PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks has chosen Bang Your Head as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Hermias
vs
Hicks

170 cm
25
159 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

174 cm
35
155 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrea Hermias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermias missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermias throws a front kick aimed at Hicks's knee but Hicks avoids it well.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Hermias's belly button to the back.
Hicks misses with a right hand
and Hermias counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hicks throws a hook but Hermias blocks it.
Hicks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hermias slips under a jab from Hicks.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Hermias avoids nicely.
Hicks works the jab nicely.
Hermias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Hermias off the cage and back into range.
Hermias misses with an uppercut. Hicks saw that one coming.
Hermias slips a jab from Hicks.
Hermias throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hermias misses with a looping left.
Hermias throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermias stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Hermias slips the punch.
Hermias throws a big shot that misses.
Hermias slips a straight right by Hicks.
Hicks scores with a body shot.
Hermias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bill Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermias tries to score with a low kick but Hicks moves his leg out of the way.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermias.
Hermias misses with a hook.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermias.
Hicks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hermias missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks needs to keep his hands up - Hermias had a free shot at his head there.
Hermias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hermias looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Hermias avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermias.
Hicks misses with a hook to the body
and Hermias counters with a good low kick that Hicks was not able to check.
Hermias misses with a left hand
and Hicks counters with a left to the body.
Hicks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hermias's hands.
Hermias tests Hicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks slips a jab from Hermias.
Hermias looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
Hermias misses with a hook
and Hicks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hicks jabs at Hermias's body.
Hermias throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermias.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermias moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Hermias feints and then cracks Hicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hicks down.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Hermias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Hermias ducks down to avoid it.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Hermias does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hermias throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Hermias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Hicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Hermias.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.

Hermias clinches with his opponent.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hicks tries to work over Hermias's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hicks blocks an uppercut.
Hermias lands a hook that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermias misses with some punches.
Hermias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hicks slowing the pace effectively.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks stops a takedown attempt from Hermias.
Hermias effectively controlling the action here.
Hicks prevents Hermias from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill Hicks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hermias thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Hermias. Beautiful body shot.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hermias counters with a straight right hand.
Hicks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hermias cracks Hicks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hermias tries to clinch but Hicks is having none of it.
Hermias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks blocks a low kick nicely.
Hermias walks into a jab.
Hicks swings for the body but Hermias moves out of range.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermias takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hermias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks throws a body punch but Hermias moves out of range.
Hermias lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hicks at a distance.
Hicks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermias rather than just go for the knockout.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermias feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hickss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermias ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hermias thows a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermias was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hermias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermias misses with a low kick as Hicks jumps back.
Bill Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermias moves away.
Hicks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hermias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermias moves away.
Hicks takes a swing at Hermias's ribcage but misses.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Hermias's shoulder, as Hermias tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks shoots in looking for a takedown. Hermias tries to sprawl out of it but Hicks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hermias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermias throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
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!
Hicks needs to keep his hands up - Hermias had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hermias misses.
Hermias throws a right and a left that Hicks avoids nicely.
Hermias lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hicks misses the body punch
letting Hermias counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Hermias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks swings for the body but Hermias moves out of range.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermias is just out of range.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Hermias's shoulder, as Hermias tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Hermias.
Hermias throws a leg kick which misses Hicks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hicks tries to avoid it.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Hermias is out of range.
Hermias throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Hermias.
A big right from Hermias misses.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hicks shoots in looking for a takedown. Hermias tries to sprawl out of it but Hicks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hermias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrea Hermias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Hicks.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Hermias's ribs.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hermias jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermias was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Hermias uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermias just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Hermias.
Hermias moves away from the strike by Hicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bill Hicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hicks takes one to the chin there.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks throws a body punch but Hermias moves out of range.
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut

and Hermias counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hermias looking to pass the guard.
Hermias throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Hicks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hermias's guard.
Hermias can't keep his opponent in guard - Hicks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hermias is not content to let Hicks control the position.
Hermias wants to control the action here but instead Hicks manages to pass to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hermias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hicks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hermias is trying to escape the mount.
Hicks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hicks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hermias wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hicks.
Hicks sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hicks raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hermias wants to hold on but Hicks pushes him away.
Hicks throws some wild stikes that Hermias manages to avoid easily.
Hicks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hicks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hermias is looking to escape.
Hermias tries to hold on but Hicks postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to control but Hermias is having none of it.

Bill Hicks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Hermias moves away and avoids it.
Hermias walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Hermias does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks connects with a right hand. Hermias shakes it off.
Andrea Hermias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks swings widly with a right hand

and Hermias counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bill Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hicks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hermias scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hicks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Hicks!
A relieved looking Bill Hicks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.