PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Ka Uhane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Nicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake Ka Uhane had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ka Uhane
vs
Nicks

185 cm
19
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
20
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drake Ka Uhane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Nicks !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ka Uhane tries to keep at a distance but Nicks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ka Uhane's efforts to push away.
Ka Uhane is trying to break free.
Ka Uhane is looking to break free of the clinch but Nicks has double underhooks.

Nicks manages to break the clinch.
Nicks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ka Uhane sprawls well. Ka Uhane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nicks gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicks wants to land a leg kick but Ka Uhane is out of range.
Travis Nicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Nicks misses.
Nicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nicks shoots in but Ka Uhane avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ka Uhane looks to land a left hand but Nicks moved out of range nicely.

Oooooh!!! Ka Uhane has knocked Nicks down with a huge combo! Ka Uhane steps away and waves a wobbly Nicks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Drake Ka Uhane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicks tries to clinch but Ka Uhane is having none of it.
Ka Uhane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicks looks winded!
Nicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ka Uhane misses the shot to the body.

Nicks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ka Uhane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nicks is controlling him well.
Ka Uhane is not content to let Nicks control the position.
Ka Uhane wants to get back to his feet but Nicks drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ka Uhane is trying to escape the position but Nicks is controlling the position.
Ka Uhane tries to escape but Nicks is in control.
Ka Uhane trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Nicks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ka Uhane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ka Uhane wants to get back to his feet but Nicks drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ka Uhane is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ka Uhane tries to escape but Nicks is in control.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicks with the ground and pound but Ka Uhane regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ka Uhane scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nicks manages to mount him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ka Uhane squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Ka Uhane dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ka Uhane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicks .
Ka Uhane lands a nice hook to Nicks 's body. Nicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ka Uhane throws a body punch but Nicks moves out of range.
Donk. Ka Uhane catches Nicks right on the button with a cross.
Ka Uhane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicks misses with a head kick.
Ka Uhane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicks under the eye.

Nicks has closed the distance and engaged Ka Uhane in a clinch.
The referee calls for Nicks to work.

Nicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ka Uhane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicks is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicks dodges the punch combination from Ka Uhane.
Ka Uhane misses with a two punch combination.
Ka Uhane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nicks in his tracks.
Ka Uhane swings for the body but Nicks moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Ka Uhane.
Ka Uhane misses with a few strikes there.
Nicks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ka Uhane lands with a nice body punch.
Ka Uhane stalks Nicks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nicks 's face. Nicks staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Nicks .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ka Uhane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicks . Nicks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Ka Uhane - just one landing.
Ka Uhane misses the shot to the body.
Nicks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nicks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nicks shoots for a takedown but Ka Uhane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ka Uhane is looking to wear down Nicks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A combination from Ka Uhane does no damage.
Ka Uhane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab lands there for Ka Uhane.
A shot to the liver by Ka Uhane. Beautiful body shot.
Ka Uhane throws a series of punches but Nicks avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ka Uhane misses.
Nicks shoots in for a takedown but Ka Uhane shows good takedown defense.
Ka Uhane lands a really nice looking cross but Nicks seems unphased.
Ka Uhane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake Ka Uhane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Nicks .
Ka Uhane jabs Nicks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ka Uhane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nicks on the side of the head.
Ka Uhane lands with a nice combination. Nicks backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ka Uhane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ka Uhane cracks Nicks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ka Uhane scores with a three punch combo!
Ka Uhane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ka Uhane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ka Uhane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicks can do to turn this around?
Nicks throws a sloppy head kick and Ka Uhane moves out of range easily.
Ka Uhane lands a body shot.
Ka Uhane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ka Uhane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ka Uhane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Ka Uhane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ka Uhane.
Nicks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ka Uhane.
Nice cross by Ka Uhane.
Nicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ka Uhane to score with a decent uppercut.
Ka Uhane scores with a jab. Nicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nicks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ka Uhane.
Drake Ka Uhane is winning the standup battle so far.
Ka Uhane swings for the body but Nicks moves out of range.
Nicks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ka Uhane.

Nicks forces Ka Uhane back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ka Uhane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ka Uhane tries to circle away but Nicks has him pinned against the cage.

Nicks has clasped his hands together around Ka Uhane's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ka Uhane tries to escape but Nicks is in control.
Nicks throws an elbow but Ka Uhane slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nicks trying to control the position but Ka Uhane is working away.
Ka Uhane pushes Nicks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nicks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nicks scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nicks decides to stand back up. Nicks steps back and let's Ka Uhane get back to his feet.
Ka Uhane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ka Uhane.

Nicks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicks won't allow Ka Uhane to get back to his feet.
Nicks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ka Uhane wants to stand up but Nicks is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ka Uhane's guard.
Ka Uhane wants to get back to his feet but Nicks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nicks landing some decent shots from guard.
Ka Uhane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drake Ka Uhane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Travis Nicks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nicks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nicks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ka Uhane misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ka Uhane lands a nice shot to the body.
Travis Nicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ka Uhane.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Travis Nicks .
I think Ka Uhane 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Ka Uhane!