PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricko Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Nicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Drysdale
vs
Nicks

190 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hilo Nutrition (video proof)
Hilo Nutrition (video proof)

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricko Drysdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakeem Nicks!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drysdale checks a low kick from Nicks.
Drysdale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Nicks does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Nicks as Drysdale shoots in.
Drysdale dodges the punch combination from Nicks.
Nicks scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nicks. Those never looked like landing.
Nicks looks to land a body kick but Drysdale moved away.
Drysdale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nicks's waist but Nicks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drysdale off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricko Drysdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicks looks to land a combination. Drysdale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Ricko Drysdale has been cut.
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!
Nicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicks lands with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Drysdale blocks the leg kick.
Drysdale avoids the body shot from Nicks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Drysdale. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Drysdale has a takedown stuffed.
Nicks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nicks.
Nicks looks gassed!
Nicks throws a series of punches but Drysdale moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicks misses with a body shot.
Nicks throws a series of punches but Drysdale avoids them all with ease.
Nicks misses with a two punch combination.

Drysdale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nicks's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura but Nicks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drysdale to get the leverage.

Nicks is defending against the submission attempts here by Drysdale.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drysdale is working for a kimura but Nicks is defending it quite comfortably.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura here.
Nicks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drysdale is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Drysdale is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Drysdale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Nicks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricko Drysdale's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Drysdale tries for a takedown but Nicks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nicks.
Drysdale sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drysdale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nicks throws a leg kick which misses Drysdale's front leg but catches the back leg as Drysdale tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Nicks. No joy for Drysdale on that attempt.
Drysdale takes a jab right on the kisser.

Ricko Drysdale's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drysdale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Nicks catches Drysdale right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicks scores with a decent looking hook.
Nicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drysdale has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Nicks. Beautiful body shot.
Nicks lands a body shot.
Nicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nicks digs a good hook to Drysdale's body.
Some wild striking there from Nicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drysdale checks a leg kick.
Hakeem Nicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Nicks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drysdale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicks.

Drysdale gets a double leg takedown into Nicks's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Drysdale postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nicks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drysdale, into his guard.

Drysdale looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nicks has picked Drysdale up and slammed him! Drysdale can't keep hold of the triangle and Nicks manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks wants to stand but Drysdale is controlling his arm.
Drysdale regains half guard.

Drysdale looking for submissions off his back.

Drysdale actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Drysdale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Drysdale looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drysdale looking for subs from the bottom but Nicks mounts him!
Nicks prevents Drysdale from getting the reversal.
Drysdale regains half guard.

Drysdale looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drysdale wants to improve his position but Nicks is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Nicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricko Drysdale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drysdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicks.
Nicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drysdale manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Nicks.
Nicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drysdale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Nicks.
Nicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drysdale misses with a takedown attempt - Nicks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicks throws a right and a left that both miss.

Drysdale gets a double leg takedown into Nicks's guard.

Drysdale drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Drysdale as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Nicks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Drysdale! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ricko Drysdale!