PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between nic ola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hemmo Hujoppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disorder by Ice T&Slayer. Hujoppi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cockney Rejects - Fighting In The Streets. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

ola
vs
Hujoppi

179 cm
28
141 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

225 cm
23
141 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, nic ola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hemmo Hujoppi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hujoppi throws a low kick but ola avoids it.
ola misses the jab.
ola misses with a body kick.
Hujoppi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hujoppi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but ola checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Hujoppi.
ola missing with a left hand there. Hujoppi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ola throws a big shot that misses.
Hujoppi pivots, looking for a leg kick but ola is out of range and Hujoppi settles back down.
Hujoppi misses with an uppercut. ola saw that one coming.
Hemmo Hujoppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hujoppi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by ola as he checks the leg kick.
Hujoppi thumps ola with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ola just misses with a punch to the body.
ola throws a body punch but Hujoppi moves out of range.
ola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hujoppi scores with a spinning back kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hujoppi, right into the meat.
A low kick from Hujoppi misses
and ola counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hujoppi tries to land a leg kick but ola saw it coming and moves away.
ola throws a shot from downtown. Hujoppi moves away and avoids it.
ola tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
ola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hujoppi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hujoppi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but ola is out of range.
Hujoppi avoids the body shot from ola.
Hujoppi scores with a kick to the body.
ola thows a body shot but no joy.
ola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
ola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hujoppi.
ola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hujoppi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hujoppi throws a nice outside leg kick.
ola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
ola shoots in but Hujoppi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hujoppi misses with a low kick as ola jumps back.
ola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! ola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hujoppi - the referee stops the clock and ola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hujoppi. ola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hujoppi connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ola throws out a loose jab but Hujoppi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemmo Hujoppi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hujoppi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big left from ola misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hujoppi, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from ola misses the target.
Good leg kick by Hujoppi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hujoppi scores with a hook to the body. ola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hujoppi throws a wild body kick that ola sees coming a mile off.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hujoppi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ola misses with a body kick.
Hujoppi throws a chopping leg kick but ola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
ola thows a leg kick but Hujoppi checks it
and Hujoppi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
ola lands a nice shot to the body.
Hujoppi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hujoppi cracks the inside of ola's front leg.
Hujoppi lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi throws a sloppy head kick
and ola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ola feints and then cracks Hujoppi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hujoppi down.
ola thumps Hujoppi with a low kick.
ola tries to work over Hujoppi's front leg with a kick but Hujoppi checks it.
Hujoppi throws a leg kick that misses.
ola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

ola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
ola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
ola trying to advance position but Hujoppi counters by regaining guard.

ola drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hujoppi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hujoppi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hujoppi!
ola is trying to control Hujoppi's posture but Hujoppi avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ola tries to control but Hujoppi manages to take his back.
ola just trying to survive but Hujoppi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hujoppi controlling from the back.
ola trying to control the action but Hujoppi just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hemmo Hujoppi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hujoppi connects with a high kick.
ola throws a low kick, looking for Hujoppi's leg but Hujoppi calmly moves out of range.
Hujoppi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hujoppi tries a low kick but ola avoids it.

ola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hujoppi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
ola punishing his opponent with strikes.

ola swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hujoppi is now in ola's guard. A big mistake from ola there, giving up the dominant position!

ola working for a triangle but Hujoppi defends it easily.

ola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hujoppi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hujoppi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

ola is looking for a triangle but Hujoppi pushes his legs off easily.
ola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

ola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hujoppi defends it easily.

ola is working an open guard so Hujoppi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

ola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
ola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ola thows a huge punch but Hujoppi dodges it nicely.
ola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hujoppi defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from ola.
ola trying to control but Hujoppi is working from the bottom.
ola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

ola drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hujoppi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hujoppi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hujoppi!
ola looks to move to half guard but instead Hujoppi has passed into mount! Damn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hujoppi avoids the attempt from ola to control.
ola is wriggling around trying to escape.
ola wants to control but Hujoppi is having none of it.
ola is looking to get to half guard.
ola tries to hold on but Hujoppi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that nic ola will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

ola throws a body punch but Hujoppi moves out of range.
Hujoppi throws a nice inside leg kick.
ola throws a lazy head kick
and Hujoppi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
ola takes a swing at Hujoppi's ribcage but misses.
ola takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hujoppi scores with a nice body kick.
ola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hujoppi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ola.
Hujoppi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from ola.
Hujoppi misses with a leg kick
and ola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
ola is looking to chop away at Hujoppi's legs.
ola looks for the body kick but Hujoppi saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Hujoppi.
ola closes the distance and clinches up with Hujoppi, looking for a takedown. ola pushes Hujoppi against the cage but Hujoppi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hujoppi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hujoppi - that will leave a mark!
Hujoppi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but ola is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hujoppi looks to land a left hand but ola moved out of range nicely.
ola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hujoppi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
ola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hujoppi. Hujoppi obviously looking to wear him down.
Hujoppi throws a leg kick

and ola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ola.
ola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
ola advances position into side control!
Hujoppi regains half guard, as ola was trying to land strikes.
Well, if ola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Hujoppi is defending against the submission attempts here by ola.

