PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ipu Fokislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gluteus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fokislav comes to the cage accompanied by Links 2-3-4 - Rammstein. Maximus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fredi - Pump Pump. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Fokislav
vs
Maximus

180 cm
23
196 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

183 cm
24
199 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ipu Fokislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gluteus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus tries to clinch there but Fokislav circles away.
Maximus throws a body punch but Fokislav moves out of range.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fokislav shoots for a takedown but Maximus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Fokislav circles away.

Fokislav clinches up with Maximus and pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Fokislav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus tries to clinch but Fokislav moves away

and Fokislav holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fokislav takes an elbow to the temple.

Fokislav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fokislav tries to clinch up.
Maximus looks to clinch

and Fokislav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maximus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fokislav is trying to control. Maximus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maximus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maximus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fokislav.
Fokislav missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus controls Fokislav momentarily but Fokislav frees himself.
Fokislav wants to get up but he can't break Maximus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokislav controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fokislav is one step ahead there.

Fokislav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maximus pulls Fokislav in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fokislav looking to sit in guard and control but Maximus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Fokislav.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokislav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokislav has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fokislav 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.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Fokislav is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fokislav fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximus tries to clinch but Fokislav moves away

and Fokislav counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fokislav.
Fokislav wants a takedown but no success here.
Fokislav throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
Fokislav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fokislav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximus working Fokislav over with knees to the body.
Fokislav blocks an elbow strike from Maximus.
Maximus prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipu Fokislav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fokislav is breathing heavily.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
Maximus throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Fokislav can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fokislav misses with the head strike.
Maximus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maximus obliges.
Maximus lands an elbow just above Fokislav 's eye.
Maximus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fokislav in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maximus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. Fokislav 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 clinches but Fokislav breaks the clinch

and Fokislav moves into the clinch.
Maximus lands a good knee to the midsection. Fokislav won't want to take too many of those.
Maximus scores with a knee to the head.
Maximus scores a nice knee to the body.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fokislav avoids it.
Fokislav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fokislav avoiding damage as Maximus throws knees to the body.
Maximus throws an elbow but it misses.
Fokislav is struggling to control the position.
Fokislav is trying to break the clinch but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gluteus Maximus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch but Fokislav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximus closes the distance but Fokislav moves to the side
and Fokislav counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ipu Fokislav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus tries to clinch but Fokislav moves away

and Fokislav counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fokislav is trying to control. Maximus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.

Fokislav wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maximus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fokislav.
Maximus has his hands clasped together around Fokislav's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus gets full guard.
Fokislav postures up.
Fokislav keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maximus's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fokislav preventing the sweep.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Fokislav from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokislav being controlled here momentarily.
Fokislav postures up.
Fokislav throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maximus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fokislav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Fokislav takes the fight into the clinch.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fokislav.
Maximus missing with knees to the body.
Fokislav has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maximus throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maximus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Fokislav.
Fokislav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus keeps control of Fokislav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Fokislav is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fokislav dodges an elbow strike from Maximus.
Maximus missing with knees to the body.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but Fokislav blocks it.
Fokislav avoiding damage as Maximus throws knees to the body.

Fokislav breaks the clinch.
Maximus clinches but Fokislav breaks the clinch

and Fokislav counters by moving into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maximus obliges.
Fokislav fails to pull guard.

Fokislav breaks from the clinch.
Fokislav tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav circles away from the clinch attempt

and Fokislav counters by clinching up.
Fokislav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximus missing with knees to the body.
Maximus lands a nice knee to the body.
Maximus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maximus tries to land knees in the clinch but Fokislav avoids the damage to the body.
Fokislav blocks an elbow strike from Maximus.
Fokislav has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipu Fokislav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus throws an elbow that misses.
Knees to the body from Maximus.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.

Fokislav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Fokislav forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
Fokislav takes an elbow to the temple.
Fokislav has Maximus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus tries to land knees in the clinch but Fokislav avoids the damage to the body.
Fokislav throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.

Fokislav manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav tries to clinch up but Maximus circles away and keeps his distance.
Maximus clinches but Fokislav breaks the clinch

and Fokislav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fokislav is working away from the top position though.
Maximus is staying active underneath Fokislav, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fokislav not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Fokislav slips a nice elbow through Maximus's hands, connecting with Maximus's forehead.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Fokislav has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fokislav tries to clinch but Maximus moves out of range.

Maximus drives through and clinches with Fokislav against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ipu Fokislav dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Maximus closes the distance looking to clinch

and Fokislav counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Fokislav pulls guard effortlessly.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Fokislav is retaining full guard.
Fokislav keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Fokislav being controlled here, momentarily.

Fokislav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokislav throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokislav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fokislav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fokislav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokislav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maximus closes the distance but Fokislav moves to the side

and Fokislav counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fokislav tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maximus missing with knees to the body.
Maximus lands an elbow just above Fokislav 's eye.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Fokislav is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks.
Fokislav is looking to control Maximus's arms but Maximus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fokislav has his back to the cage.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fokislav.
Fokislav fails to pull guard.
Maximus gets underhooks to prevent Fokislav's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipu Fokislav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fokislav has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment.
Fokislav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximus throws an elbow that misses.
Fokislav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fokislav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maximus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maximus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fokislav up against the cage.
Fokislav changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximus fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Maximus rushes Fokislav and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maximus smiles and moves away.

Maximus gets a clinch.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fokislav.
Fokislav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fokislav drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maximus tries to clinch

and Fokislav counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fokislav wants a takedown but no success here.
Maximus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fokislav is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks.
Fokislav managing to block the knees to the body from Maximus.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fokislav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximus looking to throw knees to the head but Fokislav is blocking nicely.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fokislav avoids it.
Fokislav avoids the elbow strike from Maximus, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fokislav's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maximus as Fokislav tries to tie him up.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Fokislav pulls guard.
Fokislav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fokislav is keeping the position for now.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Fokislav keeps moving.
Fokislav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokislav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fokislav wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gluteus Maximus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maximus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

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