PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Iori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil James Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iori's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wave Your Flag. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Iori
vs
James Lightning

190 cm
23
299 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

210 cm
27
299 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Iori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lil James Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning throws a push kick but Iori slaps the foot to one side.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Iori moves out of range easily.
Lightning lands a high kick!
Iori throws a hook to the side of Lightning's head but Lightning sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lightning misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lightning ducks under a wild hook from Iori.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Iori moves out of range easily.
Lightning misses with a head kick.
Iori avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick
and Iori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lightning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iori.
Lightning uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iori.
Lightning looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick from Lightning lands but Iori takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning lands a high kick!

It looks like Terry Iori has been cut.
Lightning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Iori - just one landing.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lightning throws a head kick but Iori moves out of range.
Iori blocks a head kick by Lightning.
Iori thows a body shot but no joy.
Iori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lightning sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lil James Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Iori.

It looks like Lil James Lightning has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iori scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Iori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lightning doesn't seem phased though.
Iori moves out of range of the body kick from Lightning.
Iori digs a good body shot into Lightning's ribs.
Iori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightning throws a front kick aimed at Iori's knee but Iori avoids it well.
Iori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lightning drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lightning looks gassed!
Iori avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Iori lands a jab to Lightning's midsection.

Iori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lightning, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iori prevents a body shot from Lightning.
A short right from Iori on the inside.
Iori has Lightning pushed against the cage.
Iori wants a takedown but no success here.
Iori drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iori is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lightning pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Iori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lightning with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Iori drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lightning pulls his leg out and moves away.

Iori moves into the clinch.
Iori is trying to break the clinch but Lightning is controlling him.
Iori is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lightning pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning with a knee to the head.
Iori goes for a takedown attempt but Lightning pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iori loads up on a big right hand but Lightning slips the punch.
Lightning scores with a head kick. Iori tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Iori blocks a head kick by Lightning.
Lightning attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iori misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iori throws a series of punches but Lightning avoids them all with ease.
Iori blocks a head kick by Lightning.
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 Terry Iori will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Iori avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lightning tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightning misses with a head kick.
Iori avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Iori digs a good hook to Lightning's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Iori misses the target.
Iori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightning misses with a head kick.
Lightning is breathing heavily.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Iori.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning looks to land a body kick but Iori moved away.
Iori tries to bum rush Lightning with a series of wild strikes but Lightning uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iori cracks Lightning with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lightning tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightning pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Iori closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Iori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iori.
Iori tries to score a body lock takedown but Lightning shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lightning in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lightning tries to land knees in the clinch but Iori avoids the damage to the body.
Iori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lightning backwards.
Iori has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lightning is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning stops a takedown attempt from Iori.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Iori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iori blocks the elbow strike.
Lightning with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iori.
A right hook to the body lands for Iori.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the head but Iori blocks with his arms.
Iori is trying to drag Lightning to the mat but Lightning just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lightning with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lightning is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iori is keeping busy.
Iori goes for a takedown attempt but Lightning pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iori with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning drops his hands momentarily and Iori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Iori scores with a three punch combo!
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightning fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iori is out of range.
Iori lands a nice shot that snaps Lightning's head back.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightning throws out a leg kick but Iori moves out of range and Lightning only half commits.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iori is out of range.
Lightning throws a solid leg kick but Iori takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lightning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Iori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Terry Iori is winning the standup battle so far.
Lightning tried to score with a low kick but Iori checks it.
Iori digs a good body shot into Lightning's ribs.
Iori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lightning momentarily.
Iori throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lightning tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightning looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Iori dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Iori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Iori moves out of range easily.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick

and Iori decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lightning's guard.
Iori trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iori not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Iori advances to half guard.
Lightning is looking for a sweep. Iori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iori is controlling the pace.
Iori is looking to advance position but Lightning won't allow it.
Lightning takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iori is looking to stall here but Lightning recovers full guard.
Iori trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Iori drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iori jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Lightning kicks Iori off and gets to his feet.

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.
Iori tries to clinch up.
Lightning takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Iori avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Lightning avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iori looks to land a right hand but Lightning moved out of range.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightning misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lightning throws a head kick but Iori moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning misses with a low kick.
Lightning throws a head kick but Iori moves out of range.
Lightning throws a leg kick that misses.
Lightning keeps Iori at a distance using the push kick.
Iori avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Iori avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Iori moves out of range easily.
Iori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lightning tries a head kick but it misses.
Iori jabs Lightning to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lil James Lightning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning takes a jab right on the kisser.
Iori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lightning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iori fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Iori.
Iori lands a slapping body shot.
Lightning pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lil James Lightning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lightning takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Iori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iori 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Terry Iori!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Terry Iori!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Terry Iori!

Terry Iori wins by unanimous decision!