesis.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Svensson or not.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
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!
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Svensson is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacplesis.
Svensson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacplesis finish him?
Lacplesis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Svensson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lacplesis is unloading with more strikes now! Svensson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humors Lacplesis!
During a confident post fight interview, Humors Lacplesis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.