PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Outbackerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Tan Gapuz (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 Prince Tan Gapuz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Outbackerson
vs
Tan Gapuz

170 cm
22
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Outbackerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Tan Gapuz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outbackerson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gapuz.

Outbackerson 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.
Gapuz trying to control the position.
Gapuz looking for a sweep. Not yet Gapuz, not yet.
Outbackerson wants to pass the guard but Gapuz is keeping the position.

Gapuz looking for a guillotine here but Outbackerson defends easily.
Gapuz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gapuz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Outbackerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outbackerson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gapuz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Outbackerson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Outbackerson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Outbackerson is breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Gapuz has Outbackerson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gapuz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gapuz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Outbackerson has him pressed against the cage.
Gapuz looking to stall.

Gapuz pulls Outbackerson into guard.
Gapuz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Outbackerson.
Outbackerson 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.
Outbackerson trying to control but Gapuz is working from the bottom.
Outbackerson preventing the sweep.
Gapuz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gapuz looking for a sweep. Not yet Gapuz, not yet.
Outbackerson pushes down on Gapuz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gapuz trying to control but Outbackerson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Outbackerson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gapuz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gapuz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Outbackerson.

Outbackerson feints and as Gapuz raises his hands in defense, Outbackerson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Outbackerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Outbackerson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Outbackerson pushing down on Gapuz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gapuz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Outbackerson working over Gapuz with some ground and pound. Gapuz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gapuz won't allow Outbackerson to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Outbackerson.
Outbackerson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Outbackerson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Outbackerson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gapuz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Outbackerson wants to pass to mount but Gapuz is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Outbackerson there.
Outbackerson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gapuz wants to control but Outbackerson is keeping busy.

Outbackerson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gapuz misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Gapuz.
Gapuz shoots and misses

and Outbackerson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gapuz!
Outbackerson lands a big shot there that rocks Gapuz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Outbackerson avoids the attempt from Gapuz to control.
Outbackerson lands a nice shot to the head.
Outbackerson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gapuz can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Outbackerson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Outbackerson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Outbackerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gapuz wants to get back to full guard.
Outbackerson is looking to take a break and control but Gapuz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gapuz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Outbackerson is tying to control. Gapuz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gapuz wants to control but Outbackerson is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gapuz misses with a takedown attempt

and Outbackerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Outbackerson prevents Gapuz from improving his position.
Gapuz trying to control here.
Outbackerson is taking a breather. Gapuz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gapuz trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Outbackerson seems to be working for a kimura but Gapuz defends the submission attempt.

Gapuz is defending against the submission attempts here by Outbackerson.
Outbackerson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz is trying to control but can't.

Outbackerson seems to be looking for submissions.
Outbackerson wants to pass the guard but Gapuz is defending well.
Gapuz trying to control but Outbackerson postures up.
Outbackerson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gapuz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gapuz tries to roll over but Outbackerson keeps him under control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Outbackerson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gapuz to the mat! Gapuz manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz is trying to control the position but Outbackerson postures up.
Outbackerson content to stall in guard here.
Gapuz wants to sweep here but Outbackerson controlling him for the moment.
Outbackerson stops Gapuz from standing up.
Gapuz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Outbackerson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Outbackerson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Outbackerson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Outbackerson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Outbackerson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Outbackerson wants to control the pace but Gapuz is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Outbackerson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gapuz is trying to escape the mount.
Outbackerson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Outbackerson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gapuz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gapuz blocking the ground and pound.
Outbackerson controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Outbackerson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gapuz turns into him and now he's in Outbackerson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gapuz trying to control but Outbackerson is working from the bottom.
Gapuz stopping the sweep attempt from Outbackerson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gapuz trying to control but Outbackerson is working from the bottom.
Outbackerson seems keen to control Gapuz's posture.
Mick Outbackerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Outbackerson keeping moving, preventing Gapuz from controlling successfully.
Outbackerson has Gapuz pulled in close to control his posture.
Outbackerson looking to control.
Gapuz passes into half guard.
Gapuz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Outbackerson keeps working.
Outbackerson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Outbackerson manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson managing to control the position.
Outbackerson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Outbackerson has a closed guard, preventing Gapuz from standing up.
Outbackerson controlling Gapuz's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Outbackerson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gapuz's guard.
Outbackerson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Outbackerson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Outbackerson is working Gapuz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Outbackerson forces his way into half guard.
Outbackerson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gapuz!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Outbackerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Outbackerson, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Outbackerson!