PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ManOfThe PinkHole (ranked 1602 p4p, 146 weight class) and Aiu BangYou (ranked 3907 p4p, 334 weight class). 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.

PinkHole
vs
BangYou

192 cm
30
245 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

209 cm
21
285 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ManOfThe PinkHole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PinkHole throws a big shot that misses.
BangYou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
BangYou moves out of range of the strikes.
PinkHole with a lazy takedown attempt
and BangYou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps PinkHole thinking.
PinkHole walks into a left hand.
PinkHole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and BangYou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
BangYou just misses with a punch to the body.
PinkHole misses with a takedown attempt - BangYou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ManOfThe PinkHole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from PinkHole.
BangYou throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

PinkHole closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

PinkHole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
PinkHole wants to lay and pray for a moment but BangYou keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PinkHole working away.
BangYou gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
BangYou regains half guard.
PinkHole controlling the action here.
BangYou avoiding damage under a succession of punches from PinkHole.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

PinkHole is working for a kimura but BangYou is defending it quite comfortably.

PinkHole is trying to work for a kimura but BangYou is defending well.
PinkHole is looking to advance position but BangYou won't allow it.
PinkHole wants to take a breather but BangYou is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

PinkHole is looking for a kimura but BangYou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for PinkHole to get the leverage.
BangYou trying to control but PinkHole postures up.
PinkHole wants to pass the guard but BangYou is defending well.
BangYou trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but PinkHole manages to pass to mount!

PinkHole has control of BangYou's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and BangYou regains control of the situation pretty easily.

PinkHole is working for a guillotine from mount but BangYou frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

BangYou defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from PinkHole.

PinkHole looking to secure an arm triangle but BangYou defends it well.
BangYou wants to hold on but PinkHole pushes him away.
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 ManOfThe PinkHole will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

PinkHole throws a looping overhand right but BangYou ducks down to avoid it.
BangYou takes one to the chin there.
BangYou feints and then cracks PinkHole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow PinkHole down.
PinkHole clobbers BangYou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
PinkHole misses with a takedown
and BangYou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BangYou looks to land a left hand but PinkHole moved out of range nicely.

PinkHole 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.

PinkHole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and BangYou dives on top into guard.

PinkHole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BangYou defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BangYou slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
BangYou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with PinkHole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BangYou wants to control from the top but PinkHole keeps moving.

PinkHole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

PinkHole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BangYou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ManOfThe PinkHole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

PinkHole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BangYou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BangYou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

PinkHole looking for a guillotine here but BangYou defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

PinkHole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BangYou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

PinkHole looking for a guillotine here but BangYou defends easily.

PinkHole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BangYou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

PinkHole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

PinkHole has his foot on BangYou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. BangYou works his way back into a safe position though.

PinkHole is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! BangYou rolls with it to try and escape but PinkHole cranks on the arm and BangYou is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ManOfThe PinkHole!
ManOfThe PinkHole thanked the fans post fight for their support.