PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Amir (ranked 623 p4p, 875 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 69 p4p, 98 weight class). Amir's entrance music is Mastodon - Gobblers of Dregs. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Amir
vs
Republic

202 cm
34
250
20 - 14 - 0

191 cm
34
270
21 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Amir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Republic checks a low kick from Amir.
Amir throws a chopping leg kick but Republic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Republic is looking for the big counter here.
Republic jabs at Amir's body.
Amir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Republic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Republic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amir.
Nice body punch from Amir.
Republic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Amir.
Amir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Republic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Republic.
Republic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amir works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amir is looking to wear down Republic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Amir wants to clinch.
Republic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Amir connects with a crisp jab.
Republic swings widly with a right hand
and Amir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amir throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amir lands with a shot to the body.
Amir throws a leg kick but Republic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Republic staying out of range there.
Republic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Amir feints and then cracks Republic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Republic down.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a three punch combo that has Amir backing up. Amir nods at Republic to acknowledge the strikes.
Amir is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Amir connects with a body shot.
Republic looks winded!
Amir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amir moves out of range of the strikes.
Amir digs a good hook to Republic's body.
Amir misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir clobbers Republic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Republic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amir. That did some damage!
Republic checks a leg kick nicely.
Amir lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Republic avoids the head kick by Amir.
Amir throws a leg kick but Republic checks it.
Republic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Republic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amir.
Amir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Republic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amir avoids a kick to the body.
Amir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Amir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amir.
Republic cracks a nice hook into Amir's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amir scores with the left hand. Republic knows he should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Republic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Amir misses.
Amir misses with a straight right.
Amir scores with a nice head shot.
Amir throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Amir dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Republic defending well as Amir loads up on a big left hand.
Amir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Republic can do to turn this around?
Amir tries to clinch up but Republic circles away and keeps his distance.
Amir throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amir misses with a body shot.
Amir tests Republic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Republic checks a leg kick.
As Amir backs off Republic throws a huge counter combo but Amir manages to avoid it all.
Republic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Amir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Republic, pushing him back against the cage.
Republic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Amir on the inside.
Republic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Republic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amir avoids it.
Amir is trying to maintain a safe position but Republic gets an underhook and turns Amir into the cage.
A short uppercut from Amir.

Amir jumps guard.
Amir seems keen to control Republic's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Republic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Amir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Amir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Republic defends it easily.

Amir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amir's guard.
Amir is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amir is working hard here to advance position.
Amir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Republic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amir trying to keep a closed guard but Republic is proving a slippery customer.
Republic stays in close to Amir's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Republic defends it easily.

Amir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Amir is looking for a triangle but Republic pushes his legs off easily.
Republic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Republic is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amir trying to keep a closed guard but Republic is proving a slippery customer.
Republic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Republic wants to stand but Amir has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amir.
Republic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amir lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Republic needs to keep his hands up - Amir had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Republic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Amir dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Amir misses with a low kick.
Amir thuds a left hand into Republic's body.
Republic looks to land a body kick but Amir moved away.
Amir swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Amir dodges the punch combination from Republic.
Republic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Amir here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amir swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Amir misses with a body shot.
Amir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Republic.
Amir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Republic.
Republic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Amir makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Amir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banana Republic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amir throws a head kick that misses
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Republic feints and then cracks Amir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amir down.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic looks to land a left hand but Amir moved out of range nicely.
Amir with a jab.
Amir misses with a wild body shot.
Republic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Republic throws a nice looking combination but Amir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amir blocks a head kick by Republic.
Republic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amir throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amir throws out a leg kick but Republic moves out of range and Amir only half commits.
Amir doesn't manage to clinch there - Republic circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir lands a lovely overhand right.
Republic swings for the body but Amir moves out of range.
Amir smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Amir tenderised Republic's leg. Republic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Republic throws a low kick, looking for Amir's leg but Amir calmly moves out of range.
Amir thinks about countering with a head kick.
Amir throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Amir. Beautiful body shot.
Amir lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amir rushes Republic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Amir tries to pull guard but Republic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Amir pulls Republic into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Republic is looking to stand up but Amir won't let him.
Republic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Amir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Republic is one step ahead there.
Ali Amir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Amir looking for a guillotine here but Republic defends easily.

Amir is looking for a triangle but Republic pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Amir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amir 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Amir!
A victorious Ali Amir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.