PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don hoocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Cummings could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Don hoocks's chin.

Cummings
vs
hoocks

189 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
258 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Jeremy Cummings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don hoocks!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hoocks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
hoocks looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Cummings scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
hoocks won't allow Cummings to pass to mount.
Cummings thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cummings missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cummings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cummings slips a nice elbow through hoocks's hands, connecting with hoocks's forehead.
Cummings wants to pass to mount but hoocks is defending the position.
hoocks has hold of Cummings's hands but Cummings slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
hoocks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cummings.
Cummings is pressing down on hoocks's thigh, looking to free his foot. hoocks is holding on for now.
Cummings works his way into side control.
hoocks is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hoocks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cummings works to advance to full mount. hoocks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cummings working the ground and pound effectively.
Cummings lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cummings postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. hoocks looks a forlorn figure.
Cummings working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummings with the ground and pound from mount.
hoocks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cummings with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cummings is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Cummings.
Cummings lands a big elbow.
Cummings landing strikes from the mount and hoocks is in trouble!
Cummings pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Cummings.
Cummings lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
hoocks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cummings sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. hoocks defending well though.
hoocks trying to hold on to Cummings's head to control him but Cummings postures up.
Cummings slips a nice elbow through hoocks's hands, connecting with hoocks's forehead.
Cummings is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for hoocks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hoocks is wriggling around trying to escape.
hoocks regains half guard.
Cummings landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cummings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
hoocks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
hoocks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for hoocks.
hoocks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cummings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cummings works over hoocks with some ground and pound from guard.
Cummings works over hoocks with some ground and pound from guard.

hoocks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cummings can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
hoocks wants to stand and escape but Cummings is having none of it.
Cummings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cummings chips away with some ground and pound.
Cummings cracks hoocks with a solid left hand.
hoocks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cummings!
hoocks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cummings wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Cummings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cummings with a lazy takedown attempt
and hoocks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cummings is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Cummings scores a takedown into full mount!
hoocks taking shots to the head.
Cummings avoids the attempt from hoocks to control.
Cummings dominating with strikes here.
hoocks is trying desperately to improve position.
hoocks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cummings wants to pass to mount but hoocks is defending the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
hoocks is in trouble now - Cummings has advanced to mount!
Cummings raining down shots from the mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
hoocks is looking to get to half guard.
Cummings breaks from hoocks's wrist control and lands an elbow.
hoocks tries to hold on but Cummings pushes him away.
hoocks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cummings wants to advance to full mount but hoocks doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cummings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
hoocks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cummings.
hoocks has momentary wrist control but Cummings slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
hoocks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

hoocks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cummings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cummings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
hoocks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cummings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
hoocks controls Cummings momentarily but Cummings frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Cummings shoots in and bounces hoocks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cummings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cummings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of hoocks's head.
Cummings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cummings won't allow hoocks to sweep him here.
Cummings throws and elbow that misses. hoocks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cummings's guard. Nice move by hoocks!
hoocks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cummings tries to escape but hoocks is in control.
The ground and pound from hoocks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cummings is looking to work his way out of this bad position but hoocks is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
hoocks is looking to clinch.
Cummings fails with the takedown

and hoocks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
hoocks jumps guard but Cummings stands there with hoocks around his waist. hoocks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cummings tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummings tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cummings has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. hoocks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Cummings wants the takedown. hoocks is fighting it off but Cummings persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in hoocks's guard against the cage.
Cummings throws a strike but hoocks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
hoocks won't allow Cummings to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Cummings dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cummings gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and hoocks counters with a takedown into side control.
hoocks wants to control but Cummings is keeping him busy.
Cummings is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, hoocks asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Cummings sneaks out the side door and pushes hoocks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Cummings feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cummings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cummings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
hoocks 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.
Cummings postures up in hoocks's guard and throws a big left but hoocks blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of hoocks's head.
hoocks throws a couple of heel strikes.
Cummings is looking to work some ground and pound but hoocks has wrist control.
hoocks striking from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cummings doesn't succeed with the takedown

and hoocks counters with a shoot takedown. Cummings fights it but they end up in guard.
Jeremy Cummings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cummings pushes hoocks off and gets back to his feet.
Cummings fails with the takedown

and hoocks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummings misses with a punch on the inside.
hoocks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
hoocks scores with a hook to the body.
hoocks tries for a takedown but Cummings manages to get underhooks.
Cummings is trying to drag hoocks to the mat but hoocks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Cummings fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings tries to pull guard but hoocks holds him up against the cage and eventually Cummings drops back down to his feet.
Cummings is looking for a takedown up against the cage. hoocks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cummings is working for takedown but hoocks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cummings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cummings looking to slow down the pace here.
hoocks has had enough of the clinch but Cummings keeps him there for the moment.
hoocks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cummings tries to pull guard but hoocks won't allow it.
Cummings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
hoocks is working for takedown but Cummings is calmly controlling the position for now.
hoocks fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hoocks is looking to break free of the clinch but Cummings has double underhooks.
hoocks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
hoocks wants a takedown but no success here.
Cummings content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cummings prevents hoocks from breaking the clinch.
Cummings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cummings tries to score a body lock takedown but hoocks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cummings changes levels and goes for a takedown here. hoocks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
hoocks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cummings is fending him off so far but hoocks persists. Nope, Cummings circles away and we're back to standing.
hoocks throws a push kick but Cummings slaps the foot to one side.

Cummings shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cummings showed some decent athleticism there.
hoocks is pressing down on Cummings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummings throws a big right hand that misses.
hoocks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cummings postures up in hoocks's guard and throws a big left but hoocks blocks it.
hoocks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cummings throws a strike but hoocks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
hoocks won't allow Cummings to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hoocks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
hoocks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cummings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Don hoocks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremy Cummings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Cummings shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in hoocks's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don hoocks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cummings has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Cummings!