PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rainier Izmirkofte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonying Americano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonying Americano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Izmirkofte
vs
Americano

180 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rainier Izmirkofte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonying Americano!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Americano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Americano moves out of range of the strikes.
Americano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Izmirkofte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Americano is able to avoid easily.
Izmirkofte blocks a head kick by Americano.
Izmirkofte misses with a low kick as Americano jumps back.
Americano lands a high kick!

It looks like Rainier Izmirkofte has been cut.
Izmirkofte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Americano checks the leg kick.
Izmirkofte lands a nice shot that snaps Americano's head back.
Americano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izmirkofte throws a nice looking combination but Americano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Izmirkofte fails with the takedown.
Americano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izmirkofte.
Americano pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izmirkofte throws a sloppy head kick and Americano moves out of range easily.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick and Izmirkofte moves out of range easily.
Americano throws a head kick that misses
and Izmirkofte counters with a series of strikes. Americano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Americano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Americano throws a chopping leg kick but Izmirkofte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Izmirkofte lands with a slapping head kick.
Americano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Izmirkofte swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Americano.
Izmirkofte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick and Izmirkofte moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Americano throws a head kick that misses.
Americano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tonying Americano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Americano tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmirkofte misses with the combination.
Americano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izmirkofte throws a lazy right hand but Americano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Izmirkofte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Americano. Americano obviously looking to wear him down.
Americano throws a head kick that Izmirkofte semi-blocks.
Americano throws and low kick but Izmirkofte moves out of range easily.
Americano tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmirkofte avoids the head kick by Americano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Americano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izmirkofte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Izmirkofte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Americano.
A head kick misses from Americano.
Americano looks gassed!
Americano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Americano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Izmirkofte.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick
and Izmirkofte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Americano feints and then cracks Izmirkofte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Izmirkofte down.
Americano slips a straight right by Izmirkofte.
Americano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Americano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izmirkofte misses with a leg kick.
A head kick by Izmirkofte misses
and Americano counters with a thumping low kick.
Izmirkofte dips to his left and cracks Americano with an uppercut!
Americano misses with a head kick.
Americano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonying Americano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmirkofte misses with a body shot.
Americano misses with a low kick.
Americano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Izmirkofte's calf.
Americano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmirkofte manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Izmirkofte motions for Americano to come forward. Izmirkofte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Americano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Izmirkofte.
Americano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rainier Izmirkofte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rainier Izmirkofte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Americano throws a head kick but Izmirkofte moves out of range.
Izmirkofte lands a really nice looking cross but Americano seems unphased.
Izmirkofte misses with a few strikes there.
Izmirkofte throws a front kick that sends Americano stumbling back into the cage.
Americano misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Izmirkofte misses
and Americano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Americano throws a low kick but Izmirkofte avoids it.
Americano throws a leg kick but Izmirkofte checks it.
Americano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rainier Izmirkofte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Izmirkofte thumps Americano with a low kick.
Americano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Americano is breathing heavily.
Americano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rainier Izmirkofte is winning the standup battle so far.
Izmirkofte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izmirkofte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Izmirkofte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izmirkofte throws a leg kick but Americano sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Americano.

Izmirkofte shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Americano's guard.
Americano keeping moving, preventing Izmirkofte from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izmirkofte is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Izmirkofte wants to control from the top but Americano keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izmirkofte postures up.
Izmirkofte wants to stand but Americano is controlling his posture from full guard.
Izmirkofte looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Americano throws a head kick that misses.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick and Izmirkofte moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Americano misses
letting Izmirkofte counter with a right hand.
Izmirkofte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Americano's head.
Izmirkofte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Americano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Americano throws a lazy head kick
and Izmirkofte counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Americano is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmirkofte avoids the head kick by Americano.
Izmirkofte throws a front kick aimed at Americano's knee but Americano avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainier Izmirkofte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rainier Izmirkofte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Americano is looking to score with low kicks.
Americano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick and Izmirkofte moves out of range easily.
Americano misses with a head kick.
Izmirkofte misses with a wild combination.
Americano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Izmirkofte.
Americano avoids the head kick by Izmirkofte.
Americano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Americano.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick
and Izmirkofte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Americano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Izmirkofte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Izmirkofte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Americano is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Americano misses
and Izmirkofte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Izmirkofte lands with an overhand left.
Izmirkofte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Izmirkofte scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Izmirkofte lands a head shot.
Americano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmirkofte.
A left and a right from Izmirkofte both land. Nice combination.
Izmirkofte throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Americano counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Izmirkofte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Americano avoids the head kick by Izmirkofte.
Nice body punch from Izmirkofte.
Izmirkofte throws out a loose jab but Americano uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izmirkofte misses with a body kick.
Americano slips a jab and a cross from Izmirkofte.
Americano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Izmirkofte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izmirkofte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Americano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Izmirkofte counters with a left and a right that stings Americano.
Izmirkofte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A bone on bone clash there as Americano blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Americano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Izmirkofte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Izmirkofte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Americano tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmirkofte misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izmirkofte avoids the head kick by Americano.
Americano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Izmirkofte. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Izmirkofte checks a leg kick.
Izmirkofte throws a jab when Americano was well out of range.
Izmirkofte throws a jab when Americano was well out of range.
A low kick from Americano is predictable there
and Izmirkofte counters with a one-two to the body.
Izmirkofte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick
and Izmirkofte counters with a stiff right hand.
Izmirkofte tries to bum rush Americano with a series of wild strikes but Americano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Izmirkofte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izmirkofte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Americano. Americano obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americano lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Izmirkofte.
Izmirkofte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Americano.
Americano tries a head kick but it misses.
Americano moves out of range of the body kick from Izmirkofte.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick
and Izmirkofte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmirkofte looks to score with a jab to the body but Americano is just out of range.
Americano throws a low kick but Izmirkofte avoids it.
Tonying Americano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Izmirkofte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Americano circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rainier Izmirkofte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Izmirkofte has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainier Izmirkofte!