PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maltinga Piririca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orh Urdaalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urdaalen has chosen Dope - I'm Back as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Maltinga Piririca has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Maltinga Piririca seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Piririca
vs
Urdaalen

192 cm
25
254 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
21
268 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maltinga Piririca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orh Urdaalen!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urdaalen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Piririca doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Urdaalen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Urdaalen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Piririca is just riding it out for now. Urdaalen eventually gives up the hold.
Urdaalen controlling the action here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piririca tries to kick Urdaalen off but Urdaalen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Urdaalen trying to control the action but Piririca is working from the bottom.
Urdaalen prevents Piririca from standing back up.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Piririca gets caught flat footed, as Urdaalen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piririca wants to stand and escape but Urdaalen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urdaalen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Piririca is looking to stand up but Urdaalen isn't so interested in that idea.
Piririca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Urdaalen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piririca wants to stand up but Urdaalen is controlling him.
Urdaalen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orh Urdaalen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Urdaalen with a poor takedown

and Piririca counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Piririca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piririca postures up in Urdaalen's guard and throws a big left but Urdaalen blocks it.
Piririca trying to control the position from guard on top but Urdaalen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urdaalen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Urdaalen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Piririca tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piririca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urdaalen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Piririca darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Piririca trying to control the action but Urdaalen is working from the bottom.
Piririca not doing much here.
Piririca is keen to just control but Urdaalen is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piririca is just content to waste time from the top position. Urdaalen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Piririca throwing strikes from guard but Urdaalen blocks nicely.
Urdaalen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Piririca.
Urdaalen trying to control the position here.
Urdaalen is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urdaalen keeping moving, preventing Piririca from controlling successfully.
Piririca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Piririca thows a big elbow that misses.
Urdaalen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Piririca.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Urdaalen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Piririca counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Urdaalen's guard now.
Urdaalen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Piririca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Piririca trying to control the position from guard on top but Urdaalen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piririca postures up in Urdaalen's guard and throws a big left but Urdaalen blocks it.
Piririca throws a strike but Urdaalen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Urdaalen wants to control from the top but Piririca keeps moving.
Urdaalen prevents Piririca from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maltinga Piririca dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Urdaalen as Piririca shoots in.
Urdaalen with a lazy takedown attempt

so Piririca counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Piririca wants to control from the top but Urdaalen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piririca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Urdaalen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Piririca thows a big elbow that misses.
Piririca throws a strike but Urdaalen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Piririca wants to get back to his feet but Urdaalen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Urdaalen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urdaalen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Urdaalen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Piririca is trying to stand up but he's not managed 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Piririca looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Piririca stopping the sweep attempt from Urdaalen.
Piririca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piririca is looking to work some ground and pound but Urdaalen has wrist control.
Piririca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piririca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Piririca trying to stand up but can't free himself from Urdaalen's guard.
Piririca is looking to work some ground and pound but Urdaalen has wrist control.
Piririca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urdaalen is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Piririca shoots and misses

and Urdaalen counters with a single leg into guard. Piririca didn't expect that.
Maltinga Piririca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Urdaalen won't allow Piririca to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urdaalen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Urdaalen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Urdaalen prevents Piririca from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orh Urdaalen.
I think Urdaalen 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!