ola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
ola misses with a head shot. Hujoppi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hujoppi is trying to keep ola in close.
ola landing with the ground and pound.
ola trying to control the position from guard on top but Hujoppi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
nic ola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
ola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ola stopping the sweep attempt from Hujoppi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ola wants to control from the top but Hujoppi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

nic ola clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A good leg kick by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi misses with a low kick.
Hujoppi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
ola blocks the body kick.
Hujoppi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt ola.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick that knocks ola off balance momentarily.
ola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
ola tries to land a leg kick but Hujoppi saw it coming and moves away.
Hujoppi tries to land a leg kick but ola saw it coming and moves away.
ola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hujoppi checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by ola.
Hujoppi thows a leg kick but ola checks it
and ola counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Hujoppi misses

and ola counters with a single leg into guard. Hujoppi didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ola throwing strikes but missing.
ola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
ola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hujoppi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
ola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
ola postures up and lands a big shot to Hujoppi's brow.
Hujoppi looking to hit a scissor sweep but ola is one step ahead there.
ola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
ola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ola stays in close to Hujoppi's body and controls the position.

ola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hujoppi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hujoppi has escaped and now he's on top!
Hujoppi postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hujoppi gets to his feet - ola follows without any prompting.
Hujoppi cracks ola with an open hand slap.
Hujoppi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
ola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
ola misses with a series of wild punches.
Hujoppi throws a head kick but ola moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ola is defended easily by Hujoppi.
ola will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab from Hujoppi.
A leg kick checked by ola.
Some wild striking there from ola.
ola throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hujoppi throws out a leg kick but ola moves out of range and Hujoppi only half commits.
Hujoppi lands with a cross.
ola misses with a hook. Hujoppi ducked under it nicely.
Hujoppi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hujoppi misses with a low kick.
Good work by ola as he checks the leg kick.
ola throws a head kick that misses
and Hujoppi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hujoppi blocks a jab.

ola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
ola is looking to take a break and control but Hujoppi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

nic ola had his way with Hemmo Hujoppi in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

ola throws a hook but Hujoppi blocks it.
ola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hujoppi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
ola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hujoppi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hujoppi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Hujoppi is predictable there
and ola counters with a thumping low kick.
ola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hujoppi. Those never looked like landing.
Hujoppi misses with a leg kick
and ola counters with a nice uppercut.
Hujoppi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on ola if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hujoppi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! ola scrambles back to his feet.
ola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi misses with a body kick.
Hujoppi lands a body shot.
A low kick from Hujoppi misses
and ola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as ola blocks the leg kick.
Hujoppi tries to work over ola's front leg with a kick but ola checks it.
Hujoppi throws a leg kick but ola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hujoppi connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hujoppi. That's going to slow ola down.
ola checks a low kick from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. ola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
ola throws a leg kick
and Hujoppi counters with a nice low kick that buckles ola's knee momentarily.
ola looks to score with a jab to the body but Hujoppi is just out of range.
ola slips under a jab.
A low kick from ola misses
and Hujoppi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
ola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hemmo Hujoppi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hujoppi tries to work over ola's front leg with a kick but ola checks it.
ola looks to score with a jab to the body but Hujoppi is just out of range.
ola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hujoppi.
Hemmo Hujoppi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ola shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hujoppi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
ola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

ola drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hujoppi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now ola has Hujoppi in his guard.
Hujoppi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of ola is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

ola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hujoppi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hujoppi gets to his feet - ola follows without any prompting.
Hujoppi connects with a solid leg kick.
ola shoots in looking for a takedown. Hujoppi tries to sprawl out of it but ola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hujoppi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hujoppi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ola.
ola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that half lands.
Hujoppi tried to score with a low kick but ola checks it.
ola throws a hook but Hujoppi blocks it.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hujoppi avoids the body shot from ola.

ola gets a takedown into half guard.
Hujoppi manages to get to full guard.
nic ola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ola wants to control from the top but Hujoppi keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to nic ola.
I think ola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... nic ola!
nic ola retains his bantamweight title!