PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Deliz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Stone
vs
Deliz

170 cm
24
163 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
165 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kai Deliz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stone tries to keep at a distance but Deliz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deliz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Deliz tightens his grip and picks Stone up, before dumping him to the ground. Stone manages to land in guard.
Stone trying to control the position here.
Deliz won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Stone looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deliz controlling from the top position.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deliz is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deliz prevents Stone from getting back to his feet.
Stone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Deliz forces Stone back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Deliz avoids the damage to the body.
Deliz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
William Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Deliz.

Stone manages to pull guard.
Deliz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deliz won't allow Stone to get back to his feet.
Deliz controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 William Stone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Deliz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Deliz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deliz tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
Deliz is trying to break free.

Stone jumps into guard, dragging Deliz to the mat.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stone working a defensive guard but Deliz passes into half guard.
Stone is trying to control but Deliz manages to pass to mount!
Stone is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone regains half guard.

Stone actively working from the bottom here.

Stone kicks off Deliz and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deliz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone is looking to clinch but Deliz is avoiding it.
Deliz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deliz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deliz connects with a jab.

Deliz gets a clinch.
Deliz avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.

Deliz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deliz tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
William Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deliz jabs at Stone's body.
Stone throws a combination that misses

and Deliz counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deliz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deliz is trying to drag Stone to the mat but Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
William Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Deliz.

Deliz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stone regains guard immediately.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to control the position but Deliz postures up.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Deliz from controlling successfully.
Stone wants to hit a switch here but Deliz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stone there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Deliz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Deliz connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Deliz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deliz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deliz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone tries to clinch
and Deliz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deliz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deliz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Deliz counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Deliz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone tries to clinch but Deliz moves away
and Deliz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone wants to clinch
and Deliz counters with a body kick that stops Stone in his tracks momentarily.
Deliz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Deliz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stone, pushing him back against the cage.
Deliz works on Stone's body with a couple of short punches.
Deliz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Deliz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stone stops a takedown attempt from Deliz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deliz cracks Stone with a nice body shot.
Stone tries to stall but Deliz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deliz tries to score a body lock takedown but Stone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deliz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Deliz wants a takedown.

Stone successfully pulls guard.
Stone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deliz prevents Stone from getting back to his feet.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deliz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deliz defends well.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deliz passes into side control.
Deliz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stone's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deliz has control of an arm but Stone manages to advance to Deliz's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stone tightening his grip on Deliz, looking for the choke.

Deliz fending off the submission attempt from Stone.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Deliz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deliz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Deliz!