PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TazX The Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Destruction comes into the arena with Nookie blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Destruction
vs
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew

168 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TazX The Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
A punch combination from Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses.

The Destruction takes the fight into the clinch.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Destruction.
The Destruction unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Destruction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

The Destruction pulls guard.
The Destruction trying to control the position here.
The Destruction looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Destruction wants to sweep but no luck.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has eaten all the pies!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to stand but The Destruction is controlling his posture from full guard.
The Destruction will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Destruction looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Destruction tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Destruction will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Destruction avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to clinch up but The Destruction keeps it at a distance.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looks to land a body kick but The Destruction moved away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Destruction - that will leave a mark!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looks gassed!

The Destruction gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Destruction.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TazX The Destruction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to get back to striking at distance but The Destruction won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Destruction has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew uses from the top position.

The Destruction looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew stands up from The Destruction's guard - Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a hook to the side of The Destruction's head but The Destruction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Destruction closes the distance and clinches up with Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew, looking for a takedown. The Destruction pushes Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew against the cage but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew lands a nice looking body shot.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew stuffs the takedown attempt from The Destruction. The Destruction gets slowly back to his feet.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Destruction fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew lands in his opponent's guard.

The Destruction is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to control from the top but The Destruction keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew stopping the sweep attempt from The Destruction.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Destruction. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Destruction looking to control.
The Destruction looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew gets to his feet - The Destruction follows without any prompting.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to clinch up but The Destruction keeps it at a distance.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew closes the distance but The Destruction moves to the side
and The Destruction counters with a head kick.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew scores with the left hand. The Destruction knows he should have avoided that one.
The Destruction tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Destruction somewhat.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that TazX The Destruction will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a combination that misses

and The Destruction counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Destruction has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Destruction.

The Destruction ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Destruction no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

The Destruction is looking for a triangle but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew gets to his feet - The Destruction follows without any prompting.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a leg kick that is checked

and The Destruction counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Destruction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Destruction trying to control the position from guard on top but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Destruction's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is looking to stand up but The Destruction isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Destruction drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Destruction jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Destruction throws a big right hand that misses.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Destruction not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The Destruction moves into the clinch successfully.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew can't break the clinch.
The Destruction wants a takedown.
The Destruction prevents Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew from breaking the clinch.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has had enough of the clinch but The Destruction keeps him there for the moment.
The Destruction jumps guard but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew stands there with The Destruction around his waist. The Destruction gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is looking to break free of the clinch but The Destruction has double underhooks.

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.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to get back to striking at distance but The Destruction won't allow it.

The Destruction breaks from the clinch.

Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew lands in his opponent's guard.

Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew stands up and waves to The Destruction to follow him.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Destruction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a head kick that misses
letting The Destruction counter with a right hand.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a left and a right that both miss

and The Destruction counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew won't be happy with that.
The Destruction working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew falls off balance throwing a combination

and The Destruction counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew!
TazX The Destruction overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The Destruction wants to control but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to get back to his feet.
The Destruction sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is refusing to be controlled, as The Destruction sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries to kick The Destruction off but The Destruction keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with a double jab.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and The Destruction counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Destruction lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to break the clinch but The Destruction has him pressed against the cage.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is looking to break free of the clinch but The Destruction has double underhooks.
The Destruction has Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew pressed against the cage, preventing Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

The Destruction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TazX The Destruction dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

The Destruction shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew as he avoids it easily.

The Destruction gets caught flat footed, as Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrewis looking to pass into half guard but The Destruction pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Destruction is in guard.
The Destruction won't allow Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew to get back to his feet.
The Destruction is looking to stand up but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew won't let him.
The Destruction won't allow Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Destruction pushes down on Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew's leg and manages to get into half guard.

The Destruction is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Destruction is trying to control the action in half guard but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has one foot on The Destruction's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Destruction counters with a two punch combo.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a leg kick
and The Destruction counters with a good, hard body kick but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew shrugs it off.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a one two combo.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with a combination

and The Destruction counters with a shoot takedown. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew fights it but they end up in guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Destruction is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Destruction trying to control but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is working from the bottom.
The Destruction forces his way into half guard.
The Destruction trying to pass the guard but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew defending well.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Destruction wants to pass the guard but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is defending well.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to stand back up but The Destruction is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew's corner calls for a 1-2. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Destruction tries to clinch but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew moves out of range.
The Destruction shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Destruction wants to sweep here but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew controlling him for the moment.
The Destruction wants to get back to his feet but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Destruction manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew manages to get himself to full guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew keeping full guard, as The Destruction tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Destruction loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to stand but The Destruction is controlling the position.
The Destruction trying to control the position from guard on top but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
TazX The Destruction is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. The Destruction is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take The Destruction's back instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
I think The Destruction has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!