PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obel Ixtlan (ranked 4383 p4p, 5694 weight class) and Matt Decland (ranked 483 p4p, 556 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ixtlan
vs
Decland

195 cm
25
285
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
240
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Obel Ixtlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Decland!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ixtlan tries to avoid it but Decland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ixtlan to the ground. Ixtlan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ixtlan.

It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Ixtlan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Decland clinches up with Ixtlan and pushes him back against the cage.
Ixtlan scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like Matt Decland has been cut.
Ixtlan has Decland pressed against the cage, preventing Decland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ixtlan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decland is looking for a takedown.
Ixtlan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Decland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ixtlan walks away with a smile on his face. Decland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Obel Ixtlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Decland.
Decland misses with a straight right.

Ixtlan rushes Decland and presses him up against the cage.
Decland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ixtlan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Decland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ixtlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decland throws a body shot but no joy.

Ixtlan moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ixtlan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Decland.
Decland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ixtlan after a bit of a struggle.
Decland looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Decland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ixtlan is defending well.
Ixtlan digs a right hand into Decland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Decland's gas tank.
Ixtlan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ixtlan lands a right hand.
Ixtlan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ixtlan lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That has opened up Matt Decland's cut even more.
Ixtlan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ixtlan lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ixtlan lands with a left to the head.

Ixtlan connects with a big uppercut there that sends Decland tumbling to the ground! Ixtlan follows him down into his guard.

Decland is rocked!
Ixtlan passes Decland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ixtlan controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Ixtlan connects with a nice short shot to Decland's temple.
Ixtlan stalling.

Ixtlan seems to be working for a kimura but Decland defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan not doing much here.
Ixtlan continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

The cut above Matt Decland's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ixtlan tries to pass to full mount but Decland defends it.
Ixtlan content to control rather than advance.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Ixtlan clinches with his opponent.
Ixtlan lands with a right to the head.
Ixtlan is working for takedown but Decland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ixtlan stops a takedown attempt from Decland.
Decland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ixtlan walks away with a smile on his face. Decland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obel Ixtlan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Decland tries to land a leg kick but Ixtlan saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Decland misses.

Ixtlan forces Decland back against the cage and clinches.
Ixtlan tries to score a body lock takedown but Decland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ixtlan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ixtlan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ixtlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decland can do to turn this around?
Ixtlan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obel Ixtlan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Ixtlan.
Ixtlan scores with a nice hook to the head.

Matt Decland's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ixtlan wants a takedown but no success here.
Ixtlan lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ixtlan.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Decland's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Obel Ixtlan!
A victorious Obel Ixtlan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.