PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rambo John J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irwin Iota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin Iota has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rambo John J's chin.

John J
vs
Iota

180 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

194 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rambo John J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Irwin Iota!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Iota moves into the clinch successfully.
John J is trying to break free.

Iota breaks from the clinch.
John J throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John J throws a right and a left that both miss.

Iota changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. John J looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
John J is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Iota asserts his dominance and retains side control.

John J throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Iota works over John J's head and body with a nice combination.
John J swinging wilding here.
Iota moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
John J is breathing heavily.
Iota looks to land a combination but John J avoids it well.
Iota has a takedown stuffed.
John J swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Iota!
Iota avoids a punch combination nicely.
John J misses with a combination

and Iota counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for John J!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iota trying to control but John J is having none of it.
Iota looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iota has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of John J's face.
Iota lands a heavy elbow.
Iota wants to control the pace but John J is squirming around nicely.
Iota punishing his opponent with strikes.
Iota landing strikes from the mount and John J is in trouble!
Iota has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

John J bucks Iota off and manages to get back to his feet!
Iota lands with a nice combination. John J backs away looking to recover.
John J misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Iota there.

Iota moves into range and clinches up with John J.
John J wants to break free but Iota has control.
John J wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Iota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from John J.

It looks like Irwin Iota has been cut.
John J goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
John J tries to bum rush Iota with a series of wild strikes but Iota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
John J swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John J will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John J misses with a series of wild punches.
John J lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by John J.
John J throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Iota counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
John J is pressed up against the cage. Iota has hold of a leg and is looking to drag John J down to the mat. John J avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for John J. That snapped Iota's head back.
Some wild striking there from John J.
Some wild striking there from John J.
John J misses with a hook

and Iota counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for John J!
John J might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
John J tries to buck Iota off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by Iota.
Iota misses with a head shot.
John J is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Iota is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But John J has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from John J!
Iota thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Iota looking for a sweep. Not yet Iota, not yet.

John J decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Iota, up you get!
Iota blocks a leg kick.
Iota with a hook.

Iota forces John J back against the cage and clinches.

Iota manages to break the clinch.
Iota looks for a takedown but John J sprawls well.
Rambo John J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irwin Iota.

Iota closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Iota lands in his opponent's guard.

John J has his feet on Iota's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
John J misses with a combination

and Iota counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John J is not content to let Iota control the position.
Iota working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
John J is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Iota looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
John J pushes Iota away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Iota gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
John J thuds a left hand into Iota's body.
Iota dodges the punch combination from John J.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irwin Iota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Irwin Iota's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

John J misses with a combination

and Iota counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in John J's guard now.
Iota throwing strikes but missing.
Iota prevents John J from getting back to his feet.
Iota throws a big right hand that misses.
Iota wants to control from the top but John J keeps moving.
Iota stops John J from standing up.

John J is working an open guard so Iota takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A choreographed right hand from John J misses the target.
John J scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from John J.
John J throws a combination that misses
and Iota counters with a left and a right that stings John J.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
John J swinging wilding here.
John J looks to land a combination but Iota avoids it well.
Iota fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Iota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Iota keeps control of John J as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

John J escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John J rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iota avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iota scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Iota motions for John J to come forward. Iota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iota misses with a series of wild punches.
John J throws a combination that misses

and Iota counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in John J's guard now.
Irwin Iota has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iota stops John J from standing up.
Iota makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iota is standing up over John J. John J looks to escape but Iota dives into side control.
John J wants to get back to his feet but Iota drags him back down.

Iota decides to stand up, so the ref orders John J to his feet.
Rambo John J is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John J keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John J will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John J moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Iota drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iota with a nice head shot there.
John J is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iota is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

John J wriggles free and stands up.
Iota throws a right and a left that both miss.
John J swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iota counters with a straight right hand.
Iota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John J misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John J scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by John J.
Iota dodges the punch combination from John J.
Rambo John J is winning the standup battle so far.
John J misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from John J.

Iota gets a clinch.
John J is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Iota manages to break the clinch.
John J stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Iota throws an overhand right that lands on John J's shoulder, as John J tries to avoid the shot.
John J misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iota dodges the punch combination from John J.
John J lands with a hook. Iota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John J swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John J falls off balance throwing a combination

and Iota counters by clinching up.
John J wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iota has had enough of the clinch but John J keeps him there for the moment.
Iota keeps control of John J as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Iota misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from John J.
John J tries to break the clinch but Iota is controlling the position.

Iota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iota scores with a jab to the jaw.
John J avoids the head kick by Iota.
John J avoids the head kick by Iota.
Iota looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rambo John J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irwin Iota.
John J throws a lazy uppercut

and Iota counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Iota has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. John J is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Iota is trying to trip John J. He has hold of a leg but John J is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Iota persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Iota stands up over John J, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Iota connects with a couple of short punches.
Iota connects with a couple of short punches.
Iota is looking to work some ground and pound but John J has wrist control.
Iota prevents John J from getting back to his feet.

John J has his feet on Iota's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
John J falls off balance throwing a combination

and Iota counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Iota.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Iota stands up from guard. Let's bang!
John J is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
John J rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John J throws a hook to the side of Iota's head but Iota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John J stuffs the takedown.
Iota throws a sloppy head kick and John J moves out of range easily.
Rambo John J is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
John J throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iota.

Iota gets a clinch.
Iota stalling in the clinch.
John J wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iota has him pressed against the cage.

Iota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John J misses with a wild combination.
Iota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from John J.
John J throws a right hand that Iota ducks under and follows up with a left that Iota also avoids with ease.
John J rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from John J lands.
Iota dodges the punch combination from John J.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iota.
John J throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - John J scores with a four punch combination!
Iota throws a one two combo.
Iota misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irwin Iota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Irwin Iota's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Iota slips a jab and a cross from John J.
John J misses with a few strikes there.
Iota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John J checks a leg kick nicely.
John J misses with a combination
and Iota counters with a left and a right that stings John J.
Iota throws a series of strikes that have John J backpedaling.
Iota throws a combination but it was largely blocked by John J.
John J looks to land a combination but Iota avoids it well.
John J tries to bum rush Iota with a series of wild strikes but Iota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
John J looks to land a combination but Iota avoids it well.
Iota changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. John J tries to avoid it but Iota manages to keep hold of a leg and drag John J to the ground. John J escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John J cracks Iota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
John J throws a series of strikes that have Iota backpedaling.
No joy there for Iota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iota will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iota throws a head kick that misses.
Iota fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rambo John J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irwin Iota.
John J misses with a combination
and Iota counters with a two punch combo.
Iota fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John J throws a series of punches but Iota moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iota lands a jab-cross combination.
John J misses with a jab, cross combination.
John J on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John J throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iota.
John J tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John J misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Iota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John J looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iota wants to clinch.
John J lands with a nice combination. Iota backs away looking to recover.
John J throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John J wants to slow Iota down by chopping away at his legs.
John J lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That has opened up Irwin Iota's cut even more.
A right-left combo lands from John J.
Iota shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John J throws a nice looking combination but Iota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John J swings away with a body shot that misses

and Iota counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
John J wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
John J wants to break free but Iota has control.

Iota has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics John J uses from the top position.
John J stopping the sweep attempt from Iota.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

John J stands up from guard. Let's bang!
John J swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John J misses with a double jab.
Iota scores with a one two! John J had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
John J falls off balance throwing a combination

and Iota decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in John J's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John J is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

John J is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Iota prevents John J from breaking the clinch.
John J wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rambo John J has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

John J breaks the clinch.
John J throws a combination that misses

and Iota counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Iota.
John J working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iota.

John J is looking for a triangle but Iota pushes his legs off easily.

Iota drops back looking for a leg! John J is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and John J manages to kick Iota off! Iota jumps back into John J's guard.
Iota wants to pass the guard but John J is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

John J pushes Iota off and gets back to his feet.
John J throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Iota moves into the clinch.
Iota misses with a knee strike.

Iota gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Iota stops John J from getting back to his feet.
John J is not content to let Iota control the position.
John J looks like he's trying to stand up.

Iota is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

John J kicks Iota off and gets back to his feet.
Iota avoids a punch combination nicely.
John J looks to land a combination. Iota sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Iota shoots in for a takedown but John J shows good takedown defense.

Iota gets the takedown into side control.
Iota misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iota is looking to take a break and control but John J is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iota lands an elbow.

Iota decides to stand back up. Iota steps back and let's John J get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John J misses with a few strikes there.
John J swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Iota counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Iota.
Iota won't allow John J to get back to his feet.
Iota lands a couple of digs.

John J pushes Iota off and scrambles back to his feet.
John J misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
John J misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iota throws a right hand that John J ducks under and follows up with a left that John J also avoids with ease.
John J dodges the punch combination from Iota.
John J throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iota counters with a three punch combo that has John J backing up. John J nods at Iota to acknowledge the strikes.
John J swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irwin Iota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Iota winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irwin Iota!