PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mestre Tib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tib comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Place Your Bet$ - The Ocean and Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mestre Tib is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fish
vs
Tib

175 cm
35
248 lbs
34 - 15 - 0

191 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mestre Tib!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tib moves in looking to clinch but Fish pushes him off.
Tib shoots in looking for a takedown but Fish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tib's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tib.
A jab from Fish misses.
Tib looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mestre Tib.
Fish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tib circles away quickly and effectively.
Tib looks for a takedown but Fish sprawls well.
Fish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
Tib shoots in looking for a takedown. Fish tries to sprawl out of it but Tib keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Tib.
Fish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tib moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fish pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tib is out of range and Fish settles back down.
Tib looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Albert Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tib uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.
Fish works the jab nicely.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tib manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Fish as Tib shoots in.
Tib misses with a few strikes there.
Tib shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fish feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tib's calf.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fish drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Albert Fish's cut is getting worse.
Tib shoots in looking for a takedown. Fish tries to sprawl out of it but Tib keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fish connects with a leg kick. Tib looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tib was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Tib slips a straight right by Fish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish wants to clinch up but Tib keeps it at a distance.
Tib has a takedown stuffed.
Fish slaps away a takedown attempt from Tib, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tib shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fish pinned against the cage. Fish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tib shoots in but no luck this time.
Fish misses with a combination
and Tib counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tib tries to clinch up but Fish circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Fish misses.
Tib fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Tib drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish is looking for a sweep.
Fish manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tib wants to control but Fish is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tib missing with punches from the bottom.
Fish sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tib tries to get to full guard but Fish has control of the leg.
Fish looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Albert Fish has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Tib throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fish tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tib is in Fish's guard.
Tib controlling from the top position.
Tib prevents Fish from getting back to his feet.

Tib gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
Tib tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fish swivels and escapes.

Tib gets tackled into the cage by Fish. Fish maintains the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fish tries to throw a body punch but Tib avoids it by throwing Fish back against the cage.
Tib goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fish prevents it.
Tib wants to break free but Fish has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Fish.
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 Albert Fish will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Fish as Tib shoots in.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tib looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tib shoots in looking for a takedown. Fish tries to sprawl out of it but Tib keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Tib clinches up against the cage.
Tib looking for a takedown.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mestre Tib.
Fish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tib blocks a body shot from Fish.
Tib drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fish pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tib moves out of range of the strikes.
Tib misses with a takedown attempt - Fish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fish looks to land a right hand but Tib moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tib has his takedown stuffed
and Fish counters with a series of strikes. Tib will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tib looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fish is fending him off so far but Tib persists. Nope, Fish circles away and we're back to standing.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tib walks into a stiff left hand from Fish.
No luck for Tib with that takedown attempt.
Fish leaves Tib with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tib is breathing heavily.
Tib takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tib checks a leg kick.
Fish avoids the body shot from Tib.
Fish scores with a hook.
Fish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fish goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tib takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tib showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
Albert Fish is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tib shoots in looking for a takedown but Fish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tib's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tib.
Fish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Fish.
Tib blocks a jab.

Tib looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fish!
Fish wants to control but Tib is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish is squirming around, avoiding Tib's attempts to control the action.
Fish on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fish tries to get out of the position.
Fish keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fish wants to control but Tib is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tib controlling the position easily from mount.
Fish tries to reverse the position but Tib maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tib sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tib lands a nice shot to the head.
Fish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tib controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Albert Fish will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
That's time! Fish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Fish throws a head kick that misses.
Tib slips a straight right by Fish.
Fish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tib moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Tib shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fish trying to control here.
Tib takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tib passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fish!
Fish is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tib controlling the pace for now.
Fish is wriggling around trying to escape.

Tib get's back to his feet.
Tib ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tib misses with a takedown attempt - Fish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Fish. No joy for Tib on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Fish. No joy for Tib on that attempt.
Albert Fish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mestre Tib.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tib shoots in looking for a takedown. Fish tries to sprawl out of it but Tib keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tib takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish lands a really nice looking cross but Tib seems unphased.
Fish misses with a body shot.
Tib doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Tib's head but Tib sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tib fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tib tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Tib closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fish's 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!
Fish wants to get back to his feet but Tib is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Fish wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Fish as Tib shoots in.
Fish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tib tries to clinch but Fish moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Mestre Tib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fish takes a swing at Tib's ribcage but misses.
Fish misses with a looping right.
Tib tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tib shoots in for a takedown but Fish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fish takes a swing at Tib's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tib.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tib shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fish pinned against the cage. Fish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
Fish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tib.
Fish takes a swing at Tib's ribcage but misses.
Tib shoots in for a double leg but Fish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tib shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fish as he avoids it easily.
Fish lands a slapping body shot.
Fish dips to his left and cracks Tib with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tib shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fish as he avoids it easily.
Fish scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish throws a right and a left that Tib avoids nicely.
Fish works Tib's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Albert Fish.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fish, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Fish!