PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafiki WhoHitYou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grado Itsyersel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WhoHitYou kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is the Birth of Darkness. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

WhoHitYou
vs
Itsyersel

185 cm
24
201 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

178 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafiki WhoHitYou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grado Itsyersel!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WhoHitYou misses with a wild combination.
Itsyersel throws out a loose jab but WhoHitYou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by WhoHitYou.
Itsyersel tries to close the distance and clinch up but WhoHitYou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Itsyersel blocks a jab.
Itsyersel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
WhoHitYou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel connects with a crisp jab.
Itsyersel slips a jab from WhoHitYou.
Itsyersel is looking to land body kicks.
WhoHitYou misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from WhoHitYou.
Itsyersel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhoHitYou ducks under a wild hook from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel throws a jab but it's blocked by WhoHitYou.
Itsyersel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rafiki WhoHitYou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

WhoHitYou has managed to clinch.
WhoHitYou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Itsyersel avoids a wild elbow strike from WhoHitYou.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itsyersel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
WhoHitYou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Itsyersel lands with a left to the head.
Itsyersel lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Itsyersel.
WhoHitYou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
WhoHitYou lands with a light punch inside.
Itsyersel lands with a left to the head.
Itsyersel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
WhoHitYou tries to work over Itsyersel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
WhoHitYou throws a punch but it's blocked by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Itsyersel blocks a body shot from WhoHitYou.
WhoHitYou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itsyersel's elbow.
WhoHitYou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Itsyersel.
WhoHitYou tries to work over Itsyersel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
WhoHitYou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
WhoHitYou throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
WhoHitYou tries a body shot but Itsyersel blocks it.
WhoHitYou blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that WhoHitYou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by WhoHitYou.
WhoHitYou lands an elbow inside that Itsyersel shrugs off.

It looks like Grado Itsyersel has been cut.
Itsyersel struggles to land a body shot inside as WhoHitYou controls his hands.
Itsyersel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhoHitYou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Itsyersel backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhoHitYou.
WhoHitYou lands a body punch in the clinch.
Itsyersel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itsyersel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of WhoHitYous head.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
WhoHitYou is working for takedown but Itsyersel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Itsyersel lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by WhoHitYou.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
WhoHitYou misses with some punches.
A short left from WhoHitYou.
A nice right hand lands inside from Itsyersel.
A short right from Itsyersel.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
WhoHitYou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Itsyersel prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafiki WhoHitYou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
WhoHitYou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
WhoHitYou digs a right hand underneath Itsyersel's ribcage. Itsyersel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Itsyersel blocks an elbow strike.
WhoHitYou tries to work over Itsyersel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itsyersel stops a takedown attempt from WhoHitYou.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Itsyersel scores with a hook to the body.
WhoHitYou is breathing heavily.
Itsyersel lands a body punch.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but WhoHitYou uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Itsyersel on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WhoHitYou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
WhoHitYou jumps guard but Itsyersel stands there with WhoHitYou around his waist. WhoHitYou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Itsyersel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
WhoHitYou misses with an elbow strike.
Itsyersel prevents a body shot from WhoHitYou.
Itsyersel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt WhoHitYou or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by WhoHitYou.
Itsyersel scores with a hook to the body.
WhoHitYou working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
WhoHitYou misses with a body punch.
Itsyersel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itsyersel takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grado Itsyersel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grado Itsyersel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

WhoHitYou throws a jab when Itsyersel was well out of range.
Itsyersel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by WhoHitYou.
Itsyersel throws a hook but WhoHitYou blocks it.
WhoHitYou cracks Itsyersel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
WhoHitYou walks into a jab.
WhoHitYou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itsyersel.
WhoHitYou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

WhoHitYou has closed the distance and engaged Itsyersel in a clinch.
WhoHitYou blocking some punches.
Itsyersel tries to throw a body punch but WhoHitYou avoids it by throwing Itsyersel back against the cage.
WhoHitYou is trying to drag Itsyersel to the mat but Itsyersel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
WhoHitYou lands an elbow that stopped Itsyersel in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Itsyersel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of WhoHitYous head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itsyersel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down WhoHitYou.

WhoHitYou ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. WhoHitYou no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Itsyersel stopping the sweep attempt from WhoHitYou.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WhoHitYou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Itsyersel manages to get himself to full guard.

Itsyersel wants to stand but WhoHitYou is controlling the position.
WhoHitYou wants to control from the top but Itsyersel keeps moving.
Itsyersel keeping full guard, as WhoHitYou tries to pass.
WhoHitYou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
WhoHitYou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itsyersel pushes WhoHitYou off looking to stand but WhoHitYou dives back in and keeps control.
WhoHitYou trying to control from half guard but Itsyersel is working away.
WhoHitYou trying to mount his opponent but Itsyersel defends it.
Itsyersel is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WhoHitYou throwing shots but Itsyersel is blocking nicely.
WhoHitYou is trying to control. Itsyersel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Itsyersel pushes WhoHitYou off looking to stand but WhoHitYou dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
WhoHitYou takes a swing at Itsyersel's ribcage but misses.
WhoHitYou takes one on the button.
WhoHitYou shoots for a double leg takedown but Itsyersel sprawls well. He's pushed WhoHitYou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WhoHitYou connects with a right hand. Itsyersel shakes it off.
WhoHitYou checks a low kick from Itsyersel.
WhoHitYou slips a straight right by Itsyersel.
WhoHitYou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Itsyersel needs to keep his hands up - WhoHitYou had a free shot at his head there.
WhoHitYou ducks under a wild hook from Itsyersel.
WhoHitYou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel is looking to clinch.
WhoHitYou changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grado Itsyersel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itsyersel throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from WhoHitYou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

WhoHitYou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
WhoHitYou blocks a body shot from Itsyersel.
WhoHitYou blocking some punches.
Itsyersel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. WhoHitYou seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Itsyersel can turn it around.
Itsyersel lands with a right to the head.
WhoHitYou tries to throw a body punch but Itsyersel avoids it by throwing WhoHitYou back against the cage.
WhoHitYou blocking some punches.
Itsyersel prevents a body shot from WhoHitYou.
WhoHitYou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WhoHitYou tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafiki WhoHitYou. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WhoHitYou blocks an uppercut.
Itsyersel lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Grado Itsyersel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
WhoHitYou is trying to pull guard but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage.
Itsyersel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
WhoHitYou can't find room to land a body shot as Itsyersel controls the action.
WhoHitYou wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Itsyersel lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Itsyersel.

WhoHitYou is rocked!
WhoHitYou blocks an uppercut.
Oh WhoHitYou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Itsyersel - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itsyersel.
WhoHitYou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
WhoHitYou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
WhoHitYou takes a shot to the head.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grado Itsyersel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grado Itsyersel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

WhoHitYou throws a lazy uppercut
and Itsyersel counters with a big right hand! Oh WhoHitYou is in trouble here! Itsyersel follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grado Itsyersel!
Rafiki WhoHitYou was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the lesson, Mr. Harris'.