PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 251 p4p, 408 weight class) and Spider Monkey (ranked 31 p4p, 54 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McWrestler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Acclaimed Emotions. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McWrestler
vs
Monkey

180 cm
32
174
29 - 13 - 0

187 cm
29
170
14 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler walks into a straight right hand from Monkey.
McWrestler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McWrestler misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McWrestler checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McWrestler misses the target.
McWrestler checks a low kick from Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and McWrestler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monkey won't be happy with that.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Monkey is working away.
McWrestler working the head with strikes.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Monkey is working away.
Monkey is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey sneaks back into half guard.
Monkey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a head shot. Monkey uses the momentum to regain guard.
McWrestler trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
McWrestler preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McWrestler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monkey is pulling down on McWrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from McWrestler, at least for the moment.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Monkey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McWrestler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Monkey being controlled here momentarily.
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from McWrestler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Monkey tries to free his leg and advance position but McWrestler is retaining full guard.
McWrestler controls Monkey momentarily but Monkey frees himself.
Monkey trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
McWrestler is controlling Monkey's posture.
McWrestler is trying to keep Monkey in close.
McWrestler wants to improve his position but instead Monkey has moved into half guard.
McWrestler is controlling Monkey's trapped leg to prevent Monkey from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McWrestler tries to get to full guard but Monkey has control of the leg.
McWrestler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monkey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monkey's back!
McWrestler trying to control momentarily.
Monkey is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Monkey hold on?!
McWrestler lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McWrestler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

McWrestler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Monkey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McWrestler.
McWrestler staying calm.
Monkey parries the strikes from McWrestler easily there. McWrestler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Monkey to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Monkey is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Monkey is looking for a sweep.
McWrestler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McWrestler just content to control the position.
McWrestler grinds an elbow into Monkey's temple.
McWrestler working away.

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.
Monkey is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that McWrestler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Monkey is trying to control McWrestler's posture but McWrestler avoids it.
Monkey is looking to reverse the position.
Monkey is letting McWrestler control him for a moment.
Monkey is trying to control McWrestler's posture but McWrestler avoids it.
Monkey is being controlled here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Monkey. That snapped McWrestler's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
McWrestler digs a good hook to Monkey's body.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of McWrestler's head but McWrestler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McWrestler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
Monkey wants to slow McWrestler down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice cross by McWrestler.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and McWrestler counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McWrestler.
A jab from McWrestler finds it's way through Monkey's defenses.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Monkey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McWrestler misses with a looping right.
Monkey misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
Monkey slips under a jab from McWrestler.
Some bone on bone action there as McWrestler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McWrestler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that McWrestler sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from McWrestler misses the target.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McWrestler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McWrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey throws a leg kick

and McWrestler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monkey won't be happy with that.
Monkey parries the strikes from McWrestler easily there. McWrestler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Monkey to escape.
McWrestler trying to control the action but Monkey is working from the bottom.
McWrestler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude McWrestler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Monkey throws a hook but McWrestler blocks it.
McWrestler checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like McWrestler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and McWrestler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McWrestler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
McWrestler missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McWrestler scores with a nice right hand.

McWrestler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monkey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McWrestler is in Monkey's guard.
McWrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monkey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McWrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler works over Monkey with some ground and pound from guard.
McWrestler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey has control of McWrestler's left arm, preventing McWrestler from doing any damage.
McWrestler wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McWrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from McWrestler misses.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McWrestler.
Monkey moves out of range as McWrestler strikes.
Monkey throws a low kick but McWrestler avoids it.
A quick step to the side and McWrestler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McWrestler checks a leg kick.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut.
Monkey lands with a straight right. McWrestler didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Monkey sizes up McWrestler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McWrestler misses with a jab to the body
and McWrestler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McWrestler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

McWrestler gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McWrestler wants to take a breather but Monkey is having none of it.
Monkey is controlling McWrestler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McWrestler is just content to waste time from the top position. Monkey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McWrestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
McWrestler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler sitting in guard here, content to control.
McWrestler with a flurry of punches that miss.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McWrestler lands a couple of digs.
Spider Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dude McWrestler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McWrestler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude McWrestler!
In his post fight interview, Dude McWrestler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.