PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Hombre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and November One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One has chosen To mega therion as his entrance music. November One acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hombre
vs
One

197 cm
24
287 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy!
[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q156 Stam/159 Rec

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Herbert Hombre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, November One!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hombre drops One with a nice combination! Hombre dives into One's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like November One has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hombre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hombre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
One is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hombre is controlling him.
Hombre throws a big right hand that misses.
Hombre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hombre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hombre.
Hombre lands a couple of elbows.
Hombre content to stall in guard here.
Hombre trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One is looking to stand up but Hombre isn't so interested in that idea.
Hombre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hombre.
Hombre trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Hombre throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
One preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hombre doesn't manage to clinch there - One circles away.
Hombre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herbert Hombre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hombre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? One is fending him off so far but Hombre persists. Nope, One circles away and we're back to standing.
Hombre misses with a takedown attempt - One sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Hombre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hombre looks for a takedown but One sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hombre gets the takedown into side control.
Hombre controlling the position.
Hombre tries to move into full mount but can't pass One's legs.
One is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hombre 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.
One is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hombre misses with the ground and pound.
Hombre lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hombre throwing strikes but One manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hombre manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Hombre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on November One's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hombre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. One tries to avoid it but Hombre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag One to the ground. One escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hombre gets a takedown into half guard.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hombre.
Hombre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hombre trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
Hombre sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hombre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hombre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hombre.
Hombre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hombre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. One looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
One dodges the ground and pound from Hombre.

Hombre decides to stand back up. Hombre steps back and let's One get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Hombre with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hombre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? One is fending him off so far but Hombre persists. Nope, One circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Hombre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hombre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has One pinned against the cage. One gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hombre shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hombre moves out of range of the strikes.
Hombre shoots in looking for a takedown. One tries to sprawl out of it but Hombre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. One manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
One misses with a looping left.
Hombre dives in and grabs One's left leg, looking for a takedown. One pushes down on Hombre's head and hops out.

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.
Hombre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One.
Hombre misses with a two punch combination.
One misses with a head kick.
Hombre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by One. One obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Hombre.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hombre fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Hombre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on November One's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hombre shoots in looking for a takedown. One tries to sprawl out of it but Hombre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. One manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hombre defending well as One loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hombre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hombre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hombre prevents One from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Hombre.
Hombre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hombre throwing shots but One is blocking nicely.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hombre.
One is trying to stand back up but Hombre is controlling him
Herbert Hombre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hombre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hombre trying to control from half guard but One is working away.
Hombre thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing One to regain full guard.
Hombre prevents One from getting back to his feet.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hombre is trying hard to land a takedown here. One sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hombre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hombre misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

One gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
One being controlled here, momentarily.
Hombre won't allow One to get back to his feet.
Hombre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hombre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Herbert Hombre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hombre.
Hombre stays in close to One's body and controls the position.
Hombre postures up in One's guard and throws a big left but One blocks it.
Hombre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hombre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
November One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hombre sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Hombre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hombre 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Hombre!