PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mako Choliman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Choliman
vs
Hermit

170 cm
30
143 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

165 cm
30
157 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mako Choliman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drunken Hermit!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hermit forces Choliman back against the cage and clinches.
Hermit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hermit tries for a takedown but Choliman manages to get underhooks.
Choliman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Choliman decides to pull guard.
Hermit won't allow Choliman to sweep him here.
Hermit trying to control but Choliman is working from the bottom.
Hermit chips away with some ground and pound.
Choliman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermit trying to control but Choliman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermit throws a big right hand that misses.
Choliman wants to get back to his feet but Hermit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hermit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Choliman's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Choliman wants to stand but Hermit is controlling the position.
Choliman wants to sweep here but Hermit controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choliman wants to stand and escape but Hermit is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Choliman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Choliman wants it to stay on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hermit has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mako Choliman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drunken Hermit.
Hermit fails with the takedown

and Choliman moves into the clinch.

Choliman drags the fight down to the ground.
Choliman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hermit trying to control the position from guard on top but Choliman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Choliman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Choliman 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit throws a big right hand that misses.
Hermit cracks Choliman with a solid left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hermit advances position into side control!
Choliman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choliman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hermit off and has taken his back!
Choliman has the hooks in. Hermit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Choliman has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hermit.
Hermit is trying to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is taking a good look at Hermit as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Choliman!
Choliman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hermit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choliman thows a strike but Hermit uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Hermit as he ends up in Choliman 's guard!
Choliman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hermit drops back looking for a leg! Choliman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Choliman manages to kick Hermit off! Hermit jumps back into Choliman's guard.
Hermit preventing the sweep.
Choliman is working hard here to advance position.
Hermit passes into half guard.
Hermit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choliman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Choliman is refusing to be controlled, as Hermit sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choliman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hermit works over Choliman with some ground and pound from guard.
Choliman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hermit.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Choliman keeps moving.
Hermit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hermit wants to pass the guard but Choliman is keeping the position.
Choliman looking to control.
Choliman 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choliman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Choliman is on top in guard.

Hermit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mako Choliman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hermit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Choliman to the ground. Hermit is now in Choliman's guard.
Choliman is looking to stand up but Hermit isn't so interested in that idea.
Choliman pulls Hermit in close to prevent any damage.
Hermit throwing strikes from guard but Choliman blocks nicely.
Hermit prevents Choliman from getting back to his feet.
Choliman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hermit.
Hermit postures up and lands a big shot to Choliman's brow.
Choliman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Choliman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choliman stops Hermit from getting back to his feet.
Hermit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermit trying to control from the bottom.
Choliman trying to advance position but Hermit counters by regaining guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choliman postures up.
Hermit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choliman's guard.

Choliman is trying to control the position but Hermit postures up.
Hermit preventing the sweep.
Choliman keeping moving, preventing Hermit from controlling successfully.
Choliman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermit is one step ahead there.
Hermit stands up over Choliman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hermit won't allow Choliman to sweep him here.
Choliman keeping moving, preventing Hermit from controlling successfully.

Hermit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mako Choliman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choliman wants to stand up but Hermit is controlling him.
Hermit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choliman wants to sweep but no luck.
Hermit lands a couple of elbows.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Choliman keeps moving.
Choliman looking for a sweep. Not yet Choliman, not yet.
Hermit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Hermit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Choliman is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choliman wants to control but Hermit postures up.
Choliman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Hermit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Choliman is pushing Hermit's head away, looking to escape. Hermit manages to hold on to the position though.
Choliman looking for a sweep but Hermit has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hermit with the ground and pound from mount.
Choliman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Choliman is pressing down on Hermit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Choliman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit working some strikes from top position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Choliman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Choliman jumps into guard, dragging Hermit to the mat.
Choliman can't keep his opponent in guard - Hermit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Choliman is looking for a sweep. Hermit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Choliman is defending against the submission attempts here by Hermit.
Choliman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Choliman is looking to control Hermit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Choliman avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choliman is trying to stand up here but Hermit is controlling him well.
Choliman wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drunken Hermit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Choliman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choliman feinted with a counter takedown.
Hermit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Choliman but Choliman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hermit shoots in and drives through. Choliman sprawls well.
Choliman feinted with a counter takedown.
Hermit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Choliman but Choliman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Choliman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mako Choliman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drunken Hermit.
Hermit goes for a double leg but Choliman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Choliman continues to drive forward.
Drunken Hermit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hermit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Choliman on his heels. He'll look to pass Choliman's guard now, I'm sure.
Choliman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Choliman looking for a sweep. Not yet Choliman, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Choliman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Choliman wants to sweep but no luck.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Choliman keeps moving.
Hermit won't allow Choliman to sweep him here.
Choliman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hermit preventing the sweep.
Choliman pulls Hermit in close to his closed guard and prevents Hermit from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hermit shoots in but no luck this time.
Choliman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hermit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choliman defends it nicely.
Choliman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hermit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Choliman tries to counter with a takedown but Hermit is quick to defend against it.
Hermit shoots in for a takedown but Choliman shows good takedown defense.
Hermit tries to clinch up.
Choliman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hermit tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Choliman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Choliman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Choliman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hermit keeps working.
Choliman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hermit defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit wants to control but Choliman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hermit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choliman.
Choliman is looking to take a break and control but Hermit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hermit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choliman.
Choliman looks to land a strike but Hermit avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Choliman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Choliman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermit swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Choliman won't allow Hermit to sweep him here.
Choliman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hermit's guard.
Hermit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Choliman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hermit keeping full guard, as Choliman tries to pass.
Hermit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Choliman chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choliman wants to pass the guard but Hermit is keeping the position.
Hermit is trying to keep Choliman in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mako Choliman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Choliman 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mako Choliman!