PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Younglings AreDelicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Rouge will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

AreDelicious
vs
Rouge

170 cm
18
169 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Younglings AreDelicious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Rouge!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

AreDelicious drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
AreDelicious looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rouge is looking to stand up but AreDelicious isn't so interested in that idea.
AreDelicious looking to pass the guard.
Rouge 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.
AreDelicious controlling from the top position.
Rouge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rouge throws a head kick but AreDelicious moves out of range.
AreDelicious goes for a double leg but Rouge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rouge continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AreDelicious drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rouge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rouge stuffs the takedown attempt from AreDelicious. AreDelicious gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Younglings AreDelicious. That's going to take a lot out of him.

AreDelicious shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rouge manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
AreDelicious landing with the ground and pound.
Rouge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
AreDelicious stands up over Rouge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
AreDelicious controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
AreDelicious trying to control but Rouge is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AreDelicious looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Younglings AreDelicious has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rouge throws a sloppy head kick and AreDelicious moves out of range easily.
AreDelicious looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
AreDelicious shoots in looking for a takedown but Rouge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing AreDelicious's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
AreDelicious takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rouge throws a quick head kick that skims the top of AreDelicious's head.

It looks like Younglings AreDelicious has been cut.

Rouge lands a big head kick that sends AreDelicious tumbling to the mat! Rouge takes a step backwards and waves AreDelicious back to his feet - he wants the finish!

AreDelicious is rocked!
Rouge seems to be stalking AreDelicious here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! AreDelicious drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Rouge!