PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bulan Cordit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cordit kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cordit
vs
Hicks

180 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
135 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bulan Cordit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lewis Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cordit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cordit is trying to control the action in half guard but Hicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cordit pulls his head out easily.
Cordit wants to take a breather but Hicks is having none of it.
Cordit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hicks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.

Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
Cordit is trying to control the action in half guard but Hicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cordit controlling the action here.

We're going to have a standup here because Bulan Cordit wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Cordit closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cordit gets control of Hicks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cordit will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cordit throwing short punches from the bottom.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cordit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cordit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hicks is squirming around, avoiding Cordit's attempts to control the action.
Cordit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cordit avoids the attempt from Hicks to control.
Cordit wants to control the pace but Hicks is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordit avoids the attempt from Hicks to control.

Cordit has hold of Hicks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hicks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hicks is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordit controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cordit looking to finish Hicks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hicks!
Hicks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hicks wants to hold on but Cordit pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordit wants to control the pace but Hicks is squirming around nicely.
Cordit lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hicks hang on?
Cordit controlling the pace for now.
Hicks regains half guard.

Cordit seems to be working for a kimura but Hicks defends the submission attempt.
Hicks is staying active underneath Cordit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks gets back to full guard.

Cordit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hicks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hicks has escaped and now he's on top!
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Cordit is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cordit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hicks slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cordit circles away.

Cordit feints and as Hicks raises his hands in defense, Cordit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hicks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cordit has passed into half guard!
Cordit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Cordit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Hicks is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordit drops an elbow to the side of Hicks's head.
Cordit trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks gets full guard.
Cordit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cordit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Cordit controlling from the top position.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Cordit from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cordit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hicks's guard.

Cordit is trying to work for a kimura but Hicks is defending well.
Cordit seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cordit.
Hicks is looking to control Cordit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hicks avoid being mounted?

Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
Cordit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Hicks taking some punishment here, with Cordit in his half guard.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Cordit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cordit wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Hicks tries to roll over but Cordit keeps him under control.
Cordit is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
Cordit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cordit working the head and body with strikes.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Cordit sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cordit.
Cordit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cordit is controlling the pace.
Cordit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
Hicks trying to control here.
Cordit is looking to take a break and control but Hicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cordit wants to stand up but Hicks has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bulan Cordit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Cordit.

Cordit shoots in and gets a takedown into Hicks's guard.

Hicks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Cordit tries to pass.

Hicks is working an open guard so Cordit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cordit lands with a nice combination. Hicks backs away looking to recover.
Cordit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid body kick from Cordit.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt.
Hicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cordit.

It looks like Lewis Hicks has been cut.
Hicks dives in and grabs Cordit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cordit pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
Hicks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Hicks gets caught napping as Cordit dives in and scores a takedown. Hicks manages to retain guard.
Cordit postures up.
Cordit wants to stand but Hicks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Hicks working for submissions but it's allowed Cordit to get to half guard.
Cordit drops an elbow to the side of Hicks's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Still in half guard, Cordit seems content to control.
Hicks tries to roll over but Cordit keeps him under control.
Cordit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cordit pulls his head out easily.
Cordit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is staying active underneath Cordit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cordit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Cordit seems to be working for a kimura but Hicks defends the submission attempt.
Cordit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hicks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cordit content to control rather than advance.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Cordit has control of the leg.

Cordit is trying to work for a kimura but Hicks is defending well.
Cordit 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hicks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hicks trying to control but Cordit postures up.
Hicks gets back to full guard.
Cordit tries to free his leg and advance position but Hicks is retaining full guard.
Lewis Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bulan Cordit just wasn't active enough.
Cordit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bulan Cordit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cordit avoids the head kick by Hicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bulan Cordit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cordit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bulan Cordit!
A very excited looking Bulan Cordit 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.