PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Facebook Myspace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Facebook Myspace has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Myspace
vs
Lashley

225 cm
18
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Australian Xtreme - Elite Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Facebook Myspace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myspace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lashley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lashley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Lashley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Myspace was covering up waiting for the punch and Lashley finishes the takedown easily into guard.

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

Lashley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Myspace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lashley has managed to get both his arms back between Myspace's legs - danger averted.
Myspace keeping full guard, as Lashley tries to pass.
Lashley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Myspace is proving hard to escape from.

Myspace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lashley defends well.
Lashley wants to control from the top but Myspace keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myspace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Myspace is on top in guard.
Lashley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Myspace is controlling him.
Myspace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lashley has Myspace pulled in close to control his posture.
Myspace's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Myspace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lashley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lashley wants to get back to his feet but Myspace is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lashley pulls Myspace in close to his closed guard and prevents Myspace from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lashley looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Myspace working some strikes from top position.
Myspace 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.
Lashley seems keen to control Myspace's posture.
Myspace wants to pass the guard but Lashley is keeping the position.
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.
Myspace postures up.
Myspace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lashley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Myspace is controlling him.
Myspace trying to control the position from guard on top but Lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myspace distracts Lashley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Myspace trying to control the position from guard on top but Lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myspace thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four 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.

Myspace is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lashley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lashley has escaped and now he's on top!
Myspace looking for a sweep. Not yet Myspace, not yet.
Lashley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Myspace's head.

Myspace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lashley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myspace is trying to keep Lashley in close.
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 Facebook Myspace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Facebook Myspace's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Myspace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Myspace circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lashley has Myspace up against the cage in a clinch.
Lashley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Myspace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Myspace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lashley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Myspace!
Myspace is squirming around, avoiding Lashley's attempts to control the action.
Myspace working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lashley goes for an armbar but Myspace turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Myspace.
Myspace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Myspace preventing the sweep.
Lashley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Myspace puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lashley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Myspace.

Myspace seems to be working for a kimura but Lashley defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Myspace seems to be working for a kimura but Lashley defends the submission attempt.

Myspace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lashley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Myspace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myspace is looking to advance position but Lashley won't allow it.
Myspace passes the guard and advances to mount!

Myspace is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lashley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lashley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Myspace misses with a head shot.
Lashley blocking the ground and pound.

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.
Lashley tries to hold on but Myspace postures up.
Myspace working the ground and pound effectively.

Myspace wants to finish this one by submission but Lashley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Myspace.

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

Myspace looking for a guillotine here but Lashley defends easily.
Myspace trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bobby Lashley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Facebook Myspace's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

A swing and a miss from Myspace.
Lashley cracks Myspace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lashley misses with a head kick.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myspace doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lashley moves into the clinch.
Lashley wants to get back to striking at distance but Myspace won't allow it.

Myspace manages to break the clinch.
Myspace tries for a takedown but Lashley circles away easily

and Lashley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lashley is thwarting Myspace's attempts to control the position.
Lashley is looking to take a break and control but Myspace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley trying to pass the guard but Myspace defending well.

Myspace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Myspace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lashley pulls his head out easily.
Lashley prevents Myspace from improving his position.
Myspace is refusing to be controlled, as Lashley sits in half guard.

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.

Myspace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lashley pulls his head out easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Myspace throws a shot from downtown. Lashley moves away and avoids it.
Myspace scores with a one two! Lashley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Myspace fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Facebook Myspace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myspace's corner calls for a 1-2. Myspace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Myspace shoots and misses

and Lashley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Myspace's guard.
Lashley trying to control the position from guard on top but Myspace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lashley won't allow Myspace to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Myspace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lashley defends it easily.

Myspace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lashley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Lashley stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Myspace throws up his legs and catches Lashley in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Lashley tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Myspace! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Facebook Myspace!