PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Izturis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dynamite's choice of entrance music: Pet. 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.

Izturis
vs
Dynamite

190 cm
26
190 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

192 cm
26
202 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emilio Izturis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izturis drops his hands momentarily and Dynamite takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Izturis misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dynamite misses its intended target.
Dynamite tries a head kick but it misses.
Dynamite throws a jab but it's blocked by Izturis.
Izturis shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite shows good takedown defense.
Izturis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dynamite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Izturis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dynamite takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Izturis moves out of range as Dynamite throws a body kick.
Izturis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Izturis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dynamite's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izturis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dynamite defending well though.
Dynamite has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Izturis is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Izturis lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Izturis connects with a nice short shot to Dynamite's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Izturis lands strikes from half guard.
Dynamite wants to get back to his feet.
Dynamite has hold of Izturis's hands but Izturis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Izturis wants to work for an arm triangle but Dynamite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Izturis is trying to control the action in half guard but Dynamite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izturis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dynamite tries to roll over but Izturis keeps him under control.
Izturis is trying to control. Dynamite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dynamite wants to get back to his feet.
Izturis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Izturis thows a huge punch but Dynamite dodges it nicely.
Izturis thows a huge punch but Dynamite dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dynamite looks for the body kick but Izturis saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izturis cracks Dynamite with a right hand to the side of the head.
Izturis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Izturis misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dynamite. That snapped Izturis's head back.
Dynamite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Izturis looks to land a combination but Dynamite avoids it well.
Izturis digs a good hook to Dynamite's body.
Dynamite misses with a wild combination.
Izturis looks for the body kick but Dynamite saw that one coming.
Izturis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Izturis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dynamite's half guard.
Izturis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izturis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dynamite's head.
Izturis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dynamite is not content to let Izturis control the position.
Izturis thows a huge punch but Dynamite dodges it nicely.
Dynamite trying to hold on to Izturis's head to control him but Izturis postures up.
Izturis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Izturis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Izturis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dynamite misses with a body kick.
Dynamite missing with a left hand there. Izturis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dynamite takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Izturis.

Izturis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dynamite's guard.
Dynamite looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Izturis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izturis passes Dynamite's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Izturis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Izturis wants to free his trapped foot but Dynamite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Izturis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dynamite can do to turn this around?

Izturis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dynamite sees it coming and defends easily.
Izturis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dynamite's head.
Dynamite is trying to stand back up but Izturis is controlling him
Izturis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dynamite moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Izturis is looking to work some ground and pound but Dynamite has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Izturis is stalling in the full guard.
Izturis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Izturis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dynamite tries to bench press Izturis off him but Izturis keeps the position.
Dynamite takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Izturis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dynamite sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Izturis is working Dynamite over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Izturis has control of an arm but Dynamite manages to advance to Izturis's back!
Izturis just trying to survive but Dynamite is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Dynamite has the hooks in. Izturis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dynamite doesn't have the hooks in and Izturis manages to turn into his guard.
Izturis postures up and lands a big shot to Dynamite's brow.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Izturis from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Izturis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dynamite wants to sweep here but Izturis controlling him for the moment.
Izturis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dynamite keeping full guard, as Izturis tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Izturis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Izturis wants to pass the guard but Dynamite is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Izturis dominated that second round.
That's time! Izturis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Izturis.
Dynamite throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izturis slips under a jab from Dynamite.
Izturis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izturis avoids the head kick by Dynamite.
Nice uppercut there from Izturis.
Dynamite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dynamite!
Nice uppercut there from Dynamite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izturis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dynamite looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Izturis misses the target.
Dynamite throws a right hand that misses
and Izturis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emilio Izturis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Dynamite blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dynamite misses with a body kick.
Izturis scores with a nice head shot.
Izturis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dynamite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Izturis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dynamite tries a head kick but it misses.
Dynamite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Izturis.
Dynamite tries to move into range but Izturis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Izturis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Izturis.
Izturis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite ducks right into an uppercut from Izturis.

Dynamite is rocked!
Dynamite misses with a hook
and Izturis counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Izturis!
Emilio Izturis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.