PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Humphrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neno Costales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neno Costales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Humphrey
vs
Costales

172 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Humphrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neno Costales!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humphrey moves out of range of the body kick.
Costales wants to clinch.
Humphrey swats away the attempt to clinch by Costales.
Humphrey shoots for a double leg takedown but Costales sprawls well. He's pushed Humphrey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Costales shoots in but no luck this time.
Costales shoots in for a double leg but Humphrey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Humphrey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costales avoids it really well and circles away.
Costales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Humphrey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costales tries to close the distance and clinch but Humphrey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Humphrey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costales defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Humphrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humphrey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costales.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Humphrey shoots in and bounces Costales off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Humphrey is looking to work some ground and pound but Costales has wrist control.
Humphrey throws a big right hand that misses.
Costales being controlled here, momentarily.
Humphrey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Costales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Humphrey pushes down on Costales's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costales looks like he's trying to stand up.
Costales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Humphrey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Costales defending well though.
Humphrey is trying to control. Costales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Humphrey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Costales doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Humphrey.
Costales trying to hold on to Humphrey's head to control him but Humphrey postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Costales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humphrey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Humphrey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Humphrey wants to pass the guard but Costales is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costales works his way to full guard. Good work.
Costales looks gassed!
Humphrey throws a strike but Costales rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Humphrey is looking for a triangle here but Costales uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Humphrey is not content to let Costales control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humphrey tries to bench press Costales off him but Costales keeps the position.
Humphrey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Costales's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Humphrey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Humphrey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costales defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Humphrey keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Humphrey dominated that round.
That's time! Humphrey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice sprawl there from Costales as Humphrey shoots in.
Humphrey shoots in but Costales avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Humphrey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Costales's guard.

Costales working for a triangle but Humphrey defends it easily.

Costales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Humphrey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Costales wants to stand up but Humphrey is controlling him.
Costales is breathing heavily.
Humphrey is in close to Costales's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humphrey pushes down on Costales's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Humphrey slips a nice elbow through Costales's hands, connecting with Costales's forehead.
Still in half guard, Humphrey seems content to control.
Humphrey is looking to advance position but Costales won't allow it.
Humphrey lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Humphrey connects with a nice short shot to Costales's temple.
Costales is not content to let Humphrey control the position.
Humphrey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Humphrey is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Costales reverses the position - he's now on top in Humphrey's guard.
Humphrey tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humphrey keeping moving, preventing Costales from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Humphrey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Costales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Humphrey pushes Costales off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Humphrey is looking to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Costales enables Humphrey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Costales manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Costales is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Humphrey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Humphrey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Humphrey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Costales's head.
Costales wants to control but Humphrey passes easily into half guard.
Costales taking some punishment here, with Humphrey in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costales is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Humphrey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Humphrey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Costales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humphrey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Humphrey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Humphrey prevents Costales from improving his position.
Humphrey is nestled in close to Costales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Humphrey slips a nice elbow through Costales's hands, connecting with Costales's forehead.
Humphrey wants to take a breather but Costales is having none of it.
Costales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Humphrey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Humphrey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Humphrey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Costales was covering up waiting for the punch and Humphrey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Humphrey throws a big right hand that misses.
Humphrey distracts Costales with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Costales working a defensive guard here.
Humphrey tries to free his leg and advance position but Costales is retaining full guard.
Humphrey throwing strikes from guard but Costales blocks nicely.
Rocky Humphrey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Humphrey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Humphrey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humphrey landing some decent shots from guard.
Costales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Humphrey landing some decent shots from guard.
Humphrey connects with a couple of short punches.
Humphrey connects with a couple of short punches.
Humphrey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Humphrey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Costales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Humphrey scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Humphrey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Humphrey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!
Humphrey tries to free his leg and advance position but Costales is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Humphrey 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.
Humphrey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Humphrey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Humphrey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Humphrey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Humphrey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Humphrey slips nicely into half guard.
Humphrey winds up and cracks Costales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humphrey drops an elbow to the side of Costales's head.
Humphrey working the head and body with strikes.
Humphrey drops an elbow to the side of Costales's head.
Humphrey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Humphrey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Humphrey there.
Humphrey working Costales over with strikes.
Humphrey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costales can do to turn this around?
Humphrey is trying to control. Costales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Humphrey content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Humphrey connects with a nice short shot to Costales's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humphrey slips a nice elbow through Costales's hands, connecting with Costales's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Humphrey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Humphrey working Costales over with strikes.
Rocky Humphrey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Humphrey connects with a nice short shot to Costales's temple.
Humphrey slips a nice elbow through Costales's hands, connecting with Costales's forehead.
Humphrey working Costales over with strikes.
Humphrey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Costales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Humphrey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Humphrey moves into full mount! Costales won't be happy about that!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Humphrey with a couple of short strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Humphrey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Humphrey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Humphrey!
In his post fight interview, Rocky Humphrey started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.