PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamikazee Blitzkrieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rash Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blitzkrieg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Better Pray- Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Rash Jr has chosen quick to back down - Lil jon ft. nas as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blitzkrieg
vs
Rash Jr

192 cm
24
185 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

180 cm
22
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
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 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Rash Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rash Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blitzkrieg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blitzkrieg regains half guard.
Blitzkrieg is trying to get back to full guard.
Blitzkrieg manages to get to full guard.
Blitzkrieg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blitzkrieg has momentary wrist control but Rash Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Rash Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blitzkrieg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blitzkrieg working a defensive guard here.

Blitzkrieg looking for a guillotine here but Rash Jr defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rash Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash Jr lands a couple of digs.
Rash Jr trying to control but Blitzkrieg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rash Jr stands and throws Blitzkrieg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blitzkrieg is trying to improve his position.
Blitzkrieg gets back to half guard.
Rash Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blitzkrieg gets back to full guard.
Rash Jr prevents Blitzkrieg from getting back to his feet.
Blitzkrieg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blitzkrieg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blitzkrieg looking for a sweep. Not yet Blitzkrieg, not yet.
Blitzkrieg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rash Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Blitzkrieg wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blitzkrieg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blitzkrieg keeping moving, preventing Rash Jr from controlling successfully.
Blitzkrieg working a defensive guard here.
Rash Jr throwing strikes from guard but Blitzkrieg blocks nicely.
Rash Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rash Jr preventing the sweep.
Rash Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blitzkrieg's head.
Blitzkrieg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rash Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rash Jr postures up in Blitzkrieg's guard and throws a big left but Blitzkrieg blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Blitzkrieg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rash Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rash Jr is working Blitzkrieg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rash Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Blitzkrieg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Blitzkrieg has his foot on Rash Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rash Jr works his way back into a safe position though.

Blitzkrieg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rash Jr defends it easily.
Blitzkrieg is breathing heavily.
Blitzkrieg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rash Jr trying to control but Blitzkrieg is working from the bottom.
Rash Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blitzkrieg's head.
Rash Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rash Jr is working Blitzkrieg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rash Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rash Jr postures up in Blitzkrieg's guard and throws a big left but Blitzkrieg blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rash Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rash Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blitzkrieg trying to keep a closed guard but Rash Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Rash Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.

Blitzkrieg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rash Jr defends it easily.
Blitzkrieg 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.
Rash Jr lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rash Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rash Jr with a nice head shot there.
Rash Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Blitzkrieg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rash Jr stays in close to Blitzkrieg's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Rash Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rash Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rash Jr dives in and grabs Blitzkrieg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blitzkrieg pushes down on Rash Jr's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rash Jr.
Blitzkrieg misses with a two punch combination.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rash Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rash Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Blitzkrieg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rash Jr.
Blitzkrieg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rash Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blitzkrieg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Blitzkrieg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Blitzkrieg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rash Jr defends well.
Rash Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Blitzkrieg's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blitzkrieg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rash Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blitzkrieg is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Blitzkrieg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rash Jr defends it easily.
Matt Rash Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rash Jr is working Blitzkrieg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blitzkrieg keeping full guard, as Rash Jr tries to pass.
Rash Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blitzkrieg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rash Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr working some strikes from top position.
Rash Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Blitzkrieg's brow.
Rash Jr with a nice head shot there.

Blitzkrieg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blitzkrieg trying to control the position.
Rash Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blitzkrieg's head.
Rash Jr is in close to Blitzkrieg's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Blitzkrieg has wrist control.
Rash Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blitzkrieg wants to get back to his feet but Rash Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blitzkrieg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rash Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Blitzkrieg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rash Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rash Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Blitzkrieg trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rash Jr wants to control from the top but Blitzkrieg keeps moving.
Blitzkrieg working a defensive guard here.
Rash Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rash Jr looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rash Jr pushing down on Blitzkrieg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rash Jr is nestled in close to Blitzkrieg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rash Jr working Blitzkrieg over with strikes.
Blitzkrieg is looking to escape.
Blitzkrieg wants to control but Rash Jr is keeping busy.
Rash Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rash Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blitzkrieg looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Blitzkrieg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

It looks like Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has been cut.
Blitzkrieg is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rash Jr landing shots from mount.
Rash Jr tries to control but Blitzkrieg wriggling away.
Rash Jr raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Rash Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kamikazee Blitzkrieg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Blitzkrieg fails with a takedown attempt.

Kamikazee Blitzkrieg's cut is getting worse.

Rash Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blitzkrieg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blitzkrieg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rash Jr.
Rash Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rash Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blitzkrieg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rash Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blitzkrieg keeping moving, preventing Rash Jr from controlling successfully.
Rash Jr postures up in Blitzkrieg's guard and throws a big left but Blitzkrieg blocks it.
Blitzkrieg keeping moving, preventing Rash Jr from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rash Jr wants to control from the top but Blitzkrieg keeps moving.

Blitzkrieg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rash Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rash Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Blitzkrieg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rash Jr works over Blitzkrieg with some ground and pound from guard.
Rash Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blitzkrieg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rash Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rash Jr cracks Blitzkrieg with a solid left hand.
Blitzkrieg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blitzkrieg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blitzkrieg is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rash Jr is on top in guard.
Rash Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Blitzkrieg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rash Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rash Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Rash Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blitzkrieg throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blitzkrieg keeping moving, preventing Rash Jr from controlling successfully.
Blitzkrieg is trying to keep Rash Jr in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blitzkrieg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rash Jr won't allow Blitzkrieg to sweep him here.
Blitzkrieg striking off his back but it's not causing Rash Jr any problems.

Blitzkrieg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rash Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rash Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rash Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rash Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rash Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rash Jr lands a couple of digs.
Rash Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rash Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Rash Jr stands up over Blitzkrieg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rash Jr is in close to Blitzkrieg's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr trying to control but Blitzkrieg is working from the bottom.
Matt Rash Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blitzkrieg 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.
Rash Jr passes into half guard.
Blitzkrieg trying to hold on to Rash Jr's head to control him but Rash Jr postures up.
Rash Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Rash Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rash Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rash Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Rash Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rash Jr 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Rash Jr!