PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kace Kiwi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiwi comes into the arena with Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit LIVE blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kiwi
vs
Limbtwister

225 cm
18
287 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kace Kiwi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazerus Limbtwister!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kiwi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiwi avoids the body shot from Limbtwister.
A low kick from Kiwi misses

so Limbtwister counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Limbtwister with a flurry of punches that miss.
Limbtwister trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiwi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Limbtwister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kiwi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Limbtwister slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Limbtwister crashes against the mat.
Limbtwister working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbtwister is looking to take a break and control but Kiwi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiwi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kiwi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Limbtwister working the ground and pound but Kiwi is defending the strikes.
Limbtwister is working Kiwi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Limbtwister should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Limbtwister throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kiwi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kiwi tries to get out of the position.
Limbtwister throws a strike aimed at the side of Kiwi's head but Kiwi avoids it well.
Limbtwister lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kiwi is breathing heavily.
Limbtwister scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Limbtwister is working Kiwi over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister landing strikes.
Limbtwister working the body and head with strikes.
Limbtwister is putting a hurting on Kiwi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Limbtwister in side control lands a decent elbow.
Limbtwister lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Limbtwister lands an elbow.
Limbtwister landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Limbtwister landing a few strikes.
Limbtwister lands a few punches from side control.
Kiwi taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister working the body and head with strikes.
Limbtwister lands some shots froms side control.
Limbtwister scores with a couple of short elbows.
Limbtwister scores with a couple of short elbows.
Limbtwister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Limbtwister works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Limbtwister grinds an elbow into Kiwi's temple.
Limbtwister cracks Kiwi with a big right hand but Kiwi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Limbtwister trying to control the position but Kiwi is working away.
Kiwi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Limbtwister's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kiwi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kiwi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Limbtwister lands a decent elbow from side control.
Limbtwister in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kiwi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Limbtwister works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kiwi seems a little lost for a moment, as Limbtwister dominates the positioning.
Limbtwister cracks Kiwi with a big elbow.
Kiwi taking a bit of punishment here - Limbtwister scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazerus Limbtwister dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Limbtwister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiwi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiwi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Limbtwister.
Kiwi is looking to counter the offense by Limbtwister and move into the clinch.
Limbtwister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Limbtwister throws a big shot that misses.
Kiwi tries to clinch there but Limbtwister circles away.

Limbtwister looking to score a takedown here. Kiwi is defending well but Limbtwister drives through and ends up in Kiwi's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiwi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Limbtwister postures up in Kiwi's guard and throws a big left but Kiwi blocks it.
Kiwi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Limbtwister on the ground.
Limbtwister connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbtwister controls from within his opponent's guard.
Limbtwister is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Limbtwister pushes down on Kiwi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Limbtwister scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Limbtwister lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Limbtwister takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Limbtwister drops an elbow to the side of Kiwi's head.
Limbtwister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Limbtwister slips a nice elbow through Kiwi's hands, connecting with Kiwi's forehead.
Nice strikes from Limbtwister there.
Limbtwister landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Limbtwister seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Limbtwister connects with a nice short shot to Kiwi's temple.
Limbtwister is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Limbtwister landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Limbtwister scores with a couple of nice shots.
Limbtwister drops an elbow to the side of Kiwi's head.
Limbtwister takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Limbtwister is nestled in close to Kiwi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Limbtwister lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Limbtwister lands a nice short elbow.
Limbtwister takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Limbtwister connects with a nice short shot to Kiwi's temple.
Kiwi taking some punishment here, with Limbtwister in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister working over Kiwi with some ground and pound. Kiwi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Limbtwister lands strikes from half guard.
Limbtwister is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Limbtwister working the head and body with strikes.
Limbtwister sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lazerus Limbtwister has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Limbtwister connects with a nice short shot to Kiwi's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Limbtwister seems content to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Kiwi's head coaches at Bomb Squad NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Limbtwister shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiwi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Limbtwister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazerus Limbtwister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Limbtwister misses with a body shot.
Kiwi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Limbtwister just manages to avoid it.
Limbtwister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiwi moves away.

Limbtwister gets a takedown into half guard.
Limbtwister throwing shots but Kiwi is blocking nicely.
Limbtwister lands strikes from half guard.
Limbtwister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister throwing shots but Kiwi is blocking nicely.
Limbtwister lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Limbtwister lands strikes from half guard.
Limbtwister lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbtwister lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Limbtwister stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Limbtwister there.
Kiwi has hold of Limbtwister's hands but Limbtwister slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kiwi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Limbtwister scores with a couple of nice shots.
Limbtwister working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Limbtwister there.
Limbtwister trying to control from half guard but Kiwi is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Limbtwister manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kiwi on his heels. He'll look to pass Kiwi's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Limbtwister lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Limbtwister postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Limbtwister keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kiwi's head.
Limbtwister is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Limbtwister postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Limbtwister working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kiwi's head.
Limbtwister scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Limbtwister lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kace Kiwi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Limbtwister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Limbtwister's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Limbtwister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kiwi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Limbtwister grinds an elbow into Kiwi's temple.
Limbtwister working the ground and pound from side control.
Lazerus Limbtwister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Limbtwister lands a few punches from side control.
Limbtwister scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kiwi to see if he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lazerus Limbtwister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Limbtwister 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazerus Limbtwister!
In defeat, Kace Kiwi stepped up to the mic, saying 'you did not eat my bo's why wont you eat my bo's?'.