PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Irrozios (ranked 5184 p4p, 241 weight class) and Jimbo Nice (ranked 4475 p4p, 213 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Irrozios might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to L'Algérino - Hasni. Frank Irrozios could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimbo Nice's chin.

Irrozios
vs
Nice

152 cm
27
137 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

178 cm
26
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Irrozios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimbo Nice!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Irrozios. No joy for Nice on that attempt.
Irrozios has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Irrozios throws a jab but it's blocked by Nice.
Nice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Irrozios throws a shot from downtown. Nice moves away and avoids it.
Irrozios misses with an uppercut.
Irrozios stuffs the takedown.
Nice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrozios.
A big right from Irrozios misses.
Irrozios misses with an uppercut.
Nice's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nice's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irrozios is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nice's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Nice gets tackled into the cage by Irrozios. Irrozios maintains the clinch.
Irrozios tries to land a knee to the head but Nice blocks with his arms.
Irrozios just leaning against Nice, taking a breather.

Irrozios gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nice regains guard.

Irrozios stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Irrozios scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrozios throws a hook to the side of Nice's head but Nice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Irrozios finds it's way through Nice's defenses.

Nice is rocked!
Nice fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Irrozios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice is still on wobbly legs! Can Irrozios finish him?
Frank Irrozios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Irrozios! Nice is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Irrozios!