PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Spite (ranked 3810 p4p, 394 weight class) and David Hilbert (ranked 4746 p4p, 448 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Spite
vs
Hilbert

186 cm
20
176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
184 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Paradise Health and Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Spite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Hilbert!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spite throws a combination. Hilbert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
David Hilbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilbert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hilbert shoots in but Spite avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hilbert dives in and grabs Spite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spite pushes down on Hilbert's head and hops out.
Hilbert doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spite counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hilbert thinking.
Nicky Spite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hilbert.
Hilbert tries for a takedown but Spite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spite tests Hilbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spite looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spite throws a shot to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hilbert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilbert working away.
Spite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hilbert is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Hilbert working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hilbert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite can't do much from the bottom here.

Hilbert swings around for an armbar but Spite sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hilbert's guard.
Hilbert keeping moving, preventing Spite from controlling successfully.
Spite postures up in Hilbert's guard and throws a big left but Hilbert blocks it.

Hilbert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hilbert working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spite has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spite is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hilbert actively working from the bottom here.
Spite tries to pass to full mount but Hilbert defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spite is working hard here to advance position.

Spite is looking for a kimura here.

Hilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Spite is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Hilbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hilbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Hilbert looking for submissions off his back.
Spite is keen to just control but Hilbert is a slippery customer.
Hilbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Hilbert moves into full guard.
Spite wants to control from the top but Hilbert keeps moving.

That's four 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.

Hilbert has his foot on Spite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spite works his way back into a safe position though.
Hilbert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spite.
Spite works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hilbert gets back to full guard.
Spite controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

Hilbert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spite passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hilbert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Spite dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Spite slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hilbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spite changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hilbert misses with a takedown attempt
and Spite counters with a solid body kick.
Spite scores with a hook to the body. Hilbert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hilbert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spite counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hilbert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Hilbert looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spite!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Hilbert swings around for an armbar but Spite sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hilbert's guard.
Spite trying to control but Hilbert is working from the bottom.
Hilbert trying to control the position.

Hilbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spite defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilbert is trying to hold Spite in close to prevent damage but Spite has managed to pass into half guard.
Hilbert is breathing heavily.

Hilbert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spite pulls his head out easily.

Spite seems to be looking for submissions.
Spite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hilbert won't allow Spite to pass to mount.
Spite working Hilbert over with strikes.

Spite is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hilbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spite.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hilbert looking for submissions off his back.
Spite trying to control the action but Hilbert is working from the bottom.
Spite not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spite wants to free his trapped foot but Hilbert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilbert is trying to control but can't.
Spite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spite tries to pass to full mount but Hilbert defends it.

Spite is working for a kimura but Hilbert is defending it quite comfortably.
Spite thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hilbert's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilbert is looking to improve his position.

Hilbert is defending against the submission attempts here by Spite.
Hilbert is not content to let Spite control the position.
Spite is controlling the pace.

Hilbert actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Spite seems to be working for a kimura but Hilbert defends the submission attempt.
Spite is trying to control the action in half guard but Hilbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hilbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hilbert works his way to full guard. Good work.

Hilbert working for a triangle but Spite defends it easily.
Spite passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spite is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Hilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Spite dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Spite stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hilbert dives in and grabs Spite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spite pushes down on Hilbert's head and hops out.
Spite slaps away a takedown attempt from Hilbert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hilbert misses with a takedown
and Spite counters with a three punch combo that has Hilbert backing up. Hilbert nods at Spite to acknowledge the strikes.
Nicky Spite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hilbert.
Danga de danga de dang - Spite scores with a four punch combination!
Hilbert with a poor takedown
and Spite makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spite scores with a shot to the body.
Spite goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spite works Hilbert's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spite thuds a left hand into Hilbert's body.
Hilbert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spite.
Spite scores with a decent looking hook.
Spite connects with a jab.
Hilbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spite displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hilbert can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilbert fails with the takedown
and Spite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spite is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicky Spite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spite throws a head kick that Hilbert semi-blocks.
Hilbert fails with the takedown
and Spite counters with a nice uppercut.
Spite throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicky Spite is winning the standup battle so far.
Hilbert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spite makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spite throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Danga de danga de dang - Spite scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Spite.
Hilbert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spite counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Spite tenderised Hilbert's leg. Hilbert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spite lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilbert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hilbert fails with the takedown
and Spite counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spite goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spite lands a nice hook to Hilbert's body. Hilbert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spite is looking to wear down Hilbert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spite comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Spite. Beautiful body shot.
Spite stalks Hilbert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hilbert's face. Hilbert staggers backwards, shaken.
Hilbert misses with a takedown
and Spite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spite throws a series of strikes that have Hilbert backpedaling.
Crunch! Spite slams his shin into Hilbert's torso.
Spite lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hilbert takes a step back to recover.
Spite lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilbert misses with a takedown
and Spite counters with a nice uppercut.
Hilbert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hilbert shoots and misses
and Spite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spite lands a nice looking body shot.
Hilbert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spite counters with a left to the body.
Spite closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spite throws a combination. Hilbert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hilbert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilbert with a poor takedown
and Spite counters with a series of strikes. Hilbert will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spite cracks Hilbert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spite lands a head kick!
Spite's corner calls for a 1-2. Spite obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spite stalks Hilbert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hilbert's face. Hilbert staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spite wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spite digs a good body shot into Hilbert's ribs.
Spite lands with a cross.
Hilbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Spite scores with a jab to the body.
Hilbert misses with a takedown
and Spite counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hilbert fails with the takedown
and Spite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spite lands a jab-cross combination.
David Hilbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicky Spite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spite scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Spite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spite 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Spite!
An out of breath Nicky Spite thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.