PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralek Baco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyz Metamoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ralek Baco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Baco
vs
Metamoris

205 cm
19
245 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

196 cm
22
255 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralek Baco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyz Metamoris!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baco throws a nice head kick!

Metamoris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
My spies in The Dojo inform me that Metamoris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Metamoris is working for a submission of some sort.

Metamoris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baco is just riding it out for now. Metamoris eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Metamoris is working away from the top position though.

Metamoris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Metamoris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baco has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baco tries to roll over but Metamoris keeps him under control.
Baco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baco tries to get out of the position.

Metamoris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Metamoris seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Baco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kyz Metamoris!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyz Metamoris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.