PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Easton DeMarinni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelis Hoedemaeker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

DeMarinni
vs
Hoedemaeker

203 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Easton DeMarinni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cornelis Hoedemaeker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarinni checks a low kick from Hoedemaeker.
Hoedemaeker thuds his shin into the meat of DeMarinni's side.
DeMarinni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoedemaeker.
Hoedemaeker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DeMarinni throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoedemaeker counters with a good low kick that DeMarinni was not able to check.
Hoedemaeker throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeMarinni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoedemaeker.
A telegraphed right hand from DeMarinni misses the target.
Hoedemaeker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but DeMarinni blocks it well.
Hoedemaeker connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoedemaeker is looking to chop away at DeMarinni's legs.
A combination from DeMarinni does no damage.
Hoedemaeker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hoedemaeker throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoedemaeker throws a sloppy head kick and DeMarinni moves out of range easily.
DeMarinni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DeMarinni lands a really nice looking cross but Hoedemaeker seems unphased.
DeMarinni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoedemaeker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoedemaeker scores with a leg kick.
Hoedemaeker scores with a leg kick.
DeMarinni lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DeMarinni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoedemaeker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeMarinni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoedemaeker lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoedemaeker is looking to land body kicks.
DeMarinni misses the jab.
Hoedemaeker tries a quick counter leg kick but DeMarinni is wise to it.
Hoedemaeker throws a leg kick
and DeMarinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as DeMarinni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoedemaeker doesn't seem phased though.
DeMarinni throws the left hand but Hoedemaeker avoids the punch easily.
Hoedemaeker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeMarinni checks it well.
As Hoedemaeker looks to move away, DeMarinni throws a big counter combo but Hoedemaeker just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarinni throws a body punch but Hoedemaeker moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoedemaeker.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeMarinni.
DeMarinni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoedemaeker's head.
Cornelis Hoedemaeker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeMarinni misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoedemaeker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DeMarinni really felt that one!
Hoedemaeker throws a chopping leg kick but DeMarinni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from DeMarinni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeMarinni blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from DeMarinni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoedemaeker lands a head kick. DeMarinni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DeMarinni lands with a shot to the body.
Hoedemaeker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeMarinni's calf.
Hoedemaeker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoedemaeker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeMarinni's calf.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoedemaeker.
DeMarinni is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DeMarinni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoedemaeker throws a push kick but DeMarinni slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoedemaeker lands a leg kick that knocks DeMarinni off balance momentarily.
DeMarinni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeMarinni scores with a punch to the head.
Hoedemaeker slips a jab from DeMarinni.
Hoedemaeker cracks the inside of DeMarinni's front leg.
DeMarinni throws a body shot but no joy.
DeMarinni tests Hoedemaeker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeMarinni throws a jab when Hoedemaeker was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Hoedemaeker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoedemaeker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeMarinni.
DeMarinni takes a swing at Hoedemaeker's ribcage but misses.
Hoedemaeker lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeMarinni's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick there by Hoedemaeker.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeMarinni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoedemaeker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeMarinni.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Hoedemaeker slams his shin into DeMarinni's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeMarinni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoedemaeker.
DeMarinni throws the left hand but Hoedemaeker avoids the punch easily.
Hoedemaeker throws a head kick that misses.
Hoedemaeker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeMarinni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoedemaeker.
DeMarinni looks to land a left hand but Hoedemaeker moved out of range nicely.
DeMarinni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeMarinni walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hoedemaeker.
DeMarinni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoedemaeker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoedemaeker lands with a kick to the temple. DeMarinni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoedemaeker, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelis Hoedemaeker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hoedemaeker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeMarinni misses with a looping left.
Hoedemaeker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeMarinni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeMarinni throws a body punch but Hoedemaeker moves out of range.
Hoedemaeker is looking to slow DeMarinni down with leg kicks.
Hoedemaeker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeMarinni.
DeMarinni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoedemaeker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoedemaeker throws the kick towards the body but DeMarinni avoids it.
Hoedemaeker avoids the body shot from DeMarinni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarinni goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoedemaeker.
Hoedemaeker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Hoedemaeker connects with a leg kick. DeMarinni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoedemaeker ducks under a wild hook from DeMarinni.
DeMarinni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoedemaeker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cornelis Hoedemaeker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeMarinni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hoedemaeker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from Hoedemaeker tenderised DeMarinni's leg. DeMarinni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoedemaeker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeMarinni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoedemaeker can pounce on him.
DeMarinni jabs at Hoedemaeker's body.
DeMarinni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoedemaeker scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoedemaeker lands a leg kick that knocks DeMarinni off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoedemaeker.
DeMarinni throws a body punch but Hoedemaeker moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hoedemaeker.
DeMarinni takes a kick to the side of the head.
DeMarinni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoedemaeker can pounce on him.
Hoedemaeker lands a front kick.
DeMarinni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hoedemaeker cracks the inside of DeMarinni's front leg.
DeMarinni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoedemaeker - that will leave a mark!
DeMarinni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoedemaeker.
DeMarinni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoedemaeker thumps DeMarinni with a low kick.
DeMarinni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeMarinni's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hoedemaeker throws a head kick that DeMarinni semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hoedemaeker.
Hoedemaeker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoedemaeker looks to land a body kick but DeMarinni moved away.
Hoedemaeker throws a lazy body kick
and DeMarinni counters with a nice uppercut.
DeMarinni will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hoedemaeker throws a head kick that misses
and DeMarinni counters with a left to the body.
DeMarinni lands an overhand right.
Hoedemaeker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoedemaeker throws a leg kick which misses DeMarinni's front leg but catches the back leg as DeMarinni tries to avoid it.
Hoedemaeker lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from DeMarinni misses.
Hoedemaeker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoedemaeker throws a body kick that misses.
DeMarinni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoedemaeker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoedemaeker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoedemaeker connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoedemaeker avoids the body shot from DeMarinni.
DeMarinni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether DeMarinni might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hoedemaeker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoedemaeker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMarinni misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoedemaeker, right into the meat.
Hoedemaeker is looking to land body kicks.
DeMarinni throwing a counter right hand but Hoedemaeker manages to avoid it.
DeMarinni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoedemaeker.
Hoedemaeker throws a head kick that misses.
DeMarinni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoedemaeker flicks out a counter leg kick but DeMarinni steps away.
DeMarinni throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoedemaeker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelis Hoedemaeker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

DeMarinni lands a jab to Hoedemaeker's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoedemaeker.
Hoedemaeker feints and then cracks DeMarinni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeMarinni down.
Hoedemaeker throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeMarinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoedemaeker keeps DeMarinni at a distance using the push kick.
Hoedemaeker throws a head kick that half lands.
Hoedemaeker throws a head kick that misses
and DeMarinni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DeMarinni digs a good hook to Hoedemaeker's body.
Hoedemaeker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoedemaeker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoedemaeker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeMarinni blocks the body kick.
Hoedemaeker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoedemaeker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeMarinni.
DeMarinni moves out of range of the body kick.
DeMarinni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarinni moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoedemaeker.
An attempted straight right counter from DeMarinni misses the target.
DeMarinni blocks a head kick by Hoedemaeker.
DeMarinni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeMarinni throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoedemaeker.
DeMarinni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DeMarinni stuns Hoedemaeker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeMarinni lands a jab.
DeMarinni throws an off balance right hand
and Hoedemaeker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
DeMarinni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoedemaeker was well out of range. Poor timing from DeMarinni.
DeMarinni throws a jab when Hoedemaeker was well out of range.
And Hoedemaeker responds with a good body kick, but DeMarinni manages to step out the way in time.
Hoedemaeker tries to score with a low kick but DeMarinni moves his leg out of the way.
DeMarinni throwing a counter right hand but Hoedemaeker manages to avoid it.
DeMarinni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoedemaeker manages to avoid it.
DeMarinni connects with a nice looking jab.
Easton DeMarinni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoedemaeker scores with a leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hoedemaeker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hoedemaeker tries a head kick but it misses.
DeMarinni scores with a hook.
Hoedemaeker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeMarinni loads up on a big right hand but Hoedemaeker slips the punch.
Hoedemaeker shapes to counter with a head kick.
DeMarinni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hoedemaeker.
Cornelis Hoedemaeker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoedemaeker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoedemaeker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeMarinni.
DeMarinni throws a big shot that misses.
Hoedemaeker lands with a kick to the temple. DeMarinni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoedemaeker, right into the meat.
DeMarinni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoedemaeker.
DeMarinni misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoedemaeker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoedemaeker. That's going to slow DeMarinni down.
Hoedemaeker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoedemaeker throws a leg kick which misses DeMarinni's front leg but catches the back leg as DeMarinni tries to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoedemaeker.
Hoedemaeker lands a high kick!
DeMarinni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Donk. DeMarinni catches Hoedemaeker right on the button with a cross.
Hoedemaeker connects with a solid leg kick.
DeMarinni throws a looping overhand right but Hoedemaeker ducks down to avoid it.
DeMarinni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoedemaeker. Hoedemaeker obviously looking to wear him down.
DeMarinni misses the shot to the body.
Hoedemaeker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hoedemaeker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoedemaeker.
Hoedemaeker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoedemaeker, right into the meat.
DeMarinni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoedemaeker moves away.
Hoedemaeker scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoedemaeker throws the kick towards the body but DeMarinni avoids it.
DeMarinni throws a big shot that misses.
Hoedemaeker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeMarinni throws the left hand but Hoedemaeker avoids the punch easily.
DeMarinni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoedemaeker manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoedemaeker.
DeMarinni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hoedemaeker feints and then cracks DeMarinni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeMarinni down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoedemaeker - that will leave a mark!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cornelis Hoedemaeker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoedemaeker 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelis Hoedemaeker!