PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ulises Sherman (ranked 2842 p4p, 3976 weight class) and Flyin Hawaiian (ranked 0 p4p, 431 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sherman
vs
Hawaiian

200 cm
25
195
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulises Sherman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flyin Hawaiian!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawaiian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sherman moves in looking to clinch but Hawaiian pushes him off.
Sherman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sherman tries for a takedown but Hawaiian circles away easily
and Hawaiian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sherman shoots in and drives through. Hawaiian sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulises Sherman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawaiian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hawaiian.
Hawaiian connects with a right hand. Sherman shakes it off.
Hawaiian connects with an inside leg kick.
Sherman dives in for a single leg takedown but Hawaiian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hawaiian tries to break the clinch but Sherman is controlling the position.

Hawaiian drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Hawaiian wants to stand but Sherman is controlling the position.
Hawaiian pulls Sherman in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Hawaiian keeps moving.
Hawaiian is striking off his back. Sherman thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sherman seems content to control.
Sherman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hawaiian tries to kick Sherman off but Sherman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hawaiian is pressing down on Sherman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hawaiian looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawaiian throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hawaiian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sherman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawaiian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sherman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawaiian avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawaiian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick from Sherman lands but Hawaiian takes it in his stride.

It looks like Flyin Hawaiian has been cut.
Flyin Hawaiian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hawaiian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sherman, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawaiian is trying to break the clinch but Sherman is controlling him.
Hawaiian wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hawaiian breaks from the clinch.
Hawaiian lands with a nice combination. Sherman backs away looking to recover.

Hawaiian pushes Sherman up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman has Hawaiian pressed against the cage.
Sherman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hawaiian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Sherman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hawaiian regains guard immediately.
Sherman looking to pass the guard.
Sherman postures up.
Sherman stopping the sweep attempt from Hawaiian.
Sherman passes Hawaiian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sherman is trying to control. Hawaiian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawaiian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sherman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sherman's back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawaiian missing with punches from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hawaiian is landing with strikes from the back.
Hawaiian doesn't have the hooks in and Sherman manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawaiian keeping full guard, as Sherman tries to pass.
Hawaiian is looking to stand up but Sherman isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flyin Hawaiian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flyin Hawaiian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sherman dodges the punch combination from Hawaiian.

Hawaiian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hawaiian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flyin Hawaiian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawaiian is looking to work some ground and pound but Sherman has wrist control.
Sherman with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Hawaiian can't handle though.
Sherman looking to control.
Hawaiian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawaiian prevents Sherman from getting back to his feet.
Sherman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Sherman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hawaiian has picked Sherman up and slammed him! Sherman can't keep hold of the triangle and Hawaiian manages to pass to side control!
Hawaiian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hawaiian lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hawaiian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sherman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sherman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hawaiian sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sherman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sherman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hawaiian trying to control but Sherman postures up.

Sherman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hawaiian to stand up.
Sherman misses with a takedown attempt - Hawaiian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Hawaiian.
Sherman tries to counter by clinching up but Hawaiian breaks away and moves out of range.
Sherman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawaiian but Hawaiian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hawaiian throws a combination. Sherman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hawaiian is breathing heavily.
Hawaiian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sherman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawaiian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulises Sherman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawaiian lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawaiian throws a combination. Sherman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sherman checks the leg kick.
Sherman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawaiian pinned against the cage. Hawaiian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman misses with a takedown attempt
and Hawaiian counters with a left and a right that stings Sherman.
Hawaiian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ulises Sherman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawaiian lands a slapping body shot.

Hawaiian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hawaiian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sherman defending well though.
Sherman is pressing down on Hawaiian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sherman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hawaiian postures up in Sherman's guard and throws a big left but Sherman blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hawaiian is controlling him.
Hawaiian postures up in Sherman's guard and throws a big left but Sherman blocks it.
Sherman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hawaiian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sherman.
Hawaiian is looking to stand up but Sherman isn't so interested in that idea.
Sherman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawaiian is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flyin Hawaiian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flyin Hawaiian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sherman tries for a takedown but Hawaiian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hawaiian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sherman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawaiian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawaiian connects with a leg kick.

Hawaiian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Sherman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawaiian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sherman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flyin Hawaiian seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Sherman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sherman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sherman is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawaiian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawaiian's head.
Sherman wants to pass the guard but Hawaiian is defending well.
Hawaiian is looking to escape.
Hawaiian is staying active underneath Sherman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hawaiian manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sherman misses with a takedown attempt
and Hawaiian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sherman throws a series of punches but Hawaiian avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman misses with a takedown attempt
and Hawaiian counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulises Sherman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hawaiian gets a double leg takedown into Sherman's guard.
Sherman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawaiian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hawaiian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hawaiian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawaiian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hawaiian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sherman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawaiian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherman is keeping the position for now.
Hawaiian throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawaiian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sherman is on top in guard.

Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawaiian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherman advances to half guard.
Sherman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawaiian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sherman is looking to take a break and control but Hawaiian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hawaiian wants to hold on but Sherman pushes him away.
Sherman is stalling here but it's allowed Hawaiian to get half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawaiian wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flyin Hawaiian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawaiian 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flyin Hawaiian!