PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray The Ladiesman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gnome Chomsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gnome Chomsky is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

The Ladiesman
vs
Chomsky

192 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray The Ladiesman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gnome Chomsky!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chomsky is defended easily by The Ladiesman.
Chomsky looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The Ladiesman has his takedown stuffed

and Chomsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Ladiesman wants to get back to full guard.
The Ladiesman trying to control here.
The Ladiesman tries to roll over but Chomsky keeps him under control.
The Ladiesman is working hard here to advance position.

The Ladiesman is defending against the submission attempts here by Chomsky.

Chomsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chomsky prevents The Ladiesman from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Ladiesman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The Ladiesman is defending against the submission attempts here by Chomsky.
The Ladiesman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The Ladiesman looking for submissions off his back.
The Ladiesman trying to control but Chomsky postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ladiesman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chomsky trying to control the action but The Ladiesman is working from the bottom.
Chomsky wants to pass the guard but The Ladiesman is defending well.
The Ladiesman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chomsky is trying to control the action in half guard but The Ladiesman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Ladiesman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Ladiesman tries to get out of the position.

Chomsky is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ladiesman wants to control but Chomsky is keeping busy.
The Ladiesman is looking to improve his position.
The Ladiesman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chomsky on the ground.
The Ladiesman controlling the position well.
The Ladiesman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The Ladiesman trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ray The Ladiesman.
The Ladiesman shoots in and drives through. Chomsky sprawls well.

The Ladiesman moves into the clinch.
The Ladiesman tries to circle away but Chomsky has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chomsky as The Ladiesman tries to tie him up.
The Ladiesman tries to pull guard but Chomsky won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray The Ladiesman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chomsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Ladiesman pulls his leg out and moves away.

The Ladiesman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ray The Ladiesman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Ladiesman misses with a head kick.

The Ladiesman clinches with his opponent.
The Ladiesman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chomsky has The Ladiesman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Ladiesman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Ladiesman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chomsky has him pressed against the cage.
Chomsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Ladiesman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chomsky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Ladiesman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ray The Ladiesman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gnome Chomsky.
The Ladiesman is looking to break free of the clinch but Chomsky has double underhooks.
Chomsky is breathing heavily.
The Ladiesman is trying to maintain a safe position but Chomsky gets an underhook and turns The Ladiesman into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ladiesman fails to pull guard.

The Ladiesman gets control of Chomsky's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Ladiesman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chomsky trying to control but The Ladiesman is working from the bottom.

The Ladiesman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Chomsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chomsky won't allow The Ladiesman to sweep him here.

Chomsky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Ladiesman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chomsky has The Ladiesman in his guard.
The Ladiesman wants to pass the guard but Chomsky is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chomsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Ladiesman with a flurry of punches that miss.

Chomsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chomsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chomsky has a closed guard, preventing The Ladiesman from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky trying to control the position.

Chomsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Ladiesman is aware though and is defending well.
The Ladiesman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The Ladiesman postures up.

Chomsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Ladiesman trying to control but Chomsky is working from the bottom.
Chomsky is pulling down on The Ladiesman's head. It's preventing any offense from The Ladiesman, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chomsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Ladiesman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Ladiesman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Ladiesman throws a big right hand that misses.
The Ladiesman sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Chomsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Ladiesman defends it easily.
The Ladiesman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Chomsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Ladiesman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray The Ladiesman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The Ladiesman fails with a takedown attempt.
The Ladiesman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chomsky is fending him off so far but The Ladiesman persists. Nope, Chomsky circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Ladiesman moves into the clinch.
Chomsky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Ladiesman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Ladiesman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsky is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Ladiesman looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray The Ladiesman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Ladiesman has had enough of the clinch but Chomsky keeps him there for the moment.
The Ladiesman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chomsky has him pressed against the cage.
The Ladiesman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chomsky just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Ladiesman jumps guard but Chomsky stands there with The Ladiesman around his waist. The Ladiesman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Ladiesman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chomsky after a bit of a struggle.
The Ladiesman is looking to take this one to the mat.

Chomsky is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Ladiesman can't fight it off and eventually Chomsky manages to take the fight to the floor. The Ladiesman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky trying to control but The Ladiesman is working from the bottom.
The Ladiesman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chomsky trying to control the position from guard on top but The Ladiesman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gnome Chomsky.
Chomsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Ladiesman's waist but The Ladiesman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chomsky off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ladiesman throws a sloppy head kick and Chomsky moves out of range easily.
The Ladiesman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chomsky sprawls well. Chomsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Ladiesman gets slowly back to his feet.

The Ladiesman clinches up with Chomsky and pushes him back against the cage.
The Ladiesman prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ladiesman tries to throw a body punch but Chomsky avoids it by throwing The Ladiesman back against the cage.
Chomsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Ladiesman has Chomsky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chomsky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chomsky wants to take the fight to the mat but The Ladiesman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chomsky prevents the takedown attempt.
Chomsky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Ladiesman after a bit of a struggle.
The Ladiesman tries to pull guard but Chomsky holds him up against the cage and eventually The Ladiesman drops back down to his feet.

Chomsky has hold of one of The Ladiesman's legs. The Ladiesman is fighting the takedown attempt but Chomsky gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gnome Chomsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray The Ladiesman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chomsky throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gnome Chomsky.
I think The Ladiesman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ray The Ladiesman!