PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Jr (ranked 5709 p4p, 5051 weight class) and Ray Hoola (ranked 392 p4p, 369 weight class). Hoola is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alvin & The Chipmunks - Christmas song. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jr
vs
Hoola

180 cm
27
155
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
152
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Hoola!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoola with a nice cross.
Hoola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Hoola lands.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoola as he jumps to the side.
Hoola lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab lands there for Hoola.

Jr is rocked!

Jr tries to keep at a distance but Hoola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoola pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoola clobbers Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jr tries to keep at a distance but Hoola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoola stalling.
Hoola lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jr looking for a takedown.
Jr wants a takedown.
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Hoola.
A right hand to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands a nice shot to the body.

Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoola counters with a three punch combo that has Jr backing up. Jr nods at Hoola to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jr is breathing heavily.
Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hoola.
Jr seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoola throws a combination. Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hoola scores with a decent looking hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoola, which made it look bad.

Hoola moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoola presses Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoola is working Jr over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hoola.
Hoola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jr up against the cage.
Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoola stalls.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Hoola.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ray Hoola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoola connects with a body shot.

Hoola takes the fight into the clinch.
Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoola is leaning against Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Hoola.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoola.
Hoola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice body shot.
Hoola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Hoola breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hoola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jr's head.

Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Hoola's guard.
Hoola pulls Jr in close to prevent any damage.

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

Hoola kicks Jr off and gets to his feet.

Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hoola manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back 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!
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Hoola.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoola moves into the clinch successfully.
Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoola after a bit of a struggle.
Hoola taking a breather.
Hoola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoola scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hoola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ray Hoola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoola is struggling to control the position.
Hoola lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Hoola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jr looking for a takedown.
Hoola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands a body punch.
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!
A right hand to the body from Hoola.
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoola.
A body shot lands from Hoola.

Hoola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Hoola darts in and clinches Jr up against the cage.
Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoola prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hoola closes the distance and clinches.
Hoola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jr or not.
Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoola pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hoola clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Hoola.
Hoola stalls.

Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoola scores with a one two! Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoola pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoola.
Hoola scores with a hook to the body.
Jr being controlled against the cage.
Hoola lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoola scores with a shot to the side of Jr's head.
Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Hoola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Hoola breaks the clinch.

Hoola moves into the clinch.
Hoola lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hoola lands with a right hand.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hoola shows good takedown defense.

Hoola moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hoola.
Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoola stops a takedown attempt from Jr.
Hoola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoola presses Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoola is working Jr over against the cage.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jr or not.
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoola has Jr pushed against the cage.
Hoola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jr letting Hoola take a breather here.
Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoola is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hoola.
Hoola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice body shot.
Hoola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoola prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hoola effectively controlling the action here.
Hoola working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hoola moves into range and clinches up with Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Hoola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoola.
Hoola lands a really nice looking cross but Jr seems unphased.
Hoola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Hoola pushes Jr up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoola is working Jr over against the cage.
Hoola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Hoola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoola lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Hoola as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Hoola.
Hoola stalling the fight.
Hoola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoola digs a right hand into Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jr's gas tank.
Hoola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
A hook to the body from Hoola.

Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jr needs to keep his hands up - Hoola had a free shot at his head there.
George Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoola takes the fight into the clinch.
Jr being controlled against the cage.
Hoola stalls.
Hoola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoola scores with a shot to the side of Jr's head.
Hoola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Jr is looking for a takedown.

Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hoola is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jr to the mat. Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoola trying to control but Jr is working from the bottom.
Hoola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hoola drops back looking for a leg! Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jr manages to kick Hoola off! Hoola jumps back into Jr's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hoola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoola 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 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Hoola!
A very excited looking Ray Hoola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.