PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by None. This should be fireworks!

Maximus
vs
Hoo

200 cm
25
275 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

197 cm
21
290 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Optimus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Hoo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoo.

Maximus clinches up against the cage.
Maximus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maximus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Optimus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Hoo.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. Hoo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximus down to the mat. Maximus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.

Maximus darts in and clinches Hoo up against the cage.

Maximus drags the fight down to the ground.
Maximus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoo.
Maximus has his hands on Hoo's head, controlling the position.
Maximus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maximus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maximus with a hook.

It looks like Doug Hoo has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
Maximus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoo.

Maximus has closed the distance and engaged Hoo in a clinch.

Maximus wants the takedown. Hoo is fighting it off but Maximus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hoo's guard against the cage.
Maximus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoo is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Maximus works over Hoo with some ground and pound from guard.
Maximus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoo is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Hoo is keeping the position.
Maximus working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus postures up and lands a big shot to Hoo's brow.
Maximus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoo looking to control.
Maximus working some strikes from top position.
Hoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoo is trying to control the position but Maximus postures up.
Maximus landing with the ground and pound.
Maximus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoo is keeping the position for now.
Maximus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maximus throwing strikes from guard but Hoo blocks nicely.
Maximus is in close to Hoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Maximus forces Hoo back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maximus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoo is working for takedown but Maximus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoo looks gassed!

Maximus successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Hoo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hoo dives in and grabs Maximus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes down on Hoo's head and hops out.

Maximus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoo is keeping the position for now.
Maximus throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoo is keeping the position for now.
Maximus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Maximus stands up over Hoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maximus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hoo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus moves away.
Hoo is breathing heavily.
Maximus shoots in for a double leg but Hoo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maximus throws a nice looking combination but Hoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Hoo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maximus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hoo won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
Maximus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hoo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hoo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maximus working the ground and pound effectively.
Maximus looking to finish Hoo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hoo!

That has opened up Doug Hoo's cut even more.
Hoo gets back to half guard.
Optimus Maximus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoo tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maximus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Maximus.
Hoo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maximus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximus connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maximus.
Maximus throws and elbow that misses. Hoo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maximus's guard. Nice move by Hoo!
Hoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo throws and elbow that misses. Maximus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoo's guard. Nice move by Maximus!
Maximus lands a couple of digs.
Maximus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus postures up and lands a big shot to Hoo's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoo has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Maximus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doug Hoo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Maximus shoots in and bounces Hoo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maximus is in close to Hoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maximus landing with the ground and pound.
Hoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Maximus drops back looking for a leg! Hoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoo manages to kick Maximus off! Maximus jumps back into Hoo's guard.
Hoo controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
Maximus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoo looking to control.
Maximus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maximus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maximus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maximus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maximus works over Hoo with some ground and pound from guard.

Hoo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maximus chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maximus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Maximus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hoo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maximus has Hoo in his guard.
Maximus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doug Hoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Maximus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Optimus Maximus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus pulls Hoo in to control the position.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Hoo controlling him for the moment.
Hoo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoo throws a strike but Maximus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maximus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hoo trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Optimus Maximus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maximus 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Optimus Maximus!