PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Froyo Hoyo (ranked 3500 p4p, 328 weight class) and Junior Iron (ranked 3584 p4p, 336 weight class). Hoyo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad to the bone. Froyo Hoyo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hoyo
vs
Iron

175 cm
22
150 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Froyo Hoyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Iron!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoyo wants to clinch up but Iron keeps it at a distance.
We've been informed that Iron has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Hoyo moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoyo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iron backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoyo's brow.
Iron wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoyo won't allow it.
Iron tries to pull guard but Hoyo holds him up against the cage and eventually Iron drops back down to his feet.
Hoyo tries a body shot but Iron blocks it.
Hoyo blocks an elbow strike.
Hoyo lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoyo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoyo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoyo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron is trying to pull guard but Hoyo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoyo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoyo has Iron pushed against the cage.
Iron blocks an uppercut.
Hoyo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Iron decides to pull guard.

Iron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoyo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Iron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo wants to pass the guard but Iron is keeping the position.

Iron looking for a guillotine here but Hoyo defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iron working a defensive guard here.
Iron wants to sweep here but Hoyo controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoyo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hoyo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Iron pulls Hoyo in to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iron throws a body kick that misses.
Hoyo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Iron just manages to avoid it.
Iron throws a sloppy head kick

and Hoyo counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoyo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoyo lands a left hand.
Iron has Hoyo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoyo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Froyo Hoyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Iron.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoyo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoyo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iron's elbow.
Hoyo tries a body shot but Iron blocks it.
Iron misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Froyo Hoyo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Iron misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoyo misses its target.
Iron throws a head kick that misses.
Iron lands a jab-cross combination.
Hoyo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hoyo rushes Iron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoyo lands a shoulder strike.
Iron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Froyo Hoyo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Iron tries a body shot but Hoyo blocks it.
Hoyo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoyo is leaning against Iron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoyo gets underhooks to prevent Iron's takedown attempt.
Hoyo is stalling here.
Iron pushes Hoyo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoyo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoyo's brow.
Iron tries to work over Hoyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoyo pushes Iron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Hoyo.
Iron is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoyo is defending well for now.
Hoyo lands with a short shot to the head.
Iron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Hoyo.
Hoyo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iron backwards.
Iron is trying to force a seperation but Hoyo has the dominant position.
Iron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoyo smiles and moves away.
Hoyo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iron can do to turn this around?
Iron throws a lazy head kick
letting Hoyo counter with a right hand.
Iron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoyo tries to clinch up but Iron circles away and keeps his distance.
Iron appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron misses with a double jab.
Hoyo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Hoyo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoyo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoyo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hoyo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoyo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoyo lands a shoulder strike.
Hoyo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Iron.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo lands a nice uppercut.
Hoyo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoyo misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iron.
Iron jumps guard but Hoyo stands there with Iron around his waist. Iron gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Froyo Hoyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Iron.
Hoyo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Hoyo.
Hoyo lands an uppercut.

Iron is rocked!
Hoyo throws a head punch that misses.
Iron is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoyo finish him?
Hoyo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoyo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iron backwards.
Hoyo dips a shoulder and cracks Iron with a mighty uppercut! Iron falls back against the cage and Hoyo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Iron 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 - Hoyo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Froyo Hoyo!
An out of breath Froyo Hoyo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.