PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ima Llama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha Aasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aasi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aphrodite & Mickey Finn - Bad Ass. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Llama
vs
Aasi

180 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

160 cm
22
138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ima Llama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paha Aasi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aasi misses with a few strikes there.

Llama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Aasi prevents Llama from taking his back.
Llama looking to control but Aasi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Llama controlling his opponent.
Llama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aasi tries to hold on but Llama postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llama seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Aasi is holding on tight.
Llama trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Llama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aasi is now in Llama's guard. A big mistake from Llama there, giving up the dominant position!
Aasi pushing down on Llama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Llama wants to get back to full guard.

Aasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aasi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aasi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llama wants to control but Aasi is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aasi throws a shot from downtown. Llama moves away and avoids it.

Llama feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Llama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Llama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Llama trying to control but Aasi is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Llama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aasi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Llama, into his guard.
Llama trying to keep a closed guard but Aasi is proving a slippery customer.
Aasi looking to pass the guard.
Llama looking to control.
Llama looking for a sweep. Not yet Llama, not yet.

Llama had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Aasi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Llama Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Aasi's back instead.
Aasi turns into Llama and is now in his guard.
Llama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aasi stays in close to Llama's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Aasi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Llama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aasi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Llama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llama trying to keep a closed guard but Aasi is proving a slippery customer.
Llama looking for a sweep. Not yet Llama, not yet.
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 Ima Llama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aasi throws a hook to the side of Llama's head but Llama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aasi lands a jab-cross combination.
Llama misses with a low kick.
Aasi looks to land a left hand but Llama moved out of range nicely.
Aasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Llama was well out of range. Poor timing from Aasi.
Aasi throws a combination. Llama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Llama ducks under a wild hook from Aasi.
Some bone on bone action there as Aasi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Llama closes the distance and clinches up with Aasi, looking for a takedown. Llama pushes Aasi against the cage but Aasi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Llama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Llama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aasi but Aasi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ima Llama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aasi throws a body punch but Llama moves out of range.
Aasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Llama moves away.
Llama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aasi moves out of range of the leg kick from Llama.
Llama misses with a body kick.
Aasi throws a nice looking combination but Llama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aasi looks to land a left hand but Llama moved out of range nicely.
Paha Aasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aasi as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Llama ducks under a wild hook from Aasi.
Llama fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Llama.
Aasi throws a right hand that Llama ducks under and follows up with a left that Llama also avoids with ease.
Llama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Llama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aasi circles away.
Llama throws a head kick that misses.
Llama throws a low kick, looking for Aasi's leg but Aasi calmly moves out of range.
Aasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aasi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Llama misses.
Paha Aasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Llama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Llama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aasi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Llama wants to control the pace but Aasi is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Llama looking for a guillotine from mount but Aasi is having none of it.
Aasi has given up his back.
Will Llama go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aasi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Aasi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Llama.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aasi trying to control the hands but Llama won't let him.
Aasi tries to escape but Llama has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Aasi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Llama off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Llama working for a choke but Aasi is defending well.
Aasi prevents Llama from getting a body triangle.
Aasi is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Aasi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Llama.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Llama's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Llama looking to hold on to the position here but Aasi rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Aasi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Llama tries to free his leg and advance position but Aasi is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aasi jabs at Llama's body.
Aasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Llama looks for a takedown but Aasi sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Llama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aasi throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paha Aasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A punch combination from Aasi misses.
Aasi lands a head shot.
Llama misses with a takedown attempt - Aasi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Llama shoots in but Aasi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aasi thuds his right hand into Llama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aasi misses with the combination.
Llama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aasi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ima Llama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aasi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Llama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aasi swivels and escapes.
Aasi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Llama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab-cross combination lands for Aasi and sends Llama crashing to the mat! Aasi follows him down to the mat - Llama regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Llama is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aasi uses his free foot to push down on Llama's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Llama.
Oh Llama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Llama seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llama tries to hold on but Aasi pushes him away.
Llama is desperately trying to improve his position but Aasi has a good base and remains in mount.
Aasi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Llama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aasi controlling from mount.
Llama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Llama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aasi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Llama is trying to maintain the position but Aasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aasi in particular looking to stall.
Llama is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llama gets back to full guard.
Aasi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Llama is proving hard to escape from.
Aasi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Llama looking to control.
Aasi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aasi preventing the sweep.
Llama looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Llama dodges the punch combination from Aasi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aasi.
Llama throws a head kick that misses.
Llama shoots in but Aasi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Llama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aasi swivels and escapes.
Aasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Llama was well out of range. Poor timing from Aasi.
Aasi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aasi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aasi tries to bum rush Llama with a series of wild strikes but Llama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Llama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Llama throws a body kick that misses.
Llama takes one on the button.
Llama shoots in looking for a takedown. Aasi tries to sprawl out of it but Llama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aasi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paha Aasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aasi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paha Aasi!