PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramzi Mahjoub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Idol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Idol looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Mahjoub
vs
Idol

170 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Ramzi Mahjoub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Idol!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahjoub tries a head kick but it misses.
Billy Idol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahjoub closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mahjoub throws a sloppy head kick and Idol moves out of range easily.
Idol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahjoub is fending him off so far but Idol persists. Nope, Mahjoub circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahjoub misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Mahjoub. No joy for Idol on that attempt.
Idol looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Mahjoub. No joy for Idol on that attempt.
Ramzi Mahjoub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Idol.
Mahjoub throws a combination. Idol tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mahjoub lands a jab to the head.

Mahjoub closes the distance and clinches.
Idol blocks an elbow strike from Mahjoub.

Mahjoub tightens his grip and picks Idol up, before dumping him to the ground. Idol manages to land in guard.
Mahjoub trying to control but Idol is working from the bottom.
Mahjoub prevents Idol from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Idol working for a triangle but Mahjoub defends it easily.
Idol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahjoub controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mahjoub throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Idol keeping moving, preventing Mahjoub from controlling successfully.
Idol wants to control but Mahjoub passes easily into half guard.

Mahjoub is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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.
Idol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mahjoub looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Mahjoub is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idol defends it well.
Idol wants to improve his position but Mahjoub is controlling well.
Mahjoub tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mahjoub postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Idol to stand up.
Mahjoub throws a series of punches but Idol avoids them all with ease.
Idol tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Mahjoub counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Idol will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Idol wants to get back to his feet but Mahjoub is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Idol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mahjoub looking to pass the guard.

Idol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idol wants to stand and escape but Mahjoub is having none of it.

Idol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahjoub can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahjoub won't allow Idol to sweep him here.
Mahjoub landing some decent shots from guard.
Mahjoub stands and throws Idol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mahjoub advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mahjoub working for a submission but Idol is keeping him at bay.

Idol defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mahjoub.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramzi Mahjoub dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mahjoub clinches up against the cage.
Mahjoub misses with a knee strike.
Mahjoub tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahjoub gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mahjoub lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Mahjoub.
Mahjoub avoiding damage as Idol throws knees to the body.
Idol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mahjoub.

Mahjoub wants the takedown. Idol is fighting it off but Mahjoub persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Idol's guard against the cage.
Mahjoub trying to control the position from guard on top but Idol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idol is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mahjoub is controlling him.
Idol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mahjoub manages to get himself to full guard.
Idol won't allow Mahjoub to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Idol stands up from Mahjoub's guard - Idol perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mahjoub instigates a clinch.
Mahjoub trying to land knees to the body.
Idol wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahjoub won't allow it.

Mahjoub gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mahjoub prevents Idol from improving his position.
Mahjoub is looking to take a break and control but Idol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Idol tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mahjoub working over Idol with some ground and pound. Idol looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Mahjoub is looking for a kimura here.
Mahjoub passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Idol!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mahjoub looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mahjoub with shots to the head and body - Idol looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mahjoub unloading with bombs!

Idol is rocked!
Mahjoub lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Idol hang on?
Idol is still in real trouble! Can Mahjoub finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahjoub raining down shots from the mount!
Mahjoub lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mahjoub is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Idol is surviving well by controlling Mahjoub's body position as best he can.
Idol is trying to escape the mount.
You get the feeling that Idol really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Idol seems to have recovered his senses.
Idol wants to control but Mahjoub is having none of it.
Mahjoub tries to control but Idol wriggling away.
Mahjoub lands a big elbow.
Idol tries to buck Mahjoub off but he can't manage it.

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.
Mahjoub lands a big shot there that rocks Idol but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Idol is working to get back to half guard.
Idol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mahjoub trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Idol tries to reverse the position but Mahjoub maintains control.

Mahjoub goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Idol is on top in guard.
Idol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramzi Mahjoub dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mahjoub lands with a right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mahjoub misses with a knee to the head.

Mahjoub breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahjoub throws a sloppy head kick and Idol moves out of range easily.
Idol throws a lazy head kick

so Mahjoub counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Idol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Idol keeping moving, preventing Mahjoub from controlling successfully.

Mahjoub drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mahjoub jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mahjoub trying to control the position from guard on top but Idol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahjoub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahjoub stopping the sweep attempt from Idol.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahjoub passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Idol is looking to reverse the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Idol gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mahjoub counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mahjoub performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mahjoub not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mahjoub is looking for a kimura but Idol is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mahjoub to get the leverage.

Idol looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahjoub uses his free foot to push down on Idol's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Idol.
Mahjoub working the ground and pound effectively.
Mahjoub raining down shots from the mount!
Mahjoub lands with some strikes.
Mahjoub working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Mahjoub is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Idol is surviving well by controlling Mahjoub's body position as best he can.
Idol is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Idol that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mahjoub scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Idol is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mahjoub with shots to the head and body - Idol looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahjoub working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Idol is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mahjoub wants to control the pace but Idol is squirming around nicely.
Idol is trying desperately to improve position.
Mahjoub connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahjoub prevents Idol from getting the reversal.
Idol is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Mahjoub working for a submission but Idol is keeping him at bay.
Idol blocking the ground and pound.

Mahjoub goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Idol is on top in guard.

Mahjoub is looking for a triangle but Idol pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idol stopping the sweep attempt from Mahjoub.
Billy Idol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mahjoub throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramzi Mahjoub showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mahjoub has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramzi Mahjoub!