PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fire Truck (ranked 4299 p4p, 4292 weight class) and Ray Hoola (ranked 144 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoola has chosen Alvin & The Chipmunks - Christmas song as his entrance music. Fire Truck has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Truck
vs
Hoola

178 cm
23
155
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
152
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fire Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Hoola!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck with a poor takedown
and Truck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Truck tries for a takedown but Hoola circles away easily
and Hoola counters with a straight right hand.
Hoola throws a combination. Truck tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Truck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoola, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Truck as Hoola tries to tie him up.
Hoola tries to throw a body punch but Truck avoids it by throwing Hoola back against the cage.
Truck is trying to force a seperation but Hoola has the dominant position.
Hoola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fire Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Truck or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoola wants to stall.
Hoola looking to stall.
Hoola is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Truck has denied him.
Truck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoola after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Truck has Hoola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Truck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoola scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hoola.
Truck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoola is defending well.
Hoola wants to break free but Truck has control.
Hoola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoola stalling in the clinch but Truck improves position.
The referee calls for Hoola to work.
Truck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hoola digs a right hand into Truck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Truck's gas tank.
Truck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Truck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Truck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hoola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Truck is keeping the position for now.
Hoola trying to control the position from guard on top but Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truck lands a decent punch to the body there.
Hoola trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.

Hoola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Truck, up you get!

Hoola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoola lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoola lands a body shot.
Hoola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Truck is working for takedown but Hoola is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Truck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Truck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoola controlling from the top position.
Hoola tries to free his leg and advance position but Truck is retaining full guard.
Hoola wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Truck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoola trying to control the position from guard on top but Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoola stopping the sweep attempt from Truck.

Truck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoola is aware though and is defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoola trying to control the position from guard on top but Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoola works over Truck's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoola works over Truck's head and body with a nice combination.
Fire Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoola tests Truck's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Truck gets a clinch.
Truck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoola to keep the fight standing.
Hoola is leaning against Truck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoola tries to stall but Truck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hoola throws a good cross that connects.

Hoola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Truck, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoola misses with a body punch.
Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoola is defending well for now.
Hoola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Truck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fire Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Truck controls the action.
Truck wants a takedown but no success here.
Hoola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Truck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoola tries to break the clinch but Truck is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoola smiles and moves away.
Truck dives in and grabs Hoola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoola pushes down on Truck's head and hops out.

Hoola moves into the clinch.
Hoola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoola is leaning against Truck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Truck throws an elbow that misses.
Hoola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Truck.
Hoola looking to slow down the pace here.
Truck goes for a takedown attempt but Hoola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hoola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Truck, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoola is trying to break the clinch but Truck is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoola is leaning against Truck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Truck's ribcage. Truck let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoola wants to stall.
Hoola tries to throw a body punch but Truck avoids it by throwing Hoola back against the cage.
Ray Hoola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hoola rushes Truck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Truck trying to stall but Hoola improves his position.
Truck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Truck keeps control of Hoola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoola tries to throw a body punch but Truck avoids it by throwing Hoola back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truck tries to pull guard but Hoola holds him up against the cage and eventually Truck drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Hoola.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoola is defending well for now.

Hoola breaks the clinch.
Hoola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Hoola instigates a clinch.
Hoola lands with a right to the head.
Truck has Hoola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoola is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Truck drags the fight down to the ground.

Truck is looking for a triangle but Hoola pushes his legs off easily.
Truck throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoola is looking to pass into half guard but Truck pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Truck is in guard.

Hoola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Truck passes into side control.
Hoola struggling a bit here.

Truck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Truck looks up at the clock and then as Hoola takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Truck smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truck trying to control the action but Hoola is working from the bottom.
Hoola is trying to control Truck's posture but Truck avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hoola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Truck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoola digs a good body shot into Truck's ribs.
Hoola cracks Truck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Truck misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoola counters with a stiff right hand.

Truck gets tackled into the cage by Hoola. Hoola maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Hoola.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoola.
Truck can't get the takedown.
Hoola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoola lands a body punch.

Hoola breaks the clinch.
Ray Hoola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Truck clinches.

Truck wants the takedown. Hoola is fighting it off but Truck persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hoola's guard against the cage.

Hoola is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Truck presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoola looking to stall.
Hoola scores with a hook to the body.
Hoola taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoola looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoola.
Hoola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

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

Hoola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Truck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fire Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truck is trying to drag Hoola to the mat but Hoola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Truck or not.
Hoola looking to stall.
Hoola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Truck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hoola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Truck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoola.
Hoola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Truck as Hoola tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Truck looking for a takedown.
Hoola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Truck is keeping busy.
Truck is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Hoola.

Truck gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hoola regains guard.

Hoola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Truck defends it easily.
Hoola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Truck's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoola gets to his feet. Truck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Truck with a poor takedown
and Hoola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Truck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hoola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ray Hoola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoola throws a good cross that connects.

Hoola clinches up with Truck and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hoola lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hoola stalling in the clinch but Truck improves position.
Fire Truck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Hoola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoola prevents a body shot from Truck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hoola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ray Hoola!

Ray Hoola wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Ray Hoola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.