PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilias Iliadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne's entrance music is My Life. A fine choice. Iliadis has chosen Until it sleeps as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ilias Iliadis looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Wayne
vs
Iliadis

168 cm
19
139 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Fight Night Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilias Iliadis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Iliadis is predictable there
and Wayne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iliadis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wayne swivels and escapes.

Iliadis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wayne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iliadis.
Iliadis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lil Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilias Iliadis.

Iliadis has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iliadis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wayne after a bit of a struggle.
Iliadis looks winded!
Wayne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Iliadis is working for takedown but Wayne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iliadis is trying to pull guard but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne stops a takedown attempt from Iliadis.
Iliadis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wayne is keeping busy.
Wayne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iliadis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wayne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iliadis.
Wayne presses Iliadis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wayne scores with a hook to the body.
Iliadis blocks a body shot from Wayne.
A body shot lands from Wayne.
Wayne pushes Iliadis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iliadis's elbow.
Wayne can't find room to land a body shot as Iliadis controls the action.
Wayne blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wayne.
Wayne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Iliadis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Wayne.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Iliadis controls his hands.
Wayne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Wayne.
Wayne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iliadis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wayne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Iliadis blocks a body shot from Wayne.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne presses Iliadis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iliadis's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wayne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Iliadis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wayne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Iliadis looking for a takedown.
Iliadis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wayne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lil Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilias Iliadis.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne is pressed up against the cage. Iliadis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wayne down to the mat. Wayne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Iliadis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wayne swivels and escapes.
Wayne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Iliadis is breathing heavily.
Wayne lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iliadis throws a combination that misses
and Wayne counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iliadis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wayne pinned against the cage. Wayne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Wayne instigates a clinch.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne pushes Iliadis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wayne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wayne can't find room to land a body shot as Iliadis controls the action.
Wayne tries to work over Iliadis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wayne digs a right hand underneath Iliadis's ribcage. Iliadis let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Wayne.
Wayne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iliadis.
A right hand to the body from Wayne.
Wayne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iliadis.
Iliadis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wayne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.

Wayne takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Wayne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wayne cracks Iliadis with a nice body shot.
Wayne tries to work over Iliadis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Wayne - that landed with a thud.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
Wayne lands a body shot.
Wayne digs a right hand underneath Iliadis's ribcage. Iliadis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Wayne.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wayne.
Nice body punch from Wayne - that landed with a thud.
Wayne lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to work over Iliadis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wayne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Wayne.
Iliadis blocks a body shot from Wayne.
Wayne prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne presses Iliadis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wayne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Iliadis prevents a body shot from Wayne.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wayne tries to throw a body punch but Iliadis avoids it by throwing Wayne back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Iliadis fails with a takedown attempt.
Iliadis misses with a jab to the body
and Wayne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Iliadis's body.
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!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Wayne has cracked Iliadis with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Wayne lands another huge swinging hook and Iliadis tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Iliadis, before Wayne can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lil Wayne!
After winning the bout, Lil Wayne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.