PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy The Iron Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is .... Billy The Iron Hand will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Palhares
vs
The Iron Hand

173 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
159 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Win Nutritional
Mundo Green - World Verde

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rousimar Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy The Iron Hand!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares tries to work over The Iron Hand's front leg with a kick but The Iron Hand checks it.

The Iron Hand shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Palhares napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Palhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.

The Iron Hand tries for a kimura but Palhares is defending well.

The Iron Hand tries for a kimura but Palhares is defending well.
Palhares is trying to get back to half guard.
Palhares sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Palhares is staying active underneath The Iron Hand, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palhares wants to get back to full guard.
Palhares has his hands clasped together around The Iron Hand's back. He's all about the action.
Palhares is not content to let The Iron Hand control the position.

Palhares looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Iron Hand preventing the sweep.

The Iron Hand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The Iron Hand drops back looking for a leg! Palhares is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palhares manages to kick The Iron Hand off! The Iron Hand jumps back into Palhares's guard.

The Iron Hand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Iron Hand looks gassed!
The Iron Hand won't allow Palhares to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palhares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palhares wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Palhares misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
The Iron Hand blocks the body kick.
The Iron Hand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palhares sprawls well. Palhares wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Iron Hand gets slowly back to his feet.
Palhares with a lazy takedown attempt

and The Iron Hand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palhares won't be happy with that.
Palhares is trying to improve his position.
Palhares is working hard here to advance position.
The Iron Hand is looking to take a break and control but Palhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Iron Hand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palhares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Palhares manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand is keen to just control but Palhares is a slippery customer.

Palhares actively working from the bottom here.
The Iron Hand is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Palhares!
Palhares sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

The Iron Hand is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Palhares has managed to free his arm - good work.
Palhares moves into full guard.

The Iron Hand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Iron Hand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The Iron Hand thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The Iron Hand postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Palhares is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Iron Hand, into his guard.

Palhares drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palhares jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Palhares got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Iron Hand has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palhares has managed to get both his arms back between The Iron Hand's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy The Iron Hand dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Palhares throws a sloppy head kick

and The Iron Hand counters with a takedown into side control.
Palhares tries to improve position but can't.

The Iron Hand is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Palhares has escaped the position, nice work there.
Palhares regains half guard.
Palhares is looking for a sweep. The Iron Hand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The Iron Hand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Palhares defends it well.

Palhares looking for submissions off his back.
Palhares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The Iron Hand is looking for a kimura but Palhares is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Iron Hand to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Iron Hand pushing down on Palhares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Palhares works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palhares is on top in guard.
Palhares pushing down on The Iron Hand's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Palhares wants to free his trapped foot but The Iron Hand is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Palhares is working for a submission of some sort.

The Iron Hand looking for submissions off his back.
Billy The Iron Hand has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Iron Hand is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Palhares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Iron Hand sees it coming and defends easily.

The Iron Hand looking for submissions off his back.
Palhares works his way into full mount!
Palhares trying to control but The Iron Hand is having none of it.
The Iron Hand is in all sorts of trouble here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for The Iron Hand. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The Iron Hand tries to lock up and control but Palhares gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Iron Hand is trying desperately to improve position.
Palhares landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palhares is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Iron Hand is surviving well by controlling Palhares's body position as best he can.
Palhares avoids the attempt from The Iron Hand to control.

Palhares jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Iron Hand manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Palhares is looking to take a break and control but The Iron Hand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Iron Hand sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Palhares wants to free his trapped foot but The Iron Hand is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The Iron Hand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palhares tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Iron Hand knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Iron Hand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palhares pulls his head out easily.

Palhares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Iron Hand is just riding it out for now. Palhares eventually gives up the hold.

The Iron Hand actively working from the bottom here.

Palhares is looking for a kimura but The Iron Hand is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palhares to get the leverage.
Palhares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The Iron Hand actively working from the bottom here.
Palhares wants to take a breather but The Iron Hand is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy The Iron Hand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The Iron Hand decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Palhares trying to hold on to The Iron Hand's head to control him but The Iron Hand postures up.
Palhares is trying to get back to full guard.

The Iron Hand is looking for a kimura but Palhares is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Iron Hand to get the leverage.

The Iron Hand seems to be working for a kimura but Palhares defends the submission attempt.
The Iron Hand wants to control but Palhares is keeping him busy.

The Iron Hand is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Palhares tries to roll over but The Iron Hand keeps him under control.

The Iron Hand is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares gets back to full guard.

Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

The Iron Hand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The Iron Hand got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palhares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Iron Hand has managed to get both his arms back between Palhares's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palhares looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Iron Hand is one step ahead there.

Palhares had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. The Iron Hand is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Palhares Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take The Iron Hand's back instead.
The Iron Hand turns into Palhares and is now in his guard.

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

The Iron Hand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palhares is looking for a triangle but The Iron Hand pushes his legs off easily.

The Iron Hand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Palhares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Iron Hand manages to get himself to full guard.

The Iron Hand had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Palhares is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. The Iron Hand Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Palhares's back instead.
The Iron Hand doesn't have the hooks in and Palhares manages to turn into his guard.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but The Iron Hand is retaining full guard.

The Iron Hand looking for a guillotine here but Palhares defends easily.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but The Iron Hand is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Iron Hand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palhares slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Iron Hand prevents Palhares from moving into mount.
Rousimar Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Iron Hand regains half guard.
The Iron Hand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palhares.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Iron Hand manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

The Iron Hand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palhares is aware though and is defending well.

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

The Iron Hand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palhares is aware though and is defending well.
Billy The Iron Hand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The Iron Hand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rousimar Palhares.
I think The Iron Hand has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy The Iron Hand!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

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