PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between heavy master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and big guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. 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.

master
vs
guy

190 cm
19
245 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, heavy master!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, big guy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
master misses with the combination.
master is breathing heavily.

guy instigates a clinch.
guy is trying to stall.

guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from master. No joy for guy on that attempt.
heavy master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
guy closes the distance and clinches up with master, looking for a takedown. guy pushes master against the ropes but master circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

guy takes the fight into the clinch.

guy breaks the clinch.
master misses with a series of wild punches.
master throws a head kick that misses.
master with a lazy takedown attempt

and guy counters with a head kick that drops master to the mat! master scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!

guy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
guy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of master is proving hard to escape from.
guy won't allow master to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
guy thows a big elbow that misses.
guy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
master working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from guy.
master trying to keep a closed guard but guy is proving a slippery customer.
guy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
guy wants to clinch up but master keeps it at a distance.
guy tries a head kick but it misses.

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.
guy tries to clinch but master moves out of range.
master has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
guy dives in and grabs master's left leg, looking for a takedown. master pushes down on guy's head and hops out.
heavy master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big guy.

master is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in guy's half guard.
guy tries to roll over but master keeps him under control.
guy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
master trying to control the action but guy is working from the bottom.
master is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because guy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
master prevents guy from standing back up.
master controlling the action here.
guy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
guy trying to control but master postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A shot to de liver by guy. Beautiful body shot.
guy throws a right hand that master ducks under and follows up with a left that master also avoids with ease.
guy shoots in but no luck this time.
master throws a head kick that misses
and guy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

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.
master wants to clinch

and guy counters by clinching up.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
guy blocks an uppercut.
guy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
guy has master pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. master manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
guy is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. master gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
master throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and guy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
guy postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
guy wants to control from the top but master keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

big guy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

master throws a looping overhand right but guy ducks down to avoid it.
master throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and guy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in master's guard now.

guy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from guy.
master falls off balance throwing a combination

and guy counters with a single leg into guard. master didn't expect that.
big guy has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
guy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
guy lands a nice forearm strike.
guy is looking to take a break and control but master is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
master might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
guy wants to stand but master has his arm trapped.
master is trying to get back to half guard.
guy tries to move into full mount but can't pass master's legs.
guy lands a decent elbow from side control.
master is trying to control guy's posture but guy avoids it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

guy closes the distance and clinches.

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.

master breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
guy with a poor takedown

and master counters by clinching up.

guy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
guy shoots in and drives through. master sprawls well.
heavy master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big guy.
guy shoots for a takedown but master saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
master feints and then cracks guy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow guy down.
guy tries to clinch there but master circles away.
guy slips a jab and a cross from master.
master is looking to clinch but guy is avoiding it.

guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
master is trying to stand up.
guy wants to control the pace but master is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
master tries to get back to half guard but can't.
master tries to hold on but guy postures up.
guy trying to control but master is having none of it.
master tries to buck guy off but he can't manage it.

guy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. master can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

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.
master tries to lock up and control but guy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
master is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

guy working for a submission but master is keeping him at bay.
master tries to hold on but guy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

big guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! master's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

guy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches master napping and manages to drive through into side control!
guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but master keeps working.
master struggling a bit here.
master is not content to let guy control the position.
master parries the strikes from guy easily there. guy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable master to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
guy working the body and head with strikes.
master is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on guy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, guy seems content to control.
master is looking to improve his position.
guy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
master keeping control of the position.
master tries to roll over but guy keeps him under control.
master wants to get back to full guard but guy has mounted him!

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.
master is squirming around, avoiding guy's attempts to control the action.
master is in a horrible position here. guy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
master tries to control guy's body but guy pushes him off. master squirms to his side and now guy has his back!
master is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
guy punishes master with strikes from the back mount.
master looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
guy punishes master with strikes from the back mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
master trying to control the action but guy just sinks the hooks in.
master is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
master is trying to break free.
guy lands a shot to the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from guy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
master trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
master covers up after that shot from guy.
guy doesn't have the hooks in and master manages to turn into his guard.
guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
heavy master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
guy wants to stand up but master is controlling him.

master drops back looking for a leg! guy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and guy manages to kick master off! master jumps back into guy's guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
master looks to land a body kick but guy moved away.
big guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
guy shoots in for a takedown but master shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
big guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well guy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... big guy! big guy retains his super heavyweight title!