PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Island (ranked 24382 p4p, 5269 weight class) and Bloodsport Strongman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Island
vs
Strongman

206 cm
22
270
4 - 9 - 0

197 cm
21
259
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bloodsport Strongman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Island feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Island definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strongman pulls Island in to control the position.
Strongman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at K.O-M.M.A inform us that Strongman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Island wants to control from the top but Strongman keeps moving.

Strongman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Island passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Strongman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
What's Strongman going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strongman struggling a bit here.
Strongman stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Island blocks the strikes from Strongman.
Strongman is trying to get back to full guard.

Strongman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strongman is pressing down on Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strongman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Strongman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Island can't keep his opponent in guard - Strongman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strongman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Island knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strongman on the ground.

Strongman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Island defends it well.
Strongman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Strongman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Island doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strongman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Strongman seems to be looking for submissions.
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!

Strongman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Island defend it? Strongman steps over the head and cranks it - Island is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Strongman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bloodsport Strongman!