PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Relentless AD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Fourie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fourie has chosen ''Not Afraid'' by Eminem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

AD
vs
Fourie

175 cm
20
155 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

174 cm
26
160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Warrior Wear
Springfield HW Nutrition

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relentless AD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Fourie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fourie tries for a takedown but AD circles away easily
and AD counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fourie tries for a takedown but AD circles away easily

and AD counters with a beautiful punch that sends Fourie to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

AD avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
AD throwing strikes from guard but Fourie blocks nicely.
AD trying to control but Fourie is working from the bottom.

Fourie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

AD drops back looking for a leg! Fourie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fourie manages to kick AD off! AD jumps back into Fourie's guard.
AD trying to control the position from guard on top but Fourie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AD forces his way into half guard.
AD throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fourie gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fourie looking for a guillotine here but AD defends easily.

Fourie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. AD gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
AD passes into half guard.

AD seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fourie wants to get back to full guard.

Fourie looking for submissions off his back.

Fourie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fourie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fourie is looking to improve his position.
AD works his way into side control.
Fourie is not content to let AD control the position.

AD looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AD throws an elbow but Fourie slips to the side and avoids it well.
AD trying to control the action but Fourie is working from the bottom.
Fourie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

AD is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fourie defends it well.
AD thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Fourie looking for submissions off his back.
AD passes to full mount!

AD with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

AD working for a submission but Fourie is keeping him at bay.
Fourie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Fourie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fourie wants to improve his position but AD is controlling well.

Fourie actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

AD is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
AD wants to control but Fourie is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fourie tries for a takedown but AD circles away easily
letting AD counter with a right hand.
AD tries to work over Fourie's front leg with a kick but Fourie checks it.
Fourie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and AD counters with a stiff right hand.

AD gets caught flat footed, as Fourie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
AD is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
AD wants to stand and escape but Fourie is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AD controls Fourie momentarily but Fourie frees himself.
Fourie tries to free his leg and advance position but AD is retaining full guard.

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

AD is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fourie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AD is looking to take a break and control but Fourie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

AD is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fourie has escaped the position, nice work there.
AD trying to control the position but Fourie is working away.
Fourie regains half guard.

Fourie actively working from the bottom here.
Fourie is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

AD is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fourie moves into full guard.

Fourie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because AD has passed into half guard!
Fourie tries to roll over but AD keeps him under control.

AD is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fourie defends it well.

AD is trying to work for a kimura but Fourie is defending well.

AD is working for a kimura but Fourie is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie is looking to improve his position.
AD is keen to just control but Fourie is a slippery customer.

AD postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fourie to stand up.
AD throws a body punch but Fourie moves out of range.
Fourie fails to land the takedown.
Relentless AD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Fourie.
AD lands a leg kick that knocks Fourie off balance momentarily.
Fourie shoots in and drives through. AD sprawls well.
Fourie drops his hands momentarily and AD takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Relentless AD is winning the standup battle so far.
Fourie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AD throws a head kick that misses.
Fourie shoots and misses
and AD counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fourie is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fourie has his takedown stuffed
and AD counters with a straight right hand.
AD throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fourie with a poor takedown
and AD connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
AD swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fourie.
AD tries a low kick but Fourie avoids it.
Fourie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and AD counters with a straight right hand.
AD swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fourie tries for a takedown but AD circles away easily
and AD counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Fourie is rocked!
AD throws a right and a left that Fourie avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Relentless AD dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

AD misses with a straight left.
Fourie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexander Fourie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AD throws a nice looking combination but Fourie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Relentless AD is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fourie with a poor takedown
and AD counters with a straight right hand.
Fourie tries for a takedown but AD circles away easily
and AD counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Relentless AD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Fourie.
AD jabs at Fourie's body.
Fourie fails with the takedown
and AD connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
AD throws a leg kick but Fourie checks it.
AD misses with a wild body shot.

AD drops Fourie with a left and a right! Oh, Fourie is hurt - AD dives into side control looking to finish!
Fourie is still in real trouble! Can AD finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

AD is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fourie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fourie tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fourie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fourie seems to have recovered his senses.

AD is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fourie is surviving well by controlling AD's body position as best he can.

AD looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fourie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Relentless AD overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

AD is looking for a kimura but Fourie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for AD to get the leverage.

Fourie actively working from the bottom here.

AD looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

AD is trying to work for a kimura but Fourie is defending well.
AD trying to control the action but Fourie is working from the bottom.

Fourie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fourie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fourie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie looking to hit a scissor sweep but AD is one step ahead there.
AD chips away with some ground and pound.

Fourie has his foot on AD's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. AD works his way back into a safe position though.
AD wants to pass the guard but Fourie is keeping the position.
AD in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
AD trying to control but Fourie is working from the bottom.
AD postures up in Fourie's guard and throws a big left but Fourie blocks it.

Fourie working for a triangle but AD defends it easily.
AD stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fourie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AD wants to control from the top but Fourie keeps moving.
AD tries to free his leg and advance position but Fourie is retaining full guard.

Fourie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. AD is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AD wants to control from the top but Fourie keeps moving.
AD has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Fourie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead AD passes into side control.
Relentless AD is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

AD is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fourie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alexander Fourie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fourie throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Relentless AD showed his dominance in that final round.
Well AD 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Relentless AD!
Relentless AD managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Best Nutrition , into his post fight interview.