PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fourie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piston Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Fourie
vs
Hurricane

174 cm
26
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
161 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Warrior Wear
Springfield HW Nutrition

MERKIN FIGHTWEAR
Warrior Wear

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Fourie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piston Hurricane!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fourie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurricane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fourie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fourie's back!
Hurricane is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Fourie fending off the submission attempt from Hurricane.
Fourie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fourie has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hurricane.
Hurricane slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fourie tries to escape but Hurricane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fourie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fourie tries to break free.

Hurricane patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fourie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hurricane's guard. Nice work there by Fourie.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fourie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fourie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hurricane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hurricane can't keep his opponent in guard - Fourie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fourie wants to free his trapped foot but Hurricane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hurricane keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fourie wants to pass the guard but Hurricane is defending well.
Fourie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hurricane!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane regains half guard.

Fourie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hurricane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fourie.
Hurricane is doing well to control the position and prevent Fourie from advancing to side control.
Hurricane moves into full guard.
Fourie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hurricane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hurricane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fourie has gone for a leg lock! Hurricane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fourie's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie keeping moving, preventing Hurricane from controlling successfully.

Fourie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hurricane stands and throws Fourie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fourie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hurricane off and has taken his back!
Hurricane controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Hurricane is in bad spot here.
Hurricane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hurricane is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hurricane has left one of his arms exposed and Fourie doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hurricane screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Fourie!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Fourie waved his t-shirt featuring Warrior Wear's logo in front of the cameras.