PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Azimaki Renile (ranked 3524 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goku Son (ranked 5984 p4p, 0 weight class). Azimaki Renile has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Renile
vs
Son

167 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Azimaki Renile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Goku Son!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Renile as he avoids it easily.

Son gets a clinch.
Renile is looking for a takedown.
Renile tries for a takedown. No joy.
Son stops a takedown attempt from Renile.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azimaki Renile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renile has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Son after a bit of a struggle.
Renile is trying to drag Son to the mat but Son just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Renile is breathing heavily.
Son is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son digs a right hand into Renile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Renile's gas tank.
Son wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Son leaning against his opponent.
Renile blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Son has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Renile regains guard immediately.

Renile looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Son stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Renile swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Renile is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Son defends well.
Son pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renile is keeping the position for now.

Renile has his foot on Son's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Son works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Son won't allow Renile to sweep him here.
Son wants to pass the guard but Renile is keeping the position.

Son decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Son lands a left and a right that send Renile crashing to the mat, dazed. Son thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Azimaki Renile has been cut.
Renile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Renile avoids a kick to the body.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Renile got wobbled bad by a big combination! Son presses forward with punches and knees until Renile stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Renile closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goku Son!