PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Puna Wai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Drunken Hermit enters the cage!

Wai
vs
Hermit

173 cm
29
156 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

165 cm
30
165 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

MMA nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Puna Wai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drunken Hermit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wai misses with a few strikes there.

Wai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hermit!
Wai wants to control but Hermit is keeping him busy.
Hermit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hermit wants to work for an arm triangle but Wai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hermit is trying to control the action in half guard but Wai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hermit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hermit scores with a couple of nice shots.

Hermit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wai is just riding it out for now. Hermit eventually gives up the hold.

Wai looking for submissions off his back.
I've been told that Hermit has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Wai is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hermit lands a nice short elbow.
Hermit scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Hermit is looking for a kimura here.
Wai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hermit is working away from the top position though.

Hermit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hermit is looking to take a break and control but Wai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hermit trying to control the action but Wai is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hermit shoots in and drives through. Wai sprawls well.
Wai looks for a takedown but Hermit sprawls well.
Wai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hermit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wai is fending him off so far but Hermit persists. Nope, Wai circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Puna Wai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drunken Hermit.
Wai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wai pinned against the cage. Wai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hermit has a takedown stuffed.
Hermit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wai avoids it really well and circles away.

Hermit drives through with a takedown into Wai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hermit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hermit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hermit has managed to get both his arms back between Wai's legs - danger averted.
Wai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drunken Hermit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hermit closes the distance and pushes Wai back into the cage.
Hermit prevents Wai from breaking the clinch.

Wai breaks the clinch.
Hermit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wai is looking for a counter combo.
Wai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hermit avoids it really well and circles away.
Wai throws a low kick but Hermit moves out of range easily.
Wai is looking to clinch.
Hermit tries for a takedown but Wai circles away easily
and Wai counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai misses with a wild combination.
Hermit shoots in but no luck this time.
Puna Wai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drunken Hermit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermit is defended easily by Wai.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hermit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hermit gets to mount! Wai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hermit working Wai over with strikes here.
Hermit looking to control but Wai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Wai really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Hermit is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wai!
Hermit is trying to keep Wai in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit controlling the position.
Hermit is trying to keep Wai in close.
Wai trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wai passes Hermit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hermit is trying to maintain the position but Wai is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wai is working away from the top position though.
Wai is keen to just control but Hermit is a slippery customer.
Hermit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hermit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hermit somewhat.
Wai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hermit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermit.
Hermit has a takedown stuffed.
Hermit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermit dives in and grabs Wai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wai pushes down on Hermit's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hermit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wai did well to prevent Hermit getting side control.
Wai trying to hold on to Hermit's head to control him but Hermit postures up.
Hermit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 Puna Wai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wai misses with a takedown attempt

and Hermit counters with a takedown into side control.
Hermit trying to control the action but Wai is working from the bottom.
Wai tries to bench press Hermit off him but Hermit keeps the position.

Hermit swings around for an armbar but Wai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hermit's guard.
Wai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermit controls Wai momentarily but Wai frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit is controlling Wai's posture.
Wai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wai wants to control from the top but Hermit keeps moving.
Hermit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wai advances to half guard.

Wai seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hermit is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Puna Wai!
Puna Wai thanked the fans post fight for their support.