PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scrubby McScrub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Di Fiscille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McScrub
vs
Di Fiscille

150 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

214 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scrubby McScrub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Armando Di Fiscille!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Di Fiscille instigates a clinch.
Di Fiscille is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Di Fiscille throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McScrub blocks it with crossed arms.

McScrub has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Di Fiscille uses from the top position.
Di Fiscille trying to control the position from guard on top but McScrub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScrub is pulling down on Di Fiscille's head. It's preventing any offense from Di Fiscille, at least for the moment.
Di Fiscille trying to control the position from guard on top but McScrub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McScrub escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Di Fiscille gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Di Fiscille is fighting to break McScrub's control of his arms but McScrub is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McScrub lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Di Fiscille!
Di Fiscille is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McScrub controlling from mount.
Di Fiscille takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

McScrub jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Di Fiscille is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Di Fiscille and McScrub has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Di Fiscille is looking for a sweep.
McScrub wants to control but Di Fiscille is keeping him busy.
Di Fiscille is looking to reverse the position.
McScrub working away.

That's two 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.
McScrub sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Di Fiscille is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

McScrub drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McScrub is breathing heavily.
Di Fiscille looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Di Fiscille had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McScrub is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Di Fiscille Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McScrub's back instead.
McScrub trying to control but not successfully.
McScrub is really stuck here.
McScrub turns into Di Fiscille and is now in his guard.
McScrub might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Di Fiscille looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Di Fiscille had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McScrub is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Di Fiscille Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McScrub's back instead.
Di Fiscille keeps control of the position as McScrub tries to break free.
Di Fiscille is trying to stick to McScrub's back but McScrub is turning into Di Fiscille. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Di Fiscille's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McScrub.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Fiscille is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McScrub is in trouble now - Di Fiscille has advanced to mount!
McScrub wants to hold on but Di Fiscille pushes him away.
McScrub is looking to improve his position but Di Fiscille isn't that keen on the idea.
Di Fiscille trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McScrub is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Di Fiscille can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McScrub is looking to escape.
McScrub is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McScrub gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScrub is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Di Fiscille's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Di Fiscille's back!
McScrub controls the action.
Di Fiscille wants to escape the position.

McScrub is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Di Fiscille has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Di Fiscille just trying to survive but McScrub is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Di Fiscille is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McScrub is trying to stick to Di Fiscille's back but Di Fiscille is turning into McScrub. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McScrub's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Di Fiscille.
Di Fiscille wants to pass the guard but McScrub is keeping the position.
Di Fiscille won't allow McScrub to sweep him here.
Di Fiscilleis looking to pass into half guard but McScrub pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McScrub is in guard.
McScrub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scrubby McScrub dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Di Fiscille stuffs the takedown.
Di Fiscille tries to clinch but McScrub moves out of range.
Di Fiscille moves away from the strike by McScrub.

McScrub shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Di Fiscille slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McScrub trying to control but Di Fiscille is working from the bottom.

Di Fiscille working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McScrub doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McScrub manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McScrub's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Di Fiscille looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Di Fiscille has his hands on McScrub's head, controlling the position.
Scrubby McScrub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McScrub not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McScrub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Di Fiscille swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McScrub advances position into side control!
Di Fiscille wants to control but McScrub postures up.
Di Fiscille manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Di Fiscille is trying to control the action in half guard but McScrub is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McScrub moves into full guard.

Di Fiscille thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Di Fiscille 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.
McScrub looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two 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.
Di Fiscille trying to control the position from guard on top but McScrub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

McScrub has managed to clinch.

McScrub manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

McScrub working for a triangle but Di Fiscille defends it easily.
Di Fiscille scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

McScrub is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Di Fiscille rolls with it to try and escape but McScrub cranks on the arm and Di Fiscille is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scrubby McScrub!