PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Tweetle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Areo Hotah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Tweetle
vs
Hotah

200 cm
26
287 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

211 cm
28
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Tweetle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Areo Hotah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tweetle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tweetle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hotah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hotah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tweetle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hotah with a nice cross.
Hotah scores with a hook to the body. Tweetle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tweetle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hotah.
Areo Hotah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hotah avoids the body shot from Tweetle.
Tweetle swings for the body but Hotah moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hotah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tweetle.
Hotah digs a good hook to Tweetle's body.
Tweetle misses with a hook.
Hotah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Tweetle rushes Hotah and presses him up against the cage.
Tweetle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hotah wants a takedown.
Hotah tries for a takedown but Tweetle manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hotah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tweetle is defending well.
Dee Tweetle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Areo Hotah.
Hotah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hotah takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotah controlling the action here for a moment.
Hotah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hotah can't get the takedown.
Hotah wants to take the fight to the mat but Tweetle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tweetle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tweetle missing with knees to the body.
Hotah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tweetle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Tweetle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tweetle looks to land a combination but Hotah avoids it well.
Hotah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotah checks a leg kick.
Hotah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tweetle's head backwards.
Tweetle lands a body shot.
Hotah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tweetle back to the cage. Hotah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hotah avoids the head kick by Tweetle.
Tweetle throws a jab when Hotah was well out of range.
Hotah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hotah lands a head shot.
Tweetle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Hotah bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Tweetle! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Tweetle is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hotah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tweetle is proving hard to escape from.
Oh Tweetle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hotah is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tweetle seems to have got his legs back now.
Hotah won't allow Tweetle to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweetle is adopting a defensive guard.
Hotah trying to control but Tweetle is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Areo Hotah wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hotah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tweetle drops his hands momentarily and Hotah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tweetle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Tweetle.
Hotah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hotah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hotah connects with a body shot.
Tweetle is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Tweetle. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotah lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Tweetle is looking to close the distance but Hotah sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Tweetle crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Tweetle is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Areo Hotah!
Areo Hotah gave a mention to Torment Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).