PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iii comes to the cage accompanied by IRON MAIDEN : Alexander the Great . The crowd seem to be enjoying Play's choice of entrance music: Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Iii
vs
Play

180 cm
29
185 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

180 cm
30
181 lbs
23 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Firebird Designs
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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left and a right from Iii both land. Nice combination.
Iii tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iii missing with a left hand there. Play was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Play takes one to the side of the head.
Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Play, right into the meat.
Iii misses with a straight right.
Play throws an overhand right that lands on Iii's shoulder, as Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Play moves out of range of the strikes.
Play throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iii.
Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Play.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Play pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Play takes a swing at Iii's ribcage but misses.
Play connects with a single shot there.
Good work by Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Play. Play obviously looking to wear him down.
Play scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Play.
Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Play works Iii's body with a nice hook.
Foul Play seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Play comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Play swings for the body but Iii moves out of range.
Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Play circles away quickly and effectively.
Play displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iii throws out the jab.
Play misses the shot to the body.
Play connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Play's corner calls for a 1-2. Play obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iii misses with a hook. Play ducked under it nicely.
Play slips a straight right by Iii.
Iii missing with a left hand there. Play was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Play ducks under a wild hook from Iii.
The fighters circle momentarily. Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iii takes one on the button.
Play scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Play. Those never looked like landing.
Play ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iii moves away.
Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Play throws a lazy right hand but Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Play throws a lazy right hand but Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Play misses with a series of wild punches.
Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iii throws a hook but Play blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Play misses the jab.
Play scores with a push kick.
Play throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Play.
Play throws a hook to the side of Iii's head but Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Play throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Iii.
Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Play.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
A jab from Play misses.
Play pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foul Play dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Play lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Play throws a hook but Iii avoids it easily.
Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Play throws a leg kick that misses.
Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Play counters with a nice uppercut.
Iii throws a right hand that Play ducks under and follows up with a left that Play also avoids with ease.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Play in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Play throws a body punch but Iii moves out of range.
Play comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iii throws a hook but Play avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Play misses.
Iii misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Play scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Play.
Play ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iii needs to keep his hands up - Play had a free shot at his head there.
Play connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Play ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Play throws a hook but Iii blocks it.
Play thows a body shot but no joy.
Play scores with a leg kick.
Iii throws a hook to the side of Play's head but Play sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Play.
Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Play sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Play changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iii connects with a body shot.
Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Play thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Play.
Iii throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Iii misses.
Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Play.
Play lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play misses with a low kick as Iii jumps back.
Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Play catches Iii right on the button with a cross.
Iii misses with a straight right.
Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Play.
Play throws a leg kick which misses Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Iii tries to avoid it.
Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Iii throws a hook but Play blocks it.
Play throws a hook to the side of Iii's head but Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Iii as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iii misses with an uppercut. Play saw that one coming.
Play throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iii.
Play throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Play catches Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Play misses the shot to the body.
Play defending well as Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Iii throws a combination. Play tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Play throws a low kick, looking for Iii's leg but Iii calmly moves out of range.
Play looks for the body kick but Iii saw that one coming.
Play staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foul Play showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Play uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iii.
Play throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Play.
Play lands with a right hand.
Play throws a sloppy body shot
and Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Play slips under a jab.
Play connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Play.
Play bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iii throws out a loose jab but Play uses good head movement to avoid it.
Play throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iii throws a shot from downtown. Play moves away and avoids it.
Play scores with a kick to the body.
Play throws an off balance right hand
letting Iii counter with a right hand.
Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Play moves away.
Nice defenses there by Iii.
Iii misses with a right hand
and Play counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Play just misses with a punch to the body.
Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Play with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Play dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iii. That did some damage!
Iii looks to land a left hand but Play moved out of range nicely.
Alexander Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iii slips under a jab.
Play scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
Play misses with a body punch
and Iii counters with a two punch combo.
Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iii misses the shot to the body.
Play fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iii.
Play fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iii.
A leg kick checked by Iii.
Play thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Iii if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Play, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Play misses the target.
Play looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Play lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Play ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iii moves away.
Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Play was well out of range. Poor timing from Iii.
Play connects with a solid leg kick.
Play scoring well with a low kick there.
Play stuns Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iii looks to throw the jab but Play is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Play lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Foul Play is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Play cracks the inside of Iii's front leg.
Play lands a slapping body shot.
Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iii misses with the combination.
Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Play counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Play lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iii at a distance.
Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Play looks to land a combination but Iii avoids it well.
Play misses the shot to the body.
Play scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Iii doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Foul Play comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Play has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foul Play!
After the big win, Foul Play made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Firebird Designs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.