PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanaka Roots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Asiodjdaiodj
vs
Roots

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanaka Roots!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roots fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roots tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asiodjdaiodj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roots wants to clinch up but Asiodjdaiodj keeps it at a distance.
Roots shoots in and drives through. Asiodjdaiodj sprawls well.
Roots tries to clinch up.
Asiodjdaiodj misses with a wild combination.
Roots fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roots tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roots dives in and grabs Asiodjdaiodj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asiodjdaiodj pushes down on Roots's head and hops out.
Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanaka Roots.
Asiodjdaiodj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roots takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roots on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roots defending well as Asiodjdaiodj loads up on a big left hand.
Roots shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asiodjdaiodj but Asiodjdaiodj pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roots bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asiodjdaiodj scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roots will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asiodjdaiodj leaves Roots with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asiodjdaiodj lands a lovely overhand right.
Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asiodjdaiodj throws a one two combo.
Asiodjdaiodj slaps away a takedown attempt from Roots, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roots looks winded!
Roots ducks under a wild hook from Asiodjdaiodj.
Roots's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asiodjdaiodj connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roots scrambles back to his feet.
Roots tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiodjdaiodj avoids the head kick by Roots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asiodjdaiodj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roots doesn't seem bothered though.
Roots is looking to clinch but Asiodjdaiodj is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asiodjdaiodj misses with the combination.
Roots misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roots doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Asiodjdaiodj.
Roots closes the distance and clinches up with Asiodjdaiodj, looking for a takedown. Roots pushes Asiodjdaiodj against the cage but Asiodjdaiodj circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asiodjdaiodj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roots takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab from Asiodjdaiodj.
Asiodjdaiodj cracks a nice hook into Roots's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Asiodjdaiodj.
Roots closes the distance looking to clinch
and Asiodjdaiodj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roots walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asiodjdaiodj is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roots wants to clinch up but Asiodjdaiodj keeps it at a distance.
Roots wants to clinch up but Asiodjdaiodj keeps it at a distance.
Asiodjdaiodj slaps away a takedown attempt from Roots, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Asiodjdaiodj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roots.
Roots fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asiodjdaiodj lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roots drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asiodjdaiodj lands a body shot.
Roots shoots in and drives through. Asiodjdaiodj sprawls well.
Asiodjdaiodj lands with a good body shot.
Roots takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Asiodjdaiodj leaves Roots with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roots on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roots closes the distance and clinches up with Asiodjdaiodj, looking for a takedown. Roots pushes Asiodjdaiodj against the cage but Asiodjdaiodj circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roots ducks right into an uppercut from Asiodjdaiodj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Roots instigates a clinch.
Roots keeps control of Asiodjdaiodj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roots has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asiodjdaiodj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Asiodjdaiodj is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roots looking for a takedown.
Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanaka Roots.

Roots pulls guard.

Roots is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Asiodjdaiodj stays in close to Roots's body and controls the position.
Asiodjdaiodj would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Roots is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Asiodjdaiodj slaps away a takedown attempt from Roots, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roots fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roots throws a head kick that misses.
Roots takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roots tries to close the distance and clinch but Asiodjdaiodj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roots misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roots walks into a jab.
A jab from Asiodjdaiodj finds it's way through Roots's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roots throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asiodjdaiodj scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asiodjdaiodj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roots takes one on the button.
Asiodjdaiodj lands with a shot to the body.
Roots is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asiodjdaiodj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asiodjdaiodj cracks Roots with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asiodjdaiodj connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roots wants to clinch up but Asiodjdaiodj keeps it at a distance.
Asiodjdaiodj lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asiodjdaiodj circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roots shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asiodjdaiodj as he avoids it easily.
Asiodjdaiodj jabs at Roots's body.
Asiodjdaiodj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asiodjdaiodj catches Roots with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roots is looking to clinch.
Roots with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asiodjdaiodj to score with a decent uppercut.
Roots wants to clinch.
Roots tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asiodjdaiodj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asiodjdaiodj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roots tries to close the distance and clinch but Asiodjdaiodj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roots ducks under a wild hook from Asiodjdaiodj.
Roots doesn't manage to clinch there - Asiodjdaiodj circles away.
Roots throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roots changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asiodjdaiodj tries to avoid it but Roots manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asiodjdaiodj to the ground. Asiodjdaiodj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asiodjdaiodj works the jab nicely.
Roots moves in looking to clinch but Asiodjdaiodj pushes him off.
Roots tries to clinch there but Asiodjdaiodj circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asiodjdaiodj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roots wants to clinch.
Roots fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj will probably get the nod.
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!

Roots tries to bum rush Asiodjdaiodj with a series of wild strikes but Asiodjdaiodj uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roots is looking to clinch but Asiodjdaiodj is avoiding it.
Roots shoots in for a takedown but Asiodjdaiodj shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asiodjdaiodj, as that shot connected.
Roots throws a sloppy head kick and Asiodjdaiodj moves out of range easily.
Asiodjdaiodj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roots bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roots has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asiodjdaiodj scores with a punch to the head.
Roots fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asiodjdaiodj lands with a cross.
Asiodjdaiodj dodges the punch combination from Roots.
Roots takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asiodjdaiodj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asiodjdaiodj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roots tries to clinch but Asiodjdaiodj is having none of it.
Asiodjdaiodj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roots doesn't seem bothered though.
Asiodjdaiodj scores with a nice strike.
Roots throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asiodjdaiodj's waist but Asiodjdaiodj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roots off to one side.
Roots tries to clinch there but Asiodjdaiodj circles away.
Asiodjdaiodj scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asiodjdaiodj fails to land with a series of punches.
Asiodjdaiodj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roots.
Roots tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Asiodjdaiodj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roots fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asiodjdaiodj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roots moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roots throws a head kick that Asiodjdaiodj semi-blocks.
Roots tries to clinch up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Roots - that will leave a mark!
Roots tries to clinch up but Asiodjdaiodj circles away and keeps his distance.
Roots wants to clinch.
Asiodjdaiodj blocks a head kick by Roots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Roots with that takedown attempt.
Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanaka Roots.
Roots looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asiodjdaiodj lands a really nice looking cross but Roots seems unphased.
Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj is winning the standup battle so far.
Roots throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asiodjdaiodj's waist but Asiodjdaiodj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roots off to one side.
Roots will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roots misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roots shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asiodjdaiodj pinned against the cage. Asiodjdaiodj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roots tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asiodjdaiodj paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roots misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asiodjdaiodj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roots is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roots tries to close the distance and clinch but Asiodjdaiodj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanaka Roots is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roots tries to clinch but Asiodjdaiodj moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roots shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asiodjdaiodj sprawls well. Asiodjdaiodj wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roots gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanaka Roots has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asiodjdaiodj connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kanaka Roots.
I think Asiodjdaiodj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oasidj Asiodjdaiodj!