PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mc Fly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Fly
vs
Hominick

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mc Fly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Hominick!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hominick gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Fly counters by moving into the clinch.
Fly misses with a knee strike.
Fly blocks an uppercut.
Hominick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hominick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hominick misses with a head kick.
Fly misses with a series of wild punches.
Hominick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hominick misses with a double jab.
Fly throws a front kick that sends Hominick stumbling back into the cage.

Fly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fly shoots in looking for a takedown. Hominick tries to sprawl out of it but Fly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hominick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hominick slaps away a takedown attempt from Fly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mc Fly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fly fails with a takedown attempt.

Fly has Hominick up against the cage in a clinch.
Hominick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hominick pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hominick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hominick gets caught napping as Fly dives in and scores a takedown. Hominick manages to retain guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fly stops Hominick from standing up.

Hominick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hominick is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hominick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fly stays in close to Hominick's body and controls the position.
Fly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fly trying to control the position from guard on top but Hominick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fly's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mc Fly just wasn't active enough.
Hominick misses with a body shot.
Fly checks a low kick from Hominick.
Fly shoots for a double leg takedown but Hominick sprawls well. He's pushed Fly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hominick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fly sprawls well. Fly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hominick gets slowly back to his feet.

Fly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hominick is trying to defend but Fly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hominick wants to get back to full guard.
Fly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hominick!
Hominick wants to hold on but Fly pushes him away.

Fly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hominick is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hominick counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fly!
Fly tries to hold on but Hominick postures up.
Fly is squirming around, avoiding Hominick's attempts to control the action.
Fly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick trying to pass the guard but Fly defending well.
Fly wants to get back to full guard.

Hominick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fly sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Hominick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Hominick decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hominick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fly trying to control the action but Hominick is working from the bottom.
Hominick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fly throwing shots but Hominick is blocking nicely.
Hominick is looking for a sweep. Fly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fly decides to return to a standing position.

Fly gets a double leg takedown into Hominick's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hominick is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hominick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hominick working away.
Hominick trying to control the action but Fly is working from the bottom.

Hominick stands up.
Fly tries to clinch there but Hominick circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fly.
Hominick is not content to let Fly control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hominick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fly has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mc Fly will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hominick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hominick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hominick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fly as he avoids it easily.
Fly slips a jab from Hominick.
Hominick tries a head kick but it misses.
Fly misses with a two punch combination.
Fly leaves Hominick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hominick circles away.
Fly connects with a high kick.
Fly dives in and grabs Hominick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hominick pushes down on Fly's head and hops out.
Hominick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fly swivels and escapes.
Mc Fly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hominick.
Hominick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hominick is defended easily by Fly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Fly.
Hominick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick from Fly lands but Hominick takes it in his stride.
Fly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Fly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fly raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hominick regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fly works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fly tries to control but Hominick wriggling away.
Hominick in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hominick wants to hold on but Fly pushes him away.
Fly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fly wants to control the pace but Hominick is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hominick swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Fly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hominick to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hominick shrugs it off.
Fly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fly lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hominick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hominick controlling the position for now.
Hominick wants to get back to his feet.
Fly trying to control the pace.
Fly wants to control but Hominick is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mc Fly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Mc Fly!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Mc Fly!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Mc Fly!

Mc Fly wins by unanimous decision!