PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Deary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iheb Aribiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Deary has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Deary
vs
Aribiii

225 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

205 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Deary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Iheb Aribiii!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aribiii wants to clinch but Deary slips to the side
and Deary counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aribiii or perhaps it was just good defense by Deary, which made it look bad.
Aribiii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deary swivels and escapes.
Aribiii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gary Deary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iheb Aribiii.
Aribiii throws the left hand but Deary avoids the punch easily.
Aribiii misses with a double jab
and Deary counters with a right hand to the body.
Aribiii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Deary counters with a good low kick that Aribiii was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aribiii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aribiii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deary but Deary pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aribiii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deary as he avoids it easily.
Aribiii closes the distance but Deary moves to the side
letting Deary counter with a right hand.
Aribiii tries to land a front kick but Deary steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aribiii throws a head kick but Deary moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aribiii closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Deary to counter with a crisp jab.
Aribiii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deary counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aribiii with a poor takedown
and Deary counters with a straight right hand.
Deary leaves Aribiii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aribiii looks winded!
Aribiii misses with a combination
and Deary counters with a stiff right hand.
Aribiii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deary defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aribiii shoots in but no luck this time.
Aribiii dives in and grabs Deary's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deary pushes down on Aribiii's head and hops out.
Aribiii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deary tries to avoid it but Aribiii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deary to the ground. Deary escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aribiii shoots in but no luck this time.
Deary checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aribiii closes the distance but Deary moves to the side
and Deary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aribiii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deary defends it nicely.
Aribiii has his takedown stuffed
and Deary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aribiii throws a head kick but Deary moves out of range.
Aribiii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Deary counters with a left and a right that stings Aribiii.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aribiii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deary tries to avoid it but Aribiii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deary to the ground. Deary escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deary blocks a head kick by Aribiii.
Aribiii shoots and misses
and Deary counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Gary Deary will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Aribiii throws a sloppy head kick and Deary moves out of range easily.
Aribiii tries for a takedown but Deary circles away easily
and Deary counters with a left to the body.
Aribiii tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Deary counters with a straight right hand.
Deary moves out of range of the strikes.
Aribiii wants to clinch but Deary slips to the side
and Deary counters with a stiff right hand.
Aribiii misses with a takedown attempt - Deary sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aribiii is breathing heavily.
Aribiii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gary Deary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iheb Aribiii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aribiii throws a combination that misses
and Deary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aribiii tries for a takedown but Deary circles away easily
enabling Deary to counter with a crisp jab.
Aribiii tries to clinch up
and Deary counters with a nice uppercut.

Aribiii is rocked!
Aribiii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deary counters with a right hand from hell and Aribiii is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Deary!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gary Deary thanked Cage Star for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).