PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Naulapyssy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir HitsAlot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naulapyssy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Raised Hammerfist. 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.

Naulapyssy
vs
HitsAlot

170 cm
22
138 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

172 cm
27
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Naulapyssy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir HitsAlot!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Naulapyssy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Naulapyssy stands up from HitsAlot's guard - Naulapyssy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Naulapyssy looks to land a combination. HitsAlot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Sir HitsAlot has been cut.

Naulapyssy feints and as HitsAlot raises his hands in defense, Naulapyssy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Naulapyssy stands and steps away. HitsAlot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
HitsAlot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naulapyssy to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HitsAlot tries to clinch but Naulapyssy moves away

and Naulapyssy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Naulapyssy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. HitsAlot defending well though.

Naulapyssy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Naulapyssy rushes HitsAlot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
HitsAlot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Naulapyssy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Naulapyssy working hard to break the clinch.

Naulapyssy breaks the clinch.
HitsAlot wants to clinch.

Naulapyssy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in HitsAlot's half guard.
HitsAlot wants to control but Naulapyssy is keeping busy and won't allow it.

HitsAlot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Naulapyssy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Naulapyssy instigates a clinch.
HitsAlot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Naulapyssy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Naulapyssy throws an elbow but it's blocked.

HitsAlot jumps guard.

HitsAlot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

HitsAlot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naulapyssy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naulapyssy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

HitsAlot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naulapyssy passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Naulapyssy in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
HitsAlot trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Naulapyssy just wasn't active enough.

Naulapyssy darts in and clinches HitsAlot up against the cage.
HitsAlot throws a punch but it's blocked by Naulapyssy.

Naulapyssy lands a takedown into guard.
Naulapyssy 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.

Naulapyssy got a little sloppy there for a moment and HitsAlot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naulapyssy has managed to get both his arms back between HitsAlot's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naulapyssy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Naulapyssy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
HitsAlot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Naulapyssy controls the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Frank Naulapyssy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Naulapyssy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Naulapyssy throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut there from Naulapyssy.

HitsAlot gets tackled into the cage by Naulapyssy. Naulapyssy maintains the clinch.

Naulapyssy breaks the clinch.
Naulapyssy throws a right and a left that HitsAlot avoids nicely.
HitsAlot with a lazy takedown attempt

so Naulapyssy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frank Naulapyssy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir HitsAlot.
Naulapyssy is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naulapyssy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

HitsAlot is looking for a triangle but Naulapyssy pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Naulapyssy.
Naulapyssy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but HitsAlot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - HitsAlot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
HitsAlot misses with a takedown

and Naulapyssy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
HitsAlot is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naulapyssy is thwarting HitsAlot's attempts to control the position.
Naulapyssy controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Naulapyssy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sir HitsAlot's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

HitsAlot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Naulapyssy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
HitsAlot is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Naulapyssy in particular looking to stall.

HitsAlot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

HitsAlot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naulapyssy pulls his head out easily.
Naulapyssy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Naulapyssy prevents HitsAlot from improving his position.
Naulapyssy is pressing down on HitsAlot's thigh, looking to free his foot. HitsAlot is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulapyssy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

HitsAlot looking for submissions off his back.
Naulapyssy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Naulapyssy controlling the action here.

HitsAlot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naulapyssy stalling.

Naulapyssy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HitsAlot misses with a takedown attempt

and Naulapyssy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for HitsAlot!
HitsAlot is breathing heavily.
Naulapyssy lands a heavy elbow.
Naulapyssy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Naulapyssy landing strikes from the mount and HitsAlot is in trouble!
Naulapyssy looking to control and managing it successfully.
HitsAlot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

HitsAlot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Naulapyssy is pulling down on HitsAlot's head to control his posture.

Naulapyssy pushes HitsAlot off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HitsAlot wants to clinch

and Naulapyssy counters with a takedown into side control.

Naulapyssy decides to stand up, so the ref orders HitsAlot to his feet.
HitsAlot connects with a single shot there.

Naulapyssy has taken the fight to the clinch.
HitsAlot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

HitsAlot decides to pull guard.
Naulapyssy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that HitsAlot can do to turn this around?
Naulapyssy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

HitsAlot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naulapyssy defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Naulapyssy stands up and waves to HitsAlot to follow him.
HitsAlot moves in looking to clinch but Naulapyssy pushes him off.
Frank Naulapyssy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
HitsAlot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naulapyssy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
HitsAlot moves in looking to clinch but Naulapyssy pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HitsAlot wants to clinch

and Naulapyssy counters with a takedown into side control.
HitsAlot regains half guard.

HitsAlot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
HitsAlot is trying to stand.
Naulapyssy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Frank Naulapyssy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Naulapyssy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for HitsAlot to stand up.
HitsAlot tries to close the distance and clinch but Naulapyssy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HitsAlot wants to clinch.

Naulapyssy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in HitsAlot's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HitsAlot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Naulapyssy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Naulapyssy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sir HitsAlot's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

HitsAlot tries to clinch up.

Naulapyssy moves into the clinch.

Naulapyssy manages to pull guard.
Naulapyssy is looking to stand up but HitsAlot isn't so interested in that idea.
Naulapyssy looking to hit a scissor sweep but HitsAlot is one step ahead there.

HitsAlot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Naulapyssy controlling HitsAlot's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naulapyssy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

HitsAlot has gone for a leg lock! Naulapyssy slips out almost immediately though and dives into HitsAlot's guard.
HitsAlot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naulapyssy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for HitsAlot on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

HitsAlot working for a triangle but Naulapyssy defends it easily.
Naulapyssy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naulapyssy throwing strikes but missing.
Naulapyssy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Naulapyssy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HitsAlot is keeping the position for now.

HitsAlot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

HitsAlot looking for a guillotine here but Naulapyssy defends easily.
Naulapyssy is stalling in the full guard.
HitsAlot working a defensive guard here.

Naulapyssy got a little sloppy there for a moment and HitsAlot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naulapyssy has managed to get both his arms back between HitsAlot's legs - danger averted.
Naulapyssy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Naulapyssy cracks HitsAlot with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Naulapyssy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
HitsAlot misses with a takedown attempt

and Naulapyssy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in HitsAlot's guard now.
Naulapyssy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Naulapyssy controls from within his opponent's guard.

HitsAlot working for a triangle but Naulapyssy defends it easily.
Frank Naulapyssy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naulapyssy is working HitsAlot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Naulapyssy controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Naulapyssy wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Naulapyssy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. HitsAlot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HitsAlot being controlled here, momentarily.

HitsAlot has his foot on Naulapyssy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naulapyssy works his way back into a safe position though.
Naulapyssy controls from within his opponent's guard.

HitsAlot is looking for a triangle but Naulapyssy pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

HitsAlot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sir HitsAlot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naulapyssy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Naulapyssy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naulapyssy 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Naulapyssy!