PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JJ Kamahawe Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamahawe Ole comes to the cage accompanied by E ala E by Israel . Hendricks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: x. Ricardo Hendricks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kamahawe Ole
vs
Hendricks

189 cm
28
192 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

188 cm
24
197 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Kamahawe Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Hendricks !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks fakes the leg kick and cracks Kamahawe Ole in the body.
Hendricks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hendricks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamahawe Ole. That did some damage!

Hendricks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Hendricks .
Kamahawe Ole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hendricks to keep the fight standing.
Hendricks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hendricks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamahawe Ole backwards.
Kamahawe Ole can't break the clinch.
Kamahawe Ole being controlled against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks can't find room to land a body shot as Kamahawe Ole controls the action.
Hendricks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamahawe Ole backwards.
Hendricks gets through Kamahawe Ole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like JJ Kamahawe Ole has been cut.
Hendricks has Kamahawe Ole pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hendricks lands a body punch.
Hendricks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamahawe Ole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hendricks lands a body punch.
Hendricks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Hendricks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamahawe Ole misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hendricks .
Kamahawe Ole takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch combination from Kamahawe Ole misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks clinches up against the cage.

Hendricks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamahawe Ole blocks a head kick by Hendricks .
A cross from Hendricks lands.
JJ Kamahawe Ole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks shoots in but no luck this time.
Kamahawe Ole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hendricks is looking to clinch but Kamahawe Ole is avoiding it.

Hendricks has Kamahawe Ole up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hendricks .
Kamahawe Ole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kamahawe Ole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Kamahawe Ole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks is leaning against Kamahawe Ole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hendricks gets through Kamahawe Ole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kamahawe Ole.
Hendricks lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamahawe Ole backwards.

Kamahawe Ole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hendricks uses from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hendricks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendricks trying to control but Kamahawe Ole is working from the bottom.

Hendricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamahawe Ole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendricks has managed to get both his arms back between Kamahawe Ole's legs - danger averted.
Hendricks throws a strike but Kamahawe Ole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks is pulling down on Kamahawe Ole's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole looking to pass the guard.
Hendricks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kamahawe Ole trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Kamahawe Ole is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hendricks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamahawe Ole's guard.
Hendricks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Hendricks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JJ Kamahawe Ole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kamahawe Ole misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamahawe Ole throws a good cross that connects.
Hendricks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hendricks .
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from Kamahawe Ole.
Hendricks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamahawe Ole.
Kamahawe Ole throws a combination that misses
and Hendricks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamahawe Ole looks to land a combination but Hendricks avoids it well.
Kamahawe Ole tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Hendricks gets a double leg takedown into Kamahawe Ole's guard.
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!

Kamahawe Ole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendricks defends it easily.
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamahawe Ole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kamahawe Ole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks lands a couple of digs.
Hendricks pushing down on Kamahawe Ole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hendricks wants to free his trapped foot but Kamahawe Ole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kamahawe Ole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

Kamahawe Ole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendricks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kamahawe Ole reverses the position - he's now on top in Hendricks 's guard.
Hendricks pulls Kamahawe Ole in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamahawe Ole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamahawe Ole wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Kamahawe Ole has gone for a leg lock! Hendricks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kamahawe Ole's guard.
Hendricks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Ricardo Hendricks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Hendricks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks controlling from side mount.
Hendricks trying to control the action but Kamahawe Ole is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Hendricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JJ Kamahawe Ole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
JJ Kamahawe Ole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamahawe Ole scores with a nice head shot.
Kamahawe Ole throws a combination that misses
and Kamahawe Ole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendricks lands a front kick.
Kamahawe Ole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendricks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hendricks thumps Kamahawe Ole with a low kick.
Hendricks lands a jab to the head.
Kamahawe Ole pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hendricks back to the cage. Kamahawe Ole follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamahawe Ole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hendricks .
Hendricks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendricks thumps Kamahawe Ole with a low kick.
Kamahawe Ole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hendricks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks connects with a high kick.
Hendricks is looking to slow Kamahawe Ole down with leg kicks.

Hendricks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Kamahawe Ole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendricks working Kamahawe Ole over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hendricks is taking a breather. Kamahawe Ole says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hendricks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kamahawe Ole reverses the position - he's now on top in Hendricks 's guard.
Kamahawe Ole is fighting to break Hendricks 's control of his arms but Hendricks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Kamahawe Ole drops back looking for a leg! Hendricks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hendricks manages to kick Kamahawe Ole off! Kamahawe Ole jumps back into Hendricks 's guard.
Hendricks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kamahawe Ole!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks landing shots from mount.
Kamahawe Ole is bucking up trying to escape but Hendricks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks controlling his opponent.
JJ Kamahawe Ole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendricks 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Hendricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hendricks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Hendricks !
Ricardo Hendricks managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.