PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahkmed Ufalopolaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pamela Manderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufalopolaus comes to the cage accompanied by Shabnami Soraya - Az Kudumi Safar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ufalopolaus
vs
Manderson

172 cm
24
180 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

187 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pamela Manderson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufalopolaus with a jab.
Ufalopolaus thuds a left hand into Manderson's body.
Ufalopolaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manderson.
Manderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ufalopolaus counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Manderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Ufalopolaus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ufalopolaus working a defensive guard here.
Ufalopolaus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manderson content to stall in guard here.
Manderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is trying to control the position but Manderson postures up.
Manderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Ufalopolaus 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ufalopolaus is trying to control the position but Manderson postures up.
Manderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manderson wants to control from the top but Ufalopolaus keeps moving.
Ufalopolaus is trying to control the position but Manderson postures up.
Manderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ufalopolaus wants to sweep but no luck.
Ufalopolaus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ufalopolaus is trying to control the position but Manderson postures up.
Manderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ufalopolaus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ufalopolaus has wrist control.
Ufalopolaus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ufalopolaus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ufalopolaus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ufalopolaus.
Manderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Manderson, not yet.
Ufalopolaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ufalopolaus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ufalopolaus is pushing down on Manderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ufalopolaus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ufalopolaus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manderson gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus stopping the sweep attempt from Manderson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ufalopolaus looking to pass the guard.
Ufalopolaus landing some decent shots from guard.
Ufalopolaus is pushing down on Manderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ufalopolaus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ufalopolaus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manderson's head.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the action but Manderson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manderson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ufalopolaus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but Manderson is working from the bottom.
Ufalopolaus wants to pass the guard but Manderson is keeping the position.
Ufalopolaus wants to control from the top but Manderson keeps moving.
Manderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Manderson, not yet.
Ufalopolaus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ufalopolaus tries to free his leg and advance position but Manderson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahkmed Ufalopolaus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ufalopolaus cracks Manderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manderson misses with a takedown attempt

and Ufalopolaus counters with a single leg into guard. Manderson didn't expect that.
Ufalopolaus is looking to work some ground and pound but Manderson has wrist control.
Manderson wants to sweep here but Ufalopolaus controlling him for the moment.
Manderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ufalopolaus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ufalopolaus preventing the sweep.
Ufalopolaus wants to pass the guard but Manderson is keeping the position.
Ufalopolaus 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.
Manderson is controlling Ufalopolaus's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ufalopolaus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ufalopolaus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manderson!
Manderson is breathing heavily.
Poor strikes thrown by Ufalopolaus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ufalopolaus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Manderson because Ufalopolaus loaded up on that one.
Ufalopolaus controlling his opponent.
Ufalopolaus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Manderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ufalopolaus working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus controlling the pace for now.
Ufalopolaus thowing shots but they're missing.
Manderson is squirming around, avoiding Ufalopolaus's attempts to control the action.
Ufalopolaus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Manderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but Manderson is having none of it.
Ufalopolaus looking to ground and pound but Manderson is blocking nicely.
Manderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manderson is looking to escape.

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.
Ufalopolaus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ufalopolaus wants to control the pace but Manderson is squirming around nicely.
Manderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but Manderson is having none of it.
Ufalopolaus with shots to the head and body - Manderson looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahkmed Ufalopolaus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A shot to the liver by Ufalopolaus. Beautiful body shot.
Ufalopolaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Manderson is just out of range.
Ufalopolaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Ufalopolaus drives through and clinches with Manderson against the cage.

Manderson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Manderson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ufalopolaus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ufalopolaus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ufalopolaus thows a big elbow that misses.
Ufalopolaus passes Manderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ufalopolaus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ufalopolaus in particular looking to stall.
Ufalopolaus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ufalopolaus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manderson is looking to escape.
Ufalopolaus misses with a head shot.
Ufalopolaus controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ufalopolaus misses with a head shot.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ufalopolaus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Ufalopolaus has control of Manderson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Manderson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ufalopolaus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manderson is looking to escape.

Ufalopolaus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Manderson manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manderson dodges the ground and pound from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Manderson some visible discomfort.
Manderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ufalopolaus misses with the ground and pound.
Ufalopolaus wants to control but Manderson is keeping him busy.

Ufalopolaus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manderson has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus wants to control but Manderson is keeping him busy.
Manderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Manderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ufalopolaus controlling the position easily from mount.
Pamela Manderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ufalopolaus tries to control but Manderson wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ufalopolaus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!