PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Cali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinister Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cali comes to the cage accompanied by Never Say Die. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cali
vs
Mayhem

195 cm
21
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ali Cali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sinister Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem misses with a lunging right hand

and Cali counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mayhem is controlling Cali's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mayhem is looking for a sweep. Cali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mayhem controlling the position for now.
Cali prevents Mayhem from improving his position.
Mayhem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem is adopting a defensive guard.
Cali wants to stand but Mayhem has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cali trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayhem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mayhem sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayhem. Cali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Cali.
Mayhem thows a body shot but no joy.

Mayhem feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Cali keeps moving.
Mayhem advances position into side control!
Mayhem lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cali regains half guard, as Mayhem was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mayhem is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mayhem trying to control from half guard but Cali is working away.
Cali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayhem.

Cali is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayhem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mayhem throws a strike but Cali avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cali has momentary wrist control but Mayhem slips an elbow through the middle.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Cali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Cali keeps moving.
Mayhem chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Cali has wrist control.
Cali keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Cali has wrist control.
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but Cali blocks nicely.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Cali has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cali keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Cali controls Mayhem momentarily but Mayhem frees himself.
Mayhem wants to pass the guard but Cali is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayhem stands up over Cali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sinister Mayhem dominated that round.
That's time! Cali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Cali counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayhem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mayhem pulls Cali in to control the position.
Cali looking to sit in guard and control but Mayhem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mayhem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Cali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayhem working some strikes from top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayhem postures up and lands a big shot to Cali's brow.
Mayhem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayhem is in close to Cali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cali can't keep his opponent in guard - Mayhem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mayhem is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mayhem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mayhem is nestled in close to Cali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mayhem sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mayhem trying to control from half guard but Cali is working away.
Mayhem is looking to advance position but Cali won't allow it.
Mayhem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mayhem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mayhem is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sinister Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayhem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cali has hold of Mayhem's hands but Mayhem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mayhem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cali defending well though.
Mayhem working Cali over with strikes.
Cali tries to get to full guard but Mayhem has control of the leg.
Cali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Cali wants to improve his position but Mayhem is controlling well.
Mayhem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cali defending well though.
Mayhem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mayhem not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mayhem throwing shots but Cali is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Mayhem has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sinister Mayhem wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cali moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayhem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Mayhem slaps away a takedown attempt from Cali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mayhem is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cali rather than just go for the knockout.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Cali moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cali dodges the punch combination from Mayhem.

Cali gets caught flat footed, as Mayhem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sinister Mayhem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mayhem gets a double leg takedown into Cali's guard.
Cali controls Mayhem momentarily but Mayhem frees himself.
Mayhem working some strikes from top position.
Mayhem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ali Cali just wasn't active enough.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Cali avoids them all with ease.

Mayhem feints and as Cali raises his hands in defense, Mayhem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mayhem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cali is keeping the position for now.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayhem's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Cali keeps moving.
Mayhem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Cali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mayhem defends well.
Mayhem controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayhem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but Cali blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mayhem throws a strike but Cali rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mayhem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cali's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mayhem works over Cali with some ground and pound from guard.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayhem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Cali has wrist control.
Mayhem chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayhem is in close to Cali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayhem is working Cali over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayhem controlling from the top position.
Mayhem with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem pushes down on Cali's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sinister Mayhem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mayhem has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cali is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sinister Mayhem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayhem 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinister Mayhem!
A relieved looking Sinister Mayhem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.