PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neji Hyuga (ranked 3902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamlet Loveridge (ranked 3409 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamlet Loveridge will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hyuga
vs
Loveridge

183 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neji Hyuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hamlet Loveridge!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveridge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hyuga lands with a hook. Loveridge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hyuga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hyuga connects with a crisp jab.
Hyuga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loveridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Hyuga tries to bum rush Loveridge with a series of wild strikes but Loveridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hyuga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loveridge! But no joy.
Loveridge avoids the body shot from Hyuga.
Hyuga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loveridge's head.
Hyuga misses with a jab to the body
and Loveridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hyuga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loveridge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyuga misses with a combination
and Hyuga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loveridge swings for the body but Hyuga moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hyuga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hyuga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveridge moves away.
Loveridge slips under a jab from Hyuga.
Hyuga throws a nice looking combination but Loveridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neji Hyuga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveridge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hyuga is looking to wear down Loveridge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hyuga slips under a jab from Loveridge.
Hyuga misses with a combination

and Loveridge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hyuga won't be happy with that.
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!
Hyuga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loveridge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hyuga is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hyuga's face as Loveridge controls the position.
Hyuga parries the strikes from Loveridge easily there. Loveridge is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hyuga to escape.
Hyuga trying to remain calm as Loveridge controls from the top position.
Sloppy strikes there by Loveridge.
The ground and pound from Loveridge seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Loveridge controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loveridge trying to control the action but Hyuga is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hyuga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Loveridge controlling the pace.
Loveridge is trying to control. Hyuga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hyuga wants to improve his position but Loveridge is controlling well.
Hyuga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Loveridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hyuga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveridge is stalling in the full guard.

Loveridge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hyuga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loveridge has managed to get both his arms back between Hyuga's legs - danger averted.

Hyuga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loveridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hyuga is keeping the position for now.
Loveridge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hyuga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Hyuga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loveridge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hyuga looking for a guillotine here but Loveridge defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveridge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Loveridge throws a big right hand that misses.
Loveridge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Loveridge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hyuga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loveridge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Loveridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Hyuga has wrist control.
Loveridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyuga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loveridge throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Neji Hyuga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Loveridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyuga misses with an uppercut.
Hyuga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveridge moves away.
Loveridge misses with a wild body shot.
Hyuga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Neji Hyuga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loveridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyuga.
Loveridge throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyuga.
Hyuga throws a series of strikes that have Loveridge backpedaling.
Loveridge misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyuga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loveridge.
Hyuga lands a jab.
Hyuga misses with a shot to the body
and Loveridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loveridge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loveridge tries to bum rush Hyuga with a series of wild strikes but Hyuga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loveridge swings for the body but Hyuga moves out of range.
It looked like Hyuga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neji Hyuga is winning the standup battle so far.
Loveridge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Loveridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyuga was well out of range. Poor timing from Loveridge.
Hyuga misses with a body shot.
Loveridge scores with a nice head shot.
Loveridge has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hyuga defending well as Loveridge loads up on a big left hand.
Loveridge avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Hyuga. Those never looked like landing.
Hyuga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheers as Loveridge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyuga doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyuga misses the shot to the body.
Loveridge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyuga.
Hyuga slips a straight right by Loveridge.
Hyuga moves away from the strike by Loveridge.
Loveridge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Loveridge throws a body punch but Hyuga moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyuga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hyuga misses with a body punch
and Hyuga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loveridge misses with a straight left.
Hyuga throwing a counter right hand but Loveridge manages to avoid it.
Loveridge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hyuga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hyuga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loveridge.
Hyuga on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Loveridge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hyuga was covering up waiting for the punch and Loveridge finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Loveridge won't allow Hyuga to sweep him here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Loveridge controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loveridge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyuga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loveridge.

Hyuga has his foot on Loveridge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loveridge works his way back into a safe position though.
Loveridge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Loveridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Hyuga has wrist control.

Hyuga has his foot on Loveridge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loveridge works his way back into a safe position though.

Hyuga is looking for a triangle but Loveridge pushes his legs off easily.
Loveridge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamlet Loveridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The fighters circling - Loveridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyuga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hyuga misses with a combination
and Loveridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hyuga throws a looping overhand right but Loveridge ducks down to avoid it.
Loveridge throws a hook to the side of Hyuga's head but Hyuga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyuga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Loveridge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Loveridge punishes Hyuga's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveridge dodges the punch combination from Hyuga.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loveridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyuga was well out of range. Poor timing from Loveridge.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loveridge.
Loveridge misses with an uppercut.
Loveridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Loveridge misses with a lunging right hand
and Hyuga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loveridge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hyuga doesn't seem bothered though.
Loveridge lands a glancing blow to the side of Hyuga's head.
Loveridge throws an overhand right that lands on Hyuga's shoulder, as Hyuga tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Loveridge coming out on top.
Hyuga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loveridge.
A telegraphed right hand from Loveridge misses the target.
Loveridge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveridge throws a lazy right hand but Hyuga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hyuga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hyuga takes one to the chin there.
Hyuga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loveridge is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Loveridge throws a body punch but Hyuga moves out of range.
Hyuga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Hyuga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Hyuga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyuga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loveridge cracks a nice hook into Hyuga's ribs.
Loveridge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hyuga circles away quickly and effectively.
Loveridge lands with a right hand.
Loveridge connects with a right hand. Hyuga shakes it off.

Hyuga is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveridge connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Loveridge.
Hyuga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loveridge.
Loveridge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hyuga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loveridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hyuga misses with a lunging right hand
and Loveridge counters with a nice body shot.
Loveridge stuns Hyuga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Loveridge misses.
Hyuga throwing a counter right hand but Loveridge manages to avoid it.
Neji Hyuga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Loveridge.
Hyuga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Hyuga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveridge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hyuga blocks a jab.
Hyuga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Hyuga.
Loveridge misses with a body shot.
Hyuga seems to have got his legs back now.
Loveridge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loveridge throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyuga throwing a counter right hand but Loveridge manages to avoid it.
Loveridge misses with a body shot.
Hyuga slips a jab and a cross from Loveridge.
Hyuga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Loveridge works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hamlet Loveridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loveridge 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamlet Loveridge!