PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Azz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Like a G6. Legend has chosen Like a G6 as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Azz
vs
Legend

180 cm
20
215 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Absolution 159 ($79)
[WAAO]MADE IN GERMANY

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bad Azz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Legend!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azz takes a swing at Legend's ribcage but misses.
Azz takes a swing at Legend's ribcage but misses.
Azz just misses with a punch to the body.

Legend shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Azz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Azz keeping full guard, as Legend tries to pass.
Legend throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Legend postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Azz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Legend, into his guard.
Azz stopping the sweep attempt from Legend.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azz wants to get up but he can't break Legend's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Azz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Azz wants to stand and escape but instead Legend has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Legend looking to pass the guard.

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.
Legend throws and elbow that misses. Azz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legend's guard. Nice move by Azz!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azz wants to stand and escape but instead Legend has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Legend slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Legend is trying to get an arm triangle but Azz is defending well.
The ground and pound from Legend seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Legend tries to score with some ground and pound. Azz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Legend is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Legend thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Legend is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azz is looking for a sweep.

Legend is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four 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.
Azz wants to control but Legend postures up.
Legend tries to move to full mount but Azz actually manages to regain half guard.
Azz trying to control but Legend postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legend missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Legend dominated that 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.

Azz looks to throw the jab but Legend is out of range.
Azz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bad Azz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legend ducks under a wild hook from Azz.
Legend swings widly with a right hand
and Azz counters with a straight right hand.
Legend swings for the body but Azz moves out of range.
Azz swinging wildly here.
Azz misses with a hook to the body

and Legend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azz's guard.
Legend passes into half guard.

Legend is looking for submissions but instead, Azz has regained full guard.

Legend has gone for a leg lock! Azz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Legend's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend has his hands on Azz's head, controlling the position.
Azz wants to stand but Legend has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Azz stands and steps away. Legend gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Azz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legend was well out of range. Poor timing from Azz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legend avoids the body shot from Azz.
Azz swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Legend counters with a single leg into guard. Azz didn't expect that.
Legendis looking to pass into half guard but Azz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Azz is in guard.

Azz stands and steps away. Legend gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Legend misses the shot to the body.
Azz is looking to wear down Legend with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Azz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legend sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azz misses with a body shot.
Bad Azz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azz misses with a hook

and Legend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azz's guard.
Azz looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend forces his way into half guard.
Legend is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azz!
Azz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Legend unloads with some shots from mount but Azz bucks and avoids them well.
Azz tries to hold on but Legend postures up.

Legend is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Azz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Azz shrugs it off.
Azz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Legend throwing strikes here but Azz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Azz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Legend.
Azz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Legend.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Legend goes for an armbar but Azz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Azz.
Azz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Azz is looking to improve his position but Legend isn't that keen on the idea.
Bruce Legend has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Legend moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Azz has worked his arm free - good work by Azz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Legend 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Legend takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Azz throws an off balance right hand
and Legend counters with a nice body shot.
Legend is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azz.
Azz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legend momentarily.
Legend takes a swing at Azz's ribcage but misses.
Legend swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azz counters with a straight right hand.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend misses with a body shot.
Azz swings for the body but Legend moves out of range.
Legend throws a poor cross that misses
and Azz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azz throws a sloppy body shot
and Legend counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Azz misses with a hook to the body
and Legend counters with a left to the body.
Azz jabs Legend right on the nose. Legend blinks but takes it well.
Legend swings for the body but Azz moves out of range.
Bad Azz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Azz.
Azz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legend.
Legend throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Legend throws a big shot that misses.
Azz thows a body shot but no joy.
Azz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Azz wants it to stay on the feet.
Bad Azz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Legend.
Azz slaps away a takedown attempt from Legend, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, jab by Azz - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Azz lands a slapping body shot.
Legend misses with a hook to the body
and Legend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legend lands with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Azz. No joy for Legend on that attempt.
Legend misses with a takedown
enabling Azz to counter with a crisp jab.
Legend throws a poor cross that misses
and Azz counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Azz. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legend is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Azz thuds his right hand into Legend's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azz misses with a body shot.
Azz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azz scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azz. Legend does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Azz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Legend 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Legend!