PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garaile Aiza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nitup Rimidalw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aiza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - One Two. Nitup Rimidalw will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Aiza
vs
Rimidalw

185 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garaile Aiza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nitup Rimidalw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimidalw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rimidalw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aiza.
A combination from Rimidalw does no damage.
As Rimidalw backs away, Aiza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aiza throws a hook but Rimidalw blocks it.
Aiza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Aiza.
Rimidalw scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Garaile Aiza has been cut.
Aiza tries a low kick but Rimidalw avoids it.
Rimidalw throws a right and a left that Aiza avoids nicely.
Nitup Rimidalw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rimidalw slips under a jab from Aiza.
A cross from Rimidalw lands.
Rimidalw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Rimidalw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aiza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aiza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aiza swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Rimidalw catches Aiza napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Aiza to the canvas!

Aiza is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aiza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rimidalw.
Oh Aiza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rimidalw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rimidalw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rimidalw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aiza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aiza has a closed guard, preventing Rimidalw from standing up.
Aiza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aiza tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimidalw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aiza is breathing heavily.
Aiza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rimidalw.
Rimidalw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aiza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aiza seems to have got his legs back now.
Rimidalw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rimidalw is looking to work some ground and pound but Aiza has wrist control.
Rimidalw postures up in Aiza's guard and throws a big left but Aiza blocks it.
Rimidalw throws a big right hand that misses.
Rimidalw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rimidalw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rimidalw scores with a nice head shot.

Garaile Aiza's cut is getting worse.
Rimidalw connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Aiza tumbling to the canvas! Rimidalw pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Aiza was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nitup Rimidalw!
A very excited looking Nitup Rimidalw made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.