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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ireland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erland Aleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erland Aleski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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172 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Ireland! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erland Aleski! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ireland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ireland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ireland lands a heavy elbow. Ireland lands with some strikes. The referee warns Aleski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aleski is rocked! Ireland looking to control but Aleski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Aleski is trying desperately to improve position. Ireland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Aleski is still in real trouble! Can Ireland finish him? Ireland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Aleski is squirming around, avoiding Ireland's attempts to control the action. Aleski seems to have recovered his senses. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Aleski is bucking up trying to escape but Ireland cracks him with another couple of good strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Aleski is squirming around, avoiding Ireland's attempts to control the action. Ireland scoring with strikes but Aleski is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ireland cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ireland working Aleski over with strikes here. Ireland pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Aleski tries to hold on but Ireland postures up. Ireland landing strikes, looking to finish! Aleski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Ireland lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aleski wants to control but Ireland is having none of it. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Ireland dominating with strikes here. Ireland breaks from Aleski's wrist control and lands an elbow. Ireland looking to finish Aleski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aleski! Ireland in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aleski is squirming around, avoiding Ireland's attempts to control the action. Ireland working Aleski over with strikes here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aleski regains half guard. Ireland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aleski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ireland. Ireland is nestled in close to Aleski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ireland scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ireland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Ireland wants to take a breather but Aleski is having none of it. Aleski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ireland moves nicely into side control. Ireland working the ground and pound from side control. Ireland cracks Aleski with an elbow. That is naaassty. Ireland just content to control the position. Ireland working the ground and pound from side control. Aleski can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aleski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Aleski tries to improve position but can't. Ireland working the head and body with strikes. Ireland in side control, just content to control the action for now. Ireland trying to control the action but Aleski is working from the bottom. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Ireland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aleski down.
Ireland scores with a couple of short elbows. Ireland working away. Ireland scoring with punches and elbows. Aleski seems a little lost for a moment, as Ireland dominates the positioning. Ireland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aleski keeps working. Ireland working the ground and pound. Aleski looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ireland slows the pace down. Ireland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aleski down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Ireland landing strikes. Ireland wants to take a breather but Aleski manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ireland. Ireland postures up in Aleski's guard and throws a big left but Aleski blocks it. Aleski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ireland is aware though and is defending well. Ireland wants to pass the guard but Aleski is keeping the position. Aleski keeping moving, preventing Ireland from controlling successfully. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ireland is really struggling to control Aleski but he's trying to hold on to the position. Ireland distracts Aleski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ireland dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ireland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Ground and pound from Ireland. Ireland looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ireland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ireland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aleski on the ground. Ireland is nestled in close to Aleski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Aleski actively working from the bottom here. Ireland is keen to just control but Aleski is a slippery customer. Aleski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ireland scores with a couple of nice shots. Ireland wants to pass the guard but Aleski is defending well. Ireland scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Aleski is breathing heavily. Ireland content to control rather than advance. Aleski is trying to maintain the position but Ireland is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ground and pound from Ireland. Aleski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ireland working the head and body with strikes. 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. Ireland connects with a nice short shot to Aleski's temple. Ireland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Aleski has hold of Ireland's hands but Ireland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ireland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ryan Ireland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ireland working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ireland drops an elbow to the side of Aleski's head. Ireland scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ireland scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ireland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ireland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aleski taking some punishment here, with Ireland in his half guard. Ireland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ireland lands strikes from half guard. Aleski regains full guard. Nicely done. Ireland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ireland distracts Aleski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ireland controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Ireland wants to control from the top but Aleski keeps moving. Ireland connects with a couple of short punches. Ireland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aleski's head. Ireland tries to free his leg and advance position but Aleski is retaining full guard. Aleski keeping moving, preventing Ireland from controlling successfully. Ireland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ireland is working Aleski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ireland sitting in guard here, content to control. Aleski working for a triangle but Ireland defends it easily.
Ireland postures up and lands a big shot to Aleski's brow. Ireland slips nicely into half guard. Ireland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ireland lands strikes from half guard. Ireland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ireland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ireland is controlling the pace.
Aleski trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ireland lands a nice short elbow. Ireland winds up and cracks Aleski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ireland works his foot free and advances to mount. Aleski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Ireland lands a big shot there that rocks Aleski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Ireland. Aleski is in a horrible position here. Ireland smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ireland with shots to the head and body - Aleski looks very uncomfortable down there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice elbow there by Ireland. Ireland landing strikes from the mount and Aleski is in trouble! Ireland trying to control but Aleski is having none of it. Aleski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ireland dominated that second round. That's time! Ireland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ireland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aleski's guard. Aleski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ireland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ireland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ireland lands a couple of elbows. Ireland wants to pass the guard but Aleski is keeping the position. Ireland passes into half guard. Aleski is refusing to be controlled, as Ireland sits in half guard. Ireland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ireland is taking a breather. Aleski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Ireland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Ireland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aleski can do to turn this around? Ireland is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aleski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aleski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. BOOM! Ireland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Ireland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ireland unloading with bombs! Ireland connects with a bit shot that sees Aleski covering up! More strikes from Ireland and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ireland is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Ireland!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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