PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ike Tronstone (ranked 1270 p4p, 137 weight class) and Hello Bay (ranked 1650 p4p, 176 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tronstone
vs
Bay

190 cm
34
264 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

206 cm
34
286 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Sportivité

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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ike Tronstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hello Bay!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Ike Tronstone has been cut.
Bay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bay swings widly with a right hand
and Tronstone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bay throws an off balance right hand

and Tronstone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Tronstone connects with a nice short shot to Bay's temple.
Tronstone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tronstone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tronstone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tronstone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tronstone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Tronstone.
Tronstone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tronstone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tronstone.
Tronstone throwing shots but Bay is blocking nicely.
Bay has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tronstone winds up and cracks Bay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tronstone slips a nice elbow through Bay's hands, connecting with Bay's forehead.
Tronstone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tronstone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bay defending well though.
Tronstone tries to pass to full mount but Bay defends it.
Tronstone throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bay to regain full guard.
Tronstone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronstone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tronstone working some strikes from top position.
Tronstone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tronstone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tronstone landing with the ground and pound.

Bay kicks Tronstone off and gets to his feet.
Bay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bay's corner calls for a 1-2. Bay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bay misses the jab.
Tronstone tries to counter with a takedown but Bay is quick to defend against it.
Bay misses with a right hand

and Tronstone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tronstone.
Tronstone is in close to Bay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tronstone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bay's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronstone stands up over Bay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tronstone throwing strikes but missing.
Tronstone throwing strikes but missing.
Tronstone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tronstone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tronstone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tronstone.
Tronstone distracts Bay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tronstone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tronstone lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronstone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bay being controlled here, momentarily.
Tronstone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tronstone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tronstone throws a big elbow that misses.
Tronstone is in close to Bay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tronstone cracks Bay with a solid left hand.
Tronstone stands up over Bay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tronstone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Tronstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Tronstone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tronstone throws a one two combo.
Bay misses with a straight right.
Bay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tronstone lands a right hook to the body.
Bay misses with a hook.
Bay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bay looks to land a left hand but Tronstone moved out of range nicely.
Tronstone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bay works the jab nicely.
Bay throws a body shot but no joy.
Bay throws a body punch but Tronstone moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bay misses with a left hand
and Tronstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tronstone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bay.
Bay looks to score with a jab to the body but Tronstone is just out of range.
Tronstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bay moves away.
Bay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Bay misses.
Bay misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tronstone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bay to the mat! Bay manages to get full guard.
Tronstone postures up in Bay's guard and throws a big left but Bay blocks it.
Tronstone trying to control but Bay is working from the bottom.
Tronstone distracts Bay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tronstone postures up in Bay's guard and throws a big left but Bay blocks it.
Tronstone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tronstone stops Bay from standing up.
Tronstone throwing strikes but missing.
Tronstone working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronstone postures up and lands a big shot to Bay's brow.
Tronstone scoring with some ground and pound.
Tronstone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tronstone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tronstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bay is keeping the position for now.
Tronstone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tronstone postures up in Bay's guard and throws a big left but Bay blocks it.
Tronstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bay can do to turn this around?
Tronstone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bay wants to stand but Tronstone is controlling the position.
Tronstone passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronstone lands a nice forearm strike.
Bay wants to get back to his feet.
Bay takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tronstone trying to control the action but Bay is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bay defending against the ground and pound.
Tronstone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tronstone 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronstone fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bay regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tronstone's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bay is trying to stand up here but Tronstone is controlling him well.
Ike Tronstone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tronstone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bay's head.
Bay pushes Tronstone off looking to stand but Tronstone dives back in and keeps control.
Bay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tronstone.
Tronstone with the ground and pound but Bay uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tronstone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tronstone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Tronstone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ike Tronstone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bay looks to land a left hand but Tronstone moved out of range nicely.
Tronstone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bay throws a poor cross that misses

and Tronstone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tronstone with a nice head shot there.
Tronstone wants to control from the top but Bay keeps moving.
Tronstone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tronstone landing some decent shots from guard.
Bay keeping full guard, as Tronstone tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bay wants to get back to his feet but Tronstone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bay has momentary wrist control but Tronstone slips an elbow through the middle.
Tronstone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tronstone scoring with some ground and pound.
Tronstone wants to control from the top but Bay keeps moving.
Bay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tronstone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tronstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bay is keeping the position for now.
Bay has momentary wrist control but Tronstone slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronstone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bay's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tronstone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tronstone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tronstone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tronstone with a nice head shot there.
Bay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tronstone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bay's head.
Tronstone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bay's head.
Tronstone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tronstone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronstone postures up and lands a big shot to Bay's brow.
Tronstone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tronstone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tronstone trying to control but Bay is working from the bottom.
Bay wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tronstone manages to pass to side control.
Tronstone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bay defending well though.
Tronstone thows a huge punch but Bay dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bay is trying to stand back up but Tronstone is controlling him
Bay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tronstone.
Tronstone throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bay to regain full guard.
Tronstone looking to sit in guard and control but Bay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bay postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tronstone is on top in guard.

Tronstone lands a couple of digs.
Ike Tronstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tronstone 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Tronstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tronstone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Tronstone!
A victorious Ike Tronstone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.