PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Francois Permitis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ironside
vs
Permitis

187 cm
27
195 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

180 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Ironside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ironside moves into the clinch.

Permitis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Permitis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ironside defends it well.
Ironside trying to hold on to Permitis's head to control him but Permitis postures up.
Ironside is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Permitis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ironside throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Permitis is trying to work for a kimura but Ironside is defending well.
Permitis is looking to advance position but Ironside won't allow it.

Permitis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ironside is just riding it out for now. Permitis eventually gives up the hold.
Ironside punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Permitis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ironside throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Permitis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ironside has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ironside looking for submissions off his back.

Ironside actively working from the bottom here.

Permitis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Permitis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Permitis trying to mount his opponent but Ironside defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ironside punching from the bottom.

Permitis wants to work for an arm triangle but Ironside is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ironside is pressing down on Permitis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ironside keeping moving, preventing Permitis from controlling successfully.
Ironside trying to control the position.
Ironside 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.
Ironside keeping moving, preventing Permitis from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ironside is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ironside looking to hit a scissor sweep but Permitis is one step ahead there.
Permitis wants to control from the top but Ironside keeps moving.
Permitis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Ironside looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ironside trying to keep a closed guard but Permitis is proving a slippery customer.

Permitis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ironside looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Permitis has picked Ironside up and slammed him! Ironside can't keep hold of the triangle and Permitis manages to pass to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Permitis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ironside knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ironside manages to work his way to half guard, despite Permitis's best efforts.
Permitis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Ironside looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ironside actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Permitis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ironside looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ironside has hold of Permitis's hands but Permitis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ironside is looking to improve his position.
Permitis lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francois Permitis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Permitis scores with a takedown into Ironside's guard.

Ironside throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Francois Permitis has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ironside throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ironside not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Permitis wants to control from the top but Ironside keeps moving.

Ironside escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Permitis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Permitis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Permitis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Permitis trying to control but Ironside is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ironside is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Ironside has his foot on Permitis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Permitis works his way back into a safe position though.
Ironside tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Permitis drops back looking for a leg! Ironside is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ironside manages to kick Permitis off! Permitis jumps back into Ironside's guard.
Ironside tries to strike from the bottom.
Ironside wants to sweep here but Permitis controlling him for the moment.
Permitis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Ironside has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Permitis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ironside manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Permitis manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Permitis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Permitis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ironside doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ironside manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Permitis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ironside gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironside trying to control the position from guard on top but Permitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Permitis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Permitis is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside trying to control but Permitis is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironside looking to sit in guard and control but Permitis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ironside working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Permitis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Permitis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ironside has an active guard here but Permitis has managed to pass into half guard.

Permitis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ironside defends it well.
Permitis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside is not content to let Permitis control the position.

Ironside looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ironside looking for submissions off his back.

Ironside actively working from the bottom here.
Permitis wants to pass to mount but Ironside is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironside is trying is best to control the position here.
Permitis trying to advance position but Ironside counters by regaining guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Permitis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francois Permitis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ironside darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Ironside tries to sprawl but Permitis drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Permitis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Ironside looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ironside is looking to control Permitis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ironside avoid being mounted?
Permitis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ironside does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ironside keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Permitis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside is working to get back to half guard.
Ironside is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ironside is looking to improve his position but Permitis isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Ironside that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ironside is trying desperately to improve position.
Permitis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ironside?
Permitis lands a heavy elbow.

Permitis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ironside is now in Permitis's guard. A big mistake from Permitis there, giving up the dominant position!

Permitis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ironside uses it to pass to side control.
Permitis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Permitis is trying to get back to half guard.
Ironside is looking to take a break and control but Permitis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Permitis gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Permitis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ironside postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ironside wants to control from the top but Permitis keeps moving.
Ironside chips away with some ground and pound.
Ironside stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Permitis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside passes into half guard.

Ironside is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Permitis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ironside wants to take a breather but Permitis is having none of it.
Ironside wants to free his trapped foot but Permitis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ironside trying to control the action but Permitis is working from the bottom.
Permitis tries to roll over but Ironside keeps him under control.

Ironside is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Permitis sees it coming and defends easily.
Permitis trying to control but Ironside postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside wants to control but Permitis is keeping him busy.

Permitis actively working from the bottom here.
Permitis is looking to escape.
Ironside trying to control the action but Permitis is working from the bottom.

Ironside is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Permitis is just riding it out for now. Ironside eventually gives up the hold.
Ironside prevents Permitis from improving his position.
Axel Ironside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francois Permitis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironside trying to mount his opponent but Permitis defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francois Permitis.
I've got Permitis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francois Permitis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Francois Permitis made sure he mentioned 5th Round Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.