PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Odin Raveneye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Ipegacia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ipegacia has chosen 50 Ft Queenie - PJ Harvey as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Raveneye
vs
Ipegacia

179 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

182 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry)

Happy Pills

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odin Raveneye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrico Ipegacia!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ipegacia lands a jab to Raveneye's midsection.
Raveneye takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ipegacia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raveneye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ipegacia feints and then cracks Raveneye's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raveneye down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ipegacia. Raveneye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ipegacia dodges the punch combination from Raveneye.
Raveneye throws a nice looking combination but Ipegacia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ipegacia throws a sloppy head kick and Raveneye moves out of range easily.
Ipegacia is looking to slow Raveneye down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ipegacia misses with a body shot.
Ipegacia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raveneye keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Ipegacia clinches with his opponent.

Ipegacia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ipegacia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Ipegacia is looking for a triangle but Raveneye pushes his legs off easily.
Ipegacia is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ipegacia has a closed guard, preventing Raveneye from standing up.
Raveneye preventing the sweep.

Ipegacia has his foot on Raveneye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raveneye works his way back into a safe position though.

Ipegacia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Raveneye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ipegacia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raveneye has managed to get both his arms back between Ipegacia's legs - danger averted.
Ipegacia wants to control but Raveneye passes easily into half guard.
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!
Ipegacia tries to roll over but Raveneye keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ipegacia is refusing to be controlled, as Raveneye sits in half guard.
Ipegacia trying to control but Raveneye postures up.

Ipegacia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raveneye pulls his head out easily.
Raveneye tries to pass to full mount but Ipegacia defends it.
Raveneye is working hard here to advance position.
Ipegacia is trying to maintain the position but Raveneye is very close to passing his half guard.

Ipegacia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipegacia is looking for a sweep. Raveneye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ipegacia actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raveneye tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ipegacia controls his leg.
Ipegacia wants to improve his position but Raveneye is controlling well.

Ipegacia actively working from the bottom here.
Raveneye is thwarting Ipegacia's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Raveneye seems content to control.

Ipegacia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raveneye trying to control the action but Ipegacia is working from the bottom.

Ipegacia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raveneye pulls his head out easily.
Raveneye prevents Ipegacia from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raveneye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ipegacia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick from Ipegacia misses.
Raveneye fails to land with a series of punches.
Ipegacia throws a leg kick but Raveneye moved away.
Ipegacia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Odin Raveneye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Ipegacia misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raveneye lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ipegacia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ipegacia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raveneye misses with a body kick.
Raveneye scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Enrico Ipegacia has been cut.
Raveneye moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ipegacia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raveneye momentarily.

Ipegacia clinches up with Raveneye and pushes him back against the cage.
Ipegacia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ipegacia is leaning against Raveneye and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ipegacia tries to land a knee to the head but Raveneye blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raveneye looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ipegacia throws an elbow but it misses.

Raveneye breaks from the clinch.
Raveneye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ipegacia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raveneye.
Ipegacia cracks Raveneye with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ipegacia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raveneye misses with an uppercut. Ipegacia saw that one coming.
Ipegacia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raveneye.
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!
A jab lands there for Ipegacia.
Ipegacia tries to clinch but Raveneye moves out of range.

Ipegacia has closed the distance and engaged Raveneye in a clinch.
Raveneye blocks an elbow strike from Ipegacia.
Ipegacia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raveneye backwards.
Ipegacia looking to throw knees to the head but Raveneye is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye tries to pull guard but Ipegacia won't allow it.
Raveneye drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raveneye takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Odin Raveneye has been cut.
Ipegacia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raveneye.
Raveneye is trying to pull guard but Ipegacia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Raveneye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raveneye tries to pull guard but Ipegacia won't allow it.

Raveneye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raveneye swings for the body but Ipegacia moves out of range.
Ipegacia throws out a leg kick but Raveneye moves out of range and Ipegacia only half commits.
Ipegacia lands a nice hook to Raveneye's body. Raveneye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ipegacia throws a looping overhand right but Raveneye ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Ipegacia.
Odin Raveneye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipegacia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ipegacia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raveneye has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raveneye misses with a low kick.
Ipegacia lands a nice hook to Raveneye's body. Raveneye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ipegacia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raveneye's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ipegacia.
Raveneye throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ipegacia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Enrico Ipegacia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raveneye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ipegacia lands a jab to the head.
Ipegacia lands with a straight right. Raveneye didn't see that one coming.
Ipegacia throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Ipegacia tenderised Raveneye's leg. Raveneye is trying to keep his angry face on.

Ipegacia 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Ipegacia wants to control from the top but Raveneye keeps moving.
Raveneye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ipegacia is one step ahead there.
Ipegacia passes Raveneye's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ipegacia works his way into full mount!
Raveneye knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ipegacia on the ground.
Raveneye is in a horrible position here. Ipegacia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ipegacia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Raveneye is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrico Ipegacia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Ipegacia. Raveneye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ipegacia throws a jab but it's blocked by Raveneye.
An inside leg kick from Ipegacia misses.
Raveneye tries to land a front kick but Ipegacia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ipegacia misses with an uppercut.
Ipegacia throws a leg kick but Raveneye sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raveneye misses with a few strikes there.
Ipegacia tries to work over Raveneye's front leg with a kick but Raveneye checks it.
Ipegacia blocks a low kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Ipegacia there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ipegacia.
Ipegacia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raveneye throws a series of punches but Ipegacia avoids them all with ease.

Ipegacia darts in and clinches Raveneye up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ipegacia is pushing Raveneye up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Raveneye tries to pull guard but Ipegacia holds him up against the cage and eventually Raveneye drops back down to his feet.
Raveneye takes an elbow to the temple.
Ipegacia digs a right hand underneath Raveneye's ribcage. Raveneye let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ipegacia lands an elbow inside that Raveneye shrugs off.
Raveneye has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ipegacia after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ipegacia lands an elbow inside that Raveneye shrugs off.

Odin Raveneye's cut is getting worse.
Raveneye jumps guard but Ipegacia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Raveneye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ipegacia lands a right hand.
Ipegacia misses with an elbow strike.
Raveneye takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ipegacia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ipegacia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ipegacia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raveneye wants a takedown.
Ipegacia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ipegacia lands with a light punch inside.

Odin Raveneye's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ipegacia works on Raveneye's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ipegacia lands a shoulder strike.
Ipegacia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Raveneye is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ipegacia lands an elbow just above Raveneye 's eye.
Ipegacia digs a right hand underneath Raveneye's ribcage. Raveneye let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ipegacia tries a body shot but Raveneye blocks it.
Raveneye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ipegacia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ipegacia lands a hook that snaps the head of Raveneye backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipegacia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ipegacia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ipegacia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raveneye.
Ipegacia tries to land knees in the clinch but Raveneye avoids the damage to the body.
Ipegacia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jeez, Odin Raveneye's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

Ipegacia jumps guard and drags Raveneye to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Ipegacia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raveneye is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ipegacia keeping moving, preventing Raveneye from controlling successfully.

Ipegacia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raveneye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ipegacia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Raveneye should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ipegacia has tightened it up now! Raveneye should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enrico Ipegacia!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Enrico Ipegacia waved his t-shirt featuring Happy Pills 's logo in front of the cameras.