PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mommy Ice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasinova Gurama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasinova Gurama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ice
vs
Gurama

179 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
159 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mommy Ice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kasinova Gurama!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ice tries to avoid it but Gurama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ice to the ground. Ice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ice lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Kasinova Gurama has been cut.
Ice throws a solid leg kick but Gurama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ice.
Ice lands a nice shot to the body.
Ice lands with a right hand.
Ice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Ice. No joy for Gurama on that attempt.
Ice's corner calls for a 1-2. Ice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Ice gets caught flat footed, as Gurama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurama with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gurama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gurama looks gassed!
Ice is trying to control the position but Gurama postures up.

Gurama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gurama trying to control but Ice is working from the bottom.
Ice has control of Gurama's left arm, preventing Gurama from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gurama postures up in Ice's guard and throws a big left but Ice blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gurama.
Gurama trying to control but Ice is working from the bottom.
Ice is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gurama is looking to work some ground and pound but Ice has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gurama cracks Ice with a solid left hand.
Gurama trying to control but Ice is working from the bottom.
Ice is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gurama throws a big right hand that misses.
Gurama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ice wants to stand and escape but Gurama is having none of it.
Ice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurama looking to sit in guard and control but Ice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gurama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gurama looking for a guillotine here but Ice defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ice throws a big right hand that misses.
Ice chips away with some ground and pound.
Gurama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ice manages to get himself to full guard.
Gurama trying to control but Ice is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurama throwing strikes but missing.
Gurama won't allow Ice to sweep him here.
Gurama trying to control the position from guard on top but Ice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gurama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ice is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gurama controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mommy Ice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kasinova Gurama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ice throws a one two combo.
Ice scores with a three punch combo!
Ice lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gurama is defended easily by Ice.
Ice throws a one two combo.
Ice with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gurama counters with a takedown into side control.
Ice defending against the ground and pound.
Ice is not content to let Gurama control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ice down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gurama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gurama looking to control but instead Ice has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ice moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two 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.
Ice pulls Gurama in close to prevent any damage.
Ice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gurama wants to pass the guard but Ice is keeping the position.
Ice keeping moving, preventing Gurama from controlling successfully.
Gurama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ice keeping moving, preventing Gurama from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ice wants to stand up but Gurama is controlling him.
Ice working a defensive guard here.
Gurama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gurama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gurama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ice's guard.
Gurama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ice's head.
Gurama thows a huge punch but Ice dodges it nicely.

That's four 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.
Gurama thows a huge punch but Ice dodges it nicely.
Gurama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ice is refusing to be controlled, as Gurama sits in half guard.
Gurama winds up and cracks Ice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gurama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gurama thows a huge punch but Ice dodges it nicely.
Ice regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kasinova Gurama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kasinova Gurama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ice tries to clinch but Gurama is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Gurama. No joy for Ice on that attempt.
Mommy Ice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gurama shoots in but Ice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ice misses with a few strikes there.
Ice digs a good hook to Gurama's body.
Ice stuffs the takedown.
Ice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ice's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ice duly obliges.
Ice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ice throws a series of strikes that have Gurama backpedaling.
Ice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gurama.
Mommy Ice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasinova Gurama.
Ice tries to bum rush Gurama with a series of wild strikes but Gurama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gurama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ice is fending him off so far but Gurama persists. Nope, Ice circles away and we're back to standing.
Gurama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mommy Ice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gurama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Gurama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice wants to control but Gurama is keeping busy.
Gurama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ice is not content to let Gurama control the position.
Gurama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ice gets full guard.
Gurama thows a big elbow that misses.
Gurama trying to control the position from guard on top but Ice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gurama.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gurama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gurama thows a big elbow that misses.
Gurama throwing strikes from guard but Ice blocks nicely.
Ice is trying to keep Gurama in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gurama cracks Ice with a solid left hand.

Ice has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gurama off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ice lands with a hook. Gurama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Gurama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ice manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gurama wants to control from the top but Ice keeps moving.
Gurama sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gurama trying to control the position from guard on top but Ice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gurama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kasinova Gurama hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gurama dives in and grabs Ice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ice pushes down on Gurama's head and hops out.
Ice lands a nice looking body shot.
Gurama has a takedown stuffed.
Ice cracks Gurama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

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 Mommy Ice.
I think Ice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mommy Ice!