PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mago Doido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Momma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Doido
vs
Momma

185 cm
23
184 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mago Doido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jo Momma!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doido closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Momma regains half guard.
Momma wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doido stopping the sweep attempt from Momma.

Momma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doido can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Momma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Momma 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.

Momma is looking for a triangle but Doido pushes his legs off easily.

Momma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Momma looks gassed!
Doido wants to control from the top but Momma keeps moving.

Momma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doido is aware though and is defending well.

Doido got a little sloppy there for a moment and Momma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doido has managed to get both his arms back between Momma's legs - danger averted.
Doido trying to control but Momma is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Doido closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Momma to the mat! Momma manages to get full guard.

Momma is looking for a triangle but Doido pushes his legs off easily.
Momma keeping moving, preventing Doido from controlling successfully.

Momma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doido trying to control but Momma is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Momma keeping moving, preventing Doido from controlling successfully.

Momma looking for a guillotine here but Doido defends easily.
Momma keeping moving, preventing Doido from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doido shoots in for a double leg but Momma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Momma doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Doido counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Momma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doido doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doido manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doido trying to control the position from guard on top but Momma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Momma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doido is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mago Doido dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Doido fails with the takedown

and Momma counters with a shoot takedown. Doido fights it but they end up in guard.
Momma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Momma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Doido is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Momma off and has taken his back!

Momma is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Doido gets his way!
Doido has the hooks in. Momma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Momma looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Momma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Doido's guard. Nice work there by Momma.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Momma gets to his feet. Doido looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mago Doido is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Momma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Momma tries to pull guard but Doido won't allow it.
Momma wants to break free but Doido has control.
Doido fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Momma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Momma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Doido uses from the top position.
Momma wants to sweep here but Doido controlling him for the moment.
Momma keeping moving, preventing Doido from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Momma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Momma looking for a sweep. Not yet Momma, not yet.
Momma keeping moving, preventing Doido from controlling successfully.

Momma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doido can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Momma looking for a guillotine here but Doido defends easily.
Doido won't allow Momma to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doido fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Momma avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mago Doido. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Momma drives through with a takedown into guard.

Momma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doido dives on top into guard.

Momma has his foot on Doido's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doido works his way back into a safe position though.

Momma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doido gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Momma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Momma has his takedown stuffed

and Doido counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Momma keeping moving, preventing Doido from controlling successfully.

Momma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doido stopping the sweep attempt from Momma.
Doido trying to control but Momma is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doido stopping the sweep attempt from Momma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doido wants to control from the top but Momma keeps moving.

Doido avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Momma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doido fails with the takedown

and Momma counters with a takedown into side control.

Momma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Momma goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Doido rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Momma's guard! Nice work there by Doido!

Momma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Momma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doido defends it easily.
Doido stopping the sweep attempt from Momma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doido trying to control the position from guard on top but Momma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Momma is looking for a triangle but Doido pushes his legs off easily.
Doido won't allow Momma to sweep him here.

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

Momma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doido defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jo Momma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Momma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jo Momma!