PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odinson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amon Amarth - Twilight of The Thunder God. Thor Odinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Odinson
vs
Maia

185 cm
24
200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

182 cm
20
188 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Convicted

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Odinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Maia!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinson digs a good body shot into Maia's ribs.
Maia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maia shoots in but Odinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Odinson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maia takes a step back to recover.
Odinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Odinson throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease.
Odinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniel Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia stuns Odinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Odinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Odinson tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Odinson to the ground. Odinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thor Odinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Maia.
Maia shoots in for a double leg but Odinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Odinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Odinson is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia prevents Odinson from getting back to his feet.
Maia pushing down on Odinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Maia wants to work for an arm triangle but Odinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Odinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia slows the pace down in half guard.
Odinson is staying active underneath Maia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Odinson defending well though.

Maia seems to be looking for submissions.
Maia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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.
Maia moves nicely into side control.
Maia controlling from side mount.
Odinson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Maia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Maia misses with a series of wild punches.
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maia avoids the head kick by Odinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maia lands in his opponent's guard.
Maia 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.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Odinson looking to control.
Maia is looking to work some ground and pound but Odinson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Odinson is retaining full guard.
Odinson trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maia trying to control but Odinson is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Odinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.
A head kick misses from Odinson.
The fighters circling - Odinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thor Odinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Odinson is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Odinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thor Odinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Maia.
Odinson throws a jab when Maia was well out of range.
Odinson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Odinson pinned against the cage. Odinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Odinson scores with a jab to the head.
Odinson misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Odinson tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Odinson to the ground. Odinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Maia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Odinson taking shots to the head.
Maia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Maia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Odinson has worked his arm free - good work by Odinson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Maia cracks Odinson with a good jab.
Maia throws a body punch but Odinson moves out of range.
Odinson misses with a hook to the body

and Maia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Odinson's guard.
Maia is stalling in the full guard.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odinson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maia forces his way into half guard.
Maia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thor Odinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Odinson is trying to stand up here but Maia is controlling him well.
Maia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Maia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia content to control rather than advance.

Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Odinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia.
Maia trying to pass the guard but Odinson defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daniel Maia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia moves into full mount! Odinson won't be happy about that!

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Maia!