PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Mediocre (ranked 85 p4p, 379 weight class) and Maximus Furioto (ranked 13 p4p, 58 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mediocre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Champ Is Here!. Furioto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: éŸ»è¸åˆçµ„åˆ - . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mediocre
vs
Furioto

178 cm
29
158
9 - 4 - 0

170 cm
36
155
21 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
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Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Mediocre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mediocre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Furioto.
Mediocre is looking to counter punch.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Mediocre shows good takedown defense.
Mediocre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Mediocre shows good takedown defense.
Mister Mediocre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto goes for a double leg but Mediocre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mediocre continues to drive forward.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mediocre.
Furioto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mediocre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mediocre wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Mediocre.
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Mediocre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Furioto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mediocre did well to prevent Furioto getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mediocre gets full guard.

Mediocre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Furioto wants to pass the guard but Mediocre is keeping the position.
Mediocre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Furioto passes into half guard.

Mediocre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.

Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mediocre is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Mediocre is looking for a sweep. Furioto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto prevents Mediocre from improving his position.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Mediocre dodges it nicely.

Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mediocre actively working from the bottom here.

Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto throwing shots but Mediocre is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mediocre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Mediocre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Mediocre has his foot on Furioto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furioto works his way back into a safe position though.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Mediocre is retaining full guard.

Furioto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mediocre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furioto has managed to get both his arms back between Mediocre's legs - danger averted.
Mediocre keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass.

Mediocre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furioto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Furioto 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.

Furioto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mediocre is keeping the position for now.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mediocre is trying to control the position but Furioto postures up.
Mediocre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Furioto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mediocre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furioto has managed to get both his arms back between Mediocre's legs - danger averted.
Furioto advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mediocre defends it well.
Mediocre taking some punishment here, with Furioto in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximus Furioto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mediocre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Mister Mediocre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Mediocre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mediocre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mediocre. No joy for Furioto on that attempt.
Furioto fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Mediocre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mediocre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Mediocre circles away easily
and Mediocre counters with a stiff right hand.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
A counter left hand to the body from Mediocre misses its target.
Mediocre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mediocre. No joy for Furioto on that attempt.
Furioto goes for a double leg but Mediocre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mediocre continues to drive forward.
Furioto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mediocre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Mediocre misses.
Furioto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mediocre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mediocre throws a counter high kick but Furioto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mediocre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Mediocre counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Mediocre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mediocre throws a head kick but Furioto moves out of range.
Furioto moves away from the strike by Mediocre.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mediocre as he avoids it easily.
Mediocre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Mediocre misses the target.
Mediocre missing with a left hand there. Furioto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mediocre lands a lovely overhand right.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown. Mediocre tries to sprawl out of it but Furioto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mediocre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mediocre is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt - Mediocre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mediocre thinks about countering with a head kick.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mediocre sprawls well. Mediocre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.
Furioto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mediocre circles away.
Mediocre misses with an uppercut.
Mediocre misses with a body shot.
Mediocre misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mediocre leaves Furioto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mediocre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mediocre scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mediocre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mediocre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Furioto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mediocre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Furioto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mediocre to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Furioto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mediocre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?
Mediocre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Furioto's best efforts.
Furioto is thwarting Mediocre's attempts to control the position.

Mediocre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mediocre defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mediocre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mediocre.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Mediocre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furioto defends it easily.

Furioto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furioto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Furioto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Furioto is working for a kimura but Mediocre is defending it quite comfortably.
Mediocre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Furioto is working away from the top position though.

Mediocre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Furioto scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto working Mediocre over with strikes.

Mediocre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Mediocre tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg.
Mediocre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto.

Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mediocre is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Furioto is working for a kimura but Mediocre is defending it quite comfortably.
Mediocre is looking to improve his position.

Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mediocre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mediocre actively working from the bottom here.

Mediocre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Mediocre wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Maximus Furioto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mediocre trying to control but Furioto postures up.

Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Furioto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mediocre sees it coming and defends easily.

Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Furioto connects with a nice short shot to Mediocre's temple.
Mediocre works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

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

Mediocre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furioto is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mediocre swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mediocre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.

Mediocre working for a triangle but Furioto defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Furioto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mediocre tries to avoid it but Furioto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mediocre to the ground. Mediocre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mediocre throws a body punch but Furioto moves out of range.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown. Mediocre tries to sprawl out of it but Furioto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mediocre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Furioto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mediocre swivels and escapes.
Mister Mediocre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mediocre avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto moves forwards but Mediocre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Furioto dives in and grabs Mediocre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mediocre pushes down on Furioto's head and hops out.
Mediocre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mediocre misses with a head kick.
Mediocre throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Mediocre as Furioto shoots in.
Mediocre lands a slapping body shot.
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Mediocre, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Mediocre against the cage but Mediocre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mediocre throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Furioto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mediocre misses with an uppercut. Furioto saw that one coming.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt
and Mediocre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Furioto thinking.
Mediocre scores with a nice head shot.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mediocre to counter with a crisp jab.
Mediocre throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mediocre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Furioto.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Mediocre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mediocre lands an overhand right.
Furioto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mediocre.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furioto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Mediocre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Furioto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mediocre's waist but Mediocre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furioto off to one side.

Furioto drives through and clinches with Mediocre against the cage.

Furioto gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mediocre actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Mediocre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.

Mediocre actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Furioto is looking for a kimura but Mediocre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre had his way with Maximus Furioto in that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mediocre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Furioto shoots in for a double leg but Mediocre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Mediocre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mediocre connects with the punch.
Furioto cracks Mediocre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Furioto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furioto is defended easily by Mediocre.
Mister Mediocre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mediocre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto blocks a head kick by Mediocre.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mister Mediocre is winning the standup battle so far.
Furioto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Furioto shoots for a takedown but Mediocre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Furioto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Furioto lands strikes from half guard.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mediocre actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mediocre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Mediocre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mediocre gets full guard.

Mediocre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Furioto defends well.

Mediocre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furioto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mediocre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.

Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mediocre working for a triangle but Furioto defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mediocre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furioto defends it easily.
Furioto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.

Mediocre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.

Furioto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mediocre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furioto has managed to get both his arms back between Mediocre's legs - danger averted.
Furioto postures up in Mediocre's guard and throws a big left but Mediocre blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mediocre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Mediocre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Furioto lands a couple of digs.

Furioto has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mediocre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Furioto is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mediocre pulls down on the head and he's put Furioto to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mister Mediocre!
Mister Mediocre retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Mister Mediocre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.