PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Ito (ranked 5311 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo IceCreamBar (ranked 5571 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ito
vs
IceCreamBar

183 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazushi Ito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo IceCreamBar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IceCreamBar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten IceCreamBar somewhat.
Ito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from IceCreamBar.
Ito changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt IceCreamBar.

IceCreamBar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. IceCreamBar showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ito trying to control but IceCreamBar postures up.
Ito is looking for a sweep. IceCreamBar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
IceCreamBar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
IceCreamBar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ito trying to control from the bottom.
IceCreamBar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
IceCreamBar slips a nice elbow through Ito's hands, connecting with Ito's forehead.
Ito has hold of IceCreamBar's hands but IceCreamBar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ito on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. IceCreamBar lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IceCreamBar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ito with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
IceCreamBar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ito has hold of IceCreamBar's hands but IceCreamBar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ito is trying to stand back up but IceCreamBar is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. IceCreamBar connects with a nice short shot to Ito's temple.
IceCreamBar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
IceCreamBar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
IceCreamBar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
IceCreamBar lands with a punch from half guard.
IceCreamBar lands with a punch from half guard.
IceCreamBar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
IceCreamBar works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IceCreamBar is landing with some decent strikes but Ito is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Ito is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ito is in a horrible position here. IceCreamBar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Ito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ito seems to have got his legs back now.
IceCreamBar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ito?
IceCreamBar with good strikes from the mount here!
IceCreamBar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
IceCreamBar controlling his opponent.
Oooooh, big shot lands for IceCreamBar! Ito is hurt baaadly! IceCreamBar is firing away with more strikes - Ito is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo IceCreamBar!