PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noynoy Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mork Hemsko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Aquino
vs
Hemsko

188 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noynoy Aquino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mork Hemsko!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemsko's corner calls for a 1-2. Hemsko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aquino tries to clinch there but Hemsko circles away.
Hemsko scores with a sloppy right hand. Aquino should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Hemsko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aquino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aquino takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hemsko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aquino to see if he's OK.
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!
Hemsko controls the position from side control.
Hemsko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aquino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hemsko in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hemsko.
Aquino dodges the ground and pound from Hemsko.
Hemsko lands a few punches from side control.
Aquino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aquino is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hemsko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aquino looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hemsko slows the pace down in half guard.
Hemsko wants to pass the guard but Aquino is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemsko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemsko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aquino's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hemsko in particular looking to stall.
Hemsko throws a strike but Aquino avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hemsko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hemsko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hemsko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemsko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hemsko postures up in Aquino's guard and throws a big left but Aquino blocks it.
Hemsko distracts Aquino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aquino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hemsko controls the pace.
Aquino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemsko manages to get himself to full guard.
Hemsko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemsko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aquino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aquino thows a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hemsko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hemsko has a closed guard, preventing Aquino from standing up.
Aquino is looking to work some ground and pound but Hemsko has wrist control.
Aquino preventing the sweep.
Hemsko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hemsko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aquino's hands.

Hemsko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aquino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Aquino's face as Hemsko controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mork Hemsko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Hemsko as he connects with a hook.
Hemsko swats away the attempt to clinch by Aquino.
Hemsko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hemsko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aquino moves in looking to clinch but Hemsko pushes him off.
Hemsko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aquino wants to clinch up but Hemsko keeps it at a distance.
Aquino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hemsko finds it's way round the side to connect with Aquino's head.
Hemsko connects with a jab.

Hemsko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aquino's half guard.
Hemsko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hemsko not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemsko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hemsko is thwarting Aquino's attempts to control the position.
Hemsko slips a nice elbow through Aquino's hands, connecting with Aquino's forehead.
Aquino has hold of Hemsko's hands but Hemsko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hemsko lands strikes from half guard.
Aquino is looking to escape.
Well, if Hemsko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemsko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aquino!
Hemsko dominating with strikes here.
Hemsko content just to control the position here.
Hemsko landing strikes from the mount and Aquino is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemsko landing shots from mount.
Hemsko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Hemsko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hemsko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aquino's face.
Hemsko lands a nice shot to the head.
Hemsko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hemsko with shots to the head and body - Aquino looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemsko controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Hemsko.
Mork Hemsko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aquino is trying desperately to improve position.
Hemsko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aquino is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mork Hemsko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

A left lands for Hemsko.
Hemsko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Hemsko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aquino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Aquino's face as Hemsko controls the position.
Hemsko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aquino to see if he's OK.
Aquino is looking to regain half guard here but Hemsko keeps moving and retains side control.
Hemsko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aquino some visible discomfort.
The referee asks Hemsko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hemsko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aquino wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Aquino takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino taking a bit of punishment here - Hemsko scoring with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hemsko tries to advance to mount but Aquino denies him.
Hemsko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hemsko is staying tight to Aquino's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Aquino takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hemsko avoids the strikes from the bottom by Aquino.
Hemsko scoring with punches and elbows.
Hemsko is working Aquino over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aquino parries the strikes from Hemsko easily there. Hemsko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aquino to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino is trying to escape the position but Hemsko is controlling the position.
Hemsko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hemsko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hemsko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mork Hemsko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hemsko circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hemsko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aquino did well to prevent Hemsko getting side control.
Hemsko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hemsko throws a strike but Aquino avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hemsko preventing the sweep.
Hemsko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hemsko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hemsko stays in close to Aquino's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hemsko advances to half guard.
Hemsko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hemsko in particular looking to stall.
Hemsko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Noynoy Aquino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mork Hemsko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hemsko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aquino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mork Hemsko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hemsko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 25:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mork Hemsko!