PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Colt (ranked 1271 p4p, 2351 weight class) and Tahboule Alawi (ranked 73 p4p, 130 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alawi's choice of entrance music: The Ruler of Everything. On his way into the cage it seems that Henry Colt has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Henry Colt seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Colt
vs
Alawi

173 cm
25
138
11 - 6 - 0

170 cm
25
147
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Colt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tahboule Alawi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Colt misses

and Alawi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alawi.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alawi trying to control but Colt is working from the bottom.
Colt trying to control the position here.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Colt is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt is pulling down on Alawi's head. It's preventing any offense from Alawi, at least for the moment.
Alawi postures up in Colt's guard and throws a big left but Colt blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Colt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Colt holds on and takes a little breather.
Colt is looking to stand up but Alawi isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alawi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Colt throws a shot to the body.
Colt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alawi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colt throws out the jab.
Colt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Colt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Alawi tries to counter it with a takedown but Colt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alawi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Colt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt scores with the left hand. Alawi knows he should have avoided that one.
Alawi is looking to clinch but Colt is avoiding it.
A solid body kick from Colt.
Henry Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alawi fails with the takedown.
Colt lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alawi.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Alawi blocks a head kick by Colt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colt.
Colt looks to score with a jab to the body but Alawi is just out of range.
And Alawi tries to counter it with a takedown but Colt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Colt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Colt keeps Alawi at a distance using the push kick.
Colt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colt throws a head kick that misses

and Alawi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colt!
Colt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alawi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alawi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Colt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alawi swings around for an armbar but Colt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alawi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colt trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alawi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alawi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Colt has his hands on Alawi's head, controlling the position.
Alawi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alawi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alawi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alawi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Colt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Colt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Colt misses with a body kick.
Colt looks to throw a body kick

and Alawi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Colt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alawi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Colt misses the jab.
Alawi fails to land the takedown.
Alawi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt lunges at Alawi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alawi's hand.
Alawi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Colt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alawi can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Colt misses with a looping right.
Alawi blocks the body kick.
Alawi throws out a counter right but Colt avoids it with no problem.
Alawi blocks a leg kick.
Alawi feints the counter takedown.
Colt thuds a left hand into Alawi's body.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Colt looks to score with a jab to the body but Alawi is just out of range.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Colt looks to land a left hand but Alawi moved out of range nicely.
Alawi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Colt swats away the attempt to clinch by Alawi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alawi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colt circles away.
Colt throws a big counter combination but Alawi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henry Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
Colt throws a leg kick that misses.
Henry Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alawi staying out of range there.
Colt leaves Alawi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Colt connects with a looping right hand.
Colt tries to land a front kick but Alawi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alawi moves out of range of the strikes.
Colt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Alawi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colt is doing well to control the position and prevent Alawi from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt moves into full guard.
Colt seems keen to control Alawi's posture.
Alawi slips nicely into half guard.

Alawi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tahboule Alawi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but Colt defending well.
Alawi is keen to just control but Colt is a slippery customer.

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.
Alawi 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.

Alawi is working for a submission of some sort.
Alawi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Alawi is working for a kimura but Colt is defending it quite comfortably.
Colt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alawi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alawi wants to advance to full mount but Colt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Colt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Colt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alawi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Colt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alawi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alawi goes for a double leg but Colt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Colt continues to drive forward.
Colt with a hook.
Colt misses with a hook

and Alawi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Colt breaks from the clinch.
Alawi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colt is fending him off so far but Alawi persists. Nope, Colt circles away and we're back to standing.
Colt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Colt throws a body kick that misses.
Colt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alawi tries to counter with a clinch but Colt shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alawi somewhat.
Henry Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
Colt misses with a body shot.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Colt throws a big shot that misses.
Colt connects with a leg kick.
Colt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alawi avoids the head kick by Colt.
And Alawi tries to counter it with a takedown but Colt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Colt throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Colt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alawi doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alawi blocks the body kick.
Colt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alawi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colt looks to land a body kick but Alawi moved away.
Alawi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henry Colt is winning the standup battle so far.
Colt throws a lazy uppercut

and Alawi counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colt is trying to improve his position.
Alawi lands an elbow.
An elbow from Alawi crashes against the mat.
Alawi working away.

Alawi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Colt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alawi's guard! Nice work there by Colt!

Alawi has an active guard here but Colt has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alawi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alawi is pulling down on Colt's head. It's preventing any offense from Colt, at least for the moment.

Colt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alawi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Colt has managed to get both his arms back between Alawi's legs - danger averted.
Alawi working a defensive guard here.
Colt 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.
Tahboule Alawi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Alawi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colt passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Colt wants to control but Alawi is keeping him busy.
Alawi is trying to get back to half guard.
Colt just content to control the position.
Colt tries to move to mount but Alawi blocks the move with his legs.
Alawi manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Colt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colt, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Colt!
An out of breath Henry Colt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.