PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mommy Ice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mommy Ice will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ali
vs
Ice

178 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

179 cm
27
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrell Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mommy Ice!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali dives in and grabs Ice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ice pushes down on Ali's head and hops out.
Ice lands a two punch combo.
Ice is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.

Ice gets caught napping as Ali dives in and scores a takedown. Ice manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Ice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Ice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ice is on top in guard.
Ali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ice on the ground.
Ice wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Ali is looking to sweep but instead, Ice has passed into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali is refusing to be controlled, as Ice sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice thows a huge punch but Ali dodges it nicely.
Ice throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.

Ali kicks off Ice and gets to his feet.

Ali shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ali is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Ice manages to get to full guard.
Ali is looking to work some ground and pound but Ice has wrist control.
Ali wants to control from the top but Ice keeps moving.
Ali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ice manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ice darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.
Ali is trying to drag Ice to the mat but Ice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali tries to pull guard but Ice holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
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!
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ice gets underhooks to prevent Ali's takedown attempt.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ali working hard to break the clinch.
Ice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ice walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Ali tries to keep at a distance but Ice has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Ice improves position.
Ice leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ice.
Ali tries to pull guard but Ice holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Ice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ice struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali wants a takedown.
Ali wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali can't break the clinch.
Ice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ali.
Ice creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Ice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ice is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ice is working Ali over 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!
Ice taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali can't break the clinch.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Ice keeps him there for the moment.
Ice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali tries to stall but Ice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mommy Ice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ice throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Ice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali has time to react.

Ali forces Ice back against the cage and clinches.
Ice pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries to score a body lock takedown but Ice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ice is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Ali manages to break the clinch.
Ice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ali shoots in for a double leg but Ice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali thows a body shot but no joy.

Ali gets a clinch.
Ice can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ice presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ice cracks Ali with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice lands a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ice.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ice lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Ice as the two fighters clinch.
Ice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali tries to pull guard but Ice holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Ice has Ali pushed against the cage.
Ice continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ali tries to pull guard but Ice won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Ice wants to stall.
Ice lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ice.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ice.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ice keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ice taking a breather.
Ali working hard to break the clinch.
Ice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ice.
Ice lands a shot to the body.
Ice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Ice.
Ice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ice effectively controlling the action here.
Ice works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
Ice has Ali pressed against the cage, preventing Ali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ice prevents it.
Ice presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Ice.
A nice left hand lands by Ice.
A short uppercut from Ice.
A nice left hand lands by Ice.
Ice gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Ice.
Ice lands a right hand.
Ice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mommy Ice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ice.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Ice moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Ice.
Ice cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mommy Ice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali ducks right into an uppercut from Ice.

Ali is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ice dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ice works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
Ice dips a shoulder and cracks Ali with a mighty uppercut! Ali falls back against the cage and Ice unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ali is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ice screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mommy Ice!