PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Top (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey The Dumbass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Top comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name . The Dumbass has chosen Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) as his entrance music. 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.

Top
vs
The Dumbass

180 cm
22
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

198 cm
21
255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brick Top!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey The Dumbass!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dumbass tries to clinch but Top is having none of it.

The Dumbass is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Top's half guard.

The Dumbass seems to be working for a kimura but Top defends the submission attempt.
Top is looking for a sweep. The Dumbass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Dumbass tries to pass to full mount but Top defends it.
Top is looking for a sweep. The Dumbass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Dumbass passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Top!

The Dumbass moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Top has worked his arm free - good work by Top!
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dumbass tries to advance to mount but Top denies him.
The Dumbass has knee on belly momentarily but Top bucks him off and regains half guard.

The Dumbass is working for a kimura but Top is defending it quite comfortably.
The Dumbass wants to free his trapped foot but Top is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The Dumbass is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Top doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Dumbass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Dumbass frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

The Dumbass is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Top has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Top!
Top would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Top won't allow The Dumbass to sweep him here.

The Dumbass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Top stands up over The Dumbass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

The Dumbass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Top controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The Dumbass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Top is aware though and is defending well.
Top works over The Dumbass with some ground and pound from guard.
Top throws a big right hand that misses.
Top wants to stand but The Dumbass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Top trying to control but The Dumbass is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Top won't allow The Dumbass to sweep him here.

The Dumbass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Top might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The Dumbass looking for a guillotine here but Top defends easily.
The Dumbass looks gassed!
Top stands up over The Dumbass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Top stays in close to The Dumbass's body and controls the position.

The Dumbass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Top is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Brick Top will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The Dumbass fails with a takedown attempt.
Top connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Top closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Dumbass wants a takedown but no success here.
The Dumbass has Top pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Top manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brick Top has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey The Dumbass.
Top stops a takedown attempt from The Dumbass.
The Dumbass goes for a takedown in the clinch but Top prevents it.
Top scores with a shot to the side of The Dumbass's head.
Top lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Dumbass backwards.
Top leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Top.
Top lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Top lands an uppercut.
The Dumbass is breathing heavily.
Top's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Top gets underhooks to prevent The Dumbass's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Top is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Top.
Top stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Dumbass tries to score a body lock takedown but Top shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Top lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Dumbass backwards.
Top displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Dumbass up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brick Top.

Top darts in and clinches The Dumbass up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Top creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Top pushes The Dumbass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Top lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Top digs a right hand into The Dumbass's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Dumbass's gas tank.
Top lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Top lands with a right to the head.
Top lands with a light punch inside.

The Dumbass is rocked!
Top scores with a shoulder strike.
The Dumbass is still on wobbly legs! Can Top finish him?
Top lands a big right hand that drops The Dumbass! The killer instinct kicks in and Top finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Top!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Top!