PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quintus Daedalus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Stalin
vs
Daedalus

167 cm
22
244 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

189 cm
19
247 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Stalin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quintus Daedalus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin has a takedown stuffed.
Daedalus lands with a hook. Stalin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stalin shoots for a takedown but Daedalus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daedalus tries to clinch there but Stalin circles away.
Daedalus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daedalus wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Stalin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stalin is defended easily by Daedalus.
A big left from Daedalus misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daedalus. Stalin does a little dance to reset his feet.

Daedalus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daedalus showed some decent athleticism there.

Stalin is defending against the submission attempts here by Daedalus.
Stalin is looking to control Daedalus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stalin avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin tries to roll over but Daedalus keeps him under control.
Daedalus thows a huge punch but Stalin dodges it nicely.
Daedalus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stalin defending well though.
Stalin wants to get back to full guard.

Daedalus seems to be working for a kimura but Stalin defends the submission attempt.

Daedalus is working for a submission of some sort.

Daedalus is trying to work for a kimura but Stalin is defending well.

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.

Daedalus wants to work for an arm triangle but Stalin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stalin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stalin trying to control but Daedalus postures up.
Daedalus with the ground and pound but Stalin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Daedalus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
An elbow from Daedalus crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Daedalus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stalin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Daedalus.

Daedalus is trying to get an arm triangle but Stalin is defending well.
Daedalus is chipping away with strikes.
Stalin tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Daedalus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stalin's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin wants to control but Daedalus is keeping busy.

Daedalus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stalin defends it well.

Daedalus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stalin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daedalus.
Daedalus looks gassed!

Daedalus wants to work for an arm triangle but Stalin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalin is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Daedalus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Daedalus.

Daedalus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stalin, who protects the arm well.
Stalin tries to bench press Daedalus off him but Daedalus keeps the position.
Daedalus working away.
Stalin is trying to improve his position.
Stalin pushes Daedalus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daedalus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin is trying to control Daedalus's posture but Daedalus avoids it.

Daedalus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Stalin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Daedalus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Daedalus swings around for an armbar but Stalin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daedalus's guard.
Daedalus keeping moving, preventing Stalin from controlling successfully.
Stalin looking to pass the guard.

Stalin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stalin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin looking to sit in guard and control but Daedalus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joseph Stalin.
Daedalus swings for the body but Stalin moves out of range.

Daedalus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stalin's guard.
Daedalus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daedalus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stalin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daedalus.
Daedalus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daedalus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stalin looking to control.
Daedalus throwing strikes from guard but Stalin blocks nicely.

Daedalus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stalin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stalin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stalin!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus is trying to work for a sweep but Stalin has mounted him!
Stalin wants to take Daedalus's back but he can't do it this time.
Daedalus swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Daedalus tries to hold on but Stalin postures up.
Stalin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Daedalus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daedalus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stalin trying to control the action but Daedalus is working from the bottom.

Stalin is trying to work for a kimura but Daedalus is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Daedalus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Stalin shoots and misses
and Daedalus counters with a straight right hand.
Daedalus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daedalus scores with a body shot.
Stalin tries for a takedown but Daedalus circles away easily

and Daedalus counters with a single leg into guard. Stalin didn't expect that.

Daedalus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daedalus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stalin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daedalus postures up.
Daedalus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daedalus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daedalus wants to control from the top but Stalin keeps moving.
Daedalus passes Stalin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus wants to control but Stalin is keeping him busy.

Daedalus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stalin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stalin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daedalus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Daedalus is trying to work for a kimura but Stalin is defending well.

Daedalus is working for a kimura but Stalin is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daedalus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daedalus thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stalin to regain full guard.
Stalin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daedalus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stalin is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stalin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daedalus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daedalus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stalin is controlling Daedalus's trapped leg to prevent Daedalus from advancing to side control.
Stalin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daedalus.
Stalin trying to control here.
Daedalus throwing shots but Stalin is blocking nicely.
Stalin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daedalus.
Daedalus passes to side control.

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.
Daedalus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stalin is avoiding damage well.
Stalin parries the strikes from Daedalus easily there. Daedalus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stalin to escape.
Quintus Daedalus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daedalus throws a strike aimed at the side of Stalin's head but Stalin avoids it well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daedalus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalin was well out of range. Poor timing from Daedalus.
Daedalus just misses with a punch to the body.
Daedalus throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalin.
Daedalus connects with a single shot there.
Daedalus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Daedalus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stalin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Joseph Stalin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quintus Daedalus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daedalus trying to control the position but Stalin is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quintus Daedalus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daedalus 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintus Daedalus!