PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheMegaMan GameMaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Sopranos Theme Song. Joey Soprano had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Soprano
vs
GameMaster

175 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TheMegaMan GameMaster!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GameMaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Soprano.
GameMaster fails with the takedown.
Soprano has his takedown stuffed

and GameMaster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soprano's guard.
GameMaster passes Soprano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soprano wants to get back to full guard.
GameMaster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soprano punching from the bottom.
GameMaster is looking to advance position but Soprano won't allow it.

GameMaster seems to be working for a kimura but Soprano defends the submission attempt.
Soprano is looking to improve his position.

GameMaster is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Soprano has managed to free his arm - good work.

GameMaster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
GameMaster looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano wants to improve his position but GameMaster is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GameMaster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
GameMaster prevents Soprano from improving his position.

GameMaster seems to be looking for submissions.

GameMaster is trying to work for a kimura but Soprano is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soprano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as GameMaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soprano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Soprano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

GameMaster drops back looking for a leg! Soprano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soprano manages to kick GameMaster off! GameMaster jumps back into Soprano's guard.

GameMaster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing GameMaster from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soprano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Soprano lands.

It looks like TheMegaMan GameMaster has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Soprano does no damage.
Soprano connects with a nice looking jab.
GameMaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soprano shoots in and drives through. GameMaster sprawls well.
Soprano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Soprano throws a series of punches but GameMaster avoids them all with ease.
Soprano tries to clinch but GameMaster is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano has his takedown stuffed

and GameMaster counters with a single leg into guard. Soprano didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano wants to sweep here but GameMaster controlling him for the moment.
Soprano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Soprano trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

GameMaster drops back looking for a leg! Soprano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soprano manages to kick GameMaster off! GameMaster jumps back into Soprano's guard.
GameMaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Soprano is retaining full guard.
GameMaster won't allow Soprano to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

GameMaster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Soprano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is trying to get back to half guard.

GameMaster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!

GameMaster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

GameMaster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soprano has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
GameMaster is looking to take a break and control but Soprano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soprano is looking to regain half guard here but GameMaster keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TheMegaMan GameMaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TheMegaMan GameMaster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Soprano stuffs the takedown attempt from GameMaster. GameMaster gets slowly back to his feet.
GameMaster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
GameMaster tries for a takedown but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soprano throws a right hand that GameMaster ducks under and follows up with a left that GameMaster also avoids with ease.
Soprano throws a right and a left that both miss.

GameMaster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Soprano wants to get back to full guard.
GameMaster blocks the strikes from Soprano.

GameMaster seems to be looking for submissions.
GameMaster wants to stand up but Soprano has a hold of him and won't allow it.
GameMaster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

GameMaster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
GameMaster working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Soprano regains half guard.
GameMaster passes to side control.
Soprano throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
GameMaster moves into full mount!

GameMaster looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
GameMaster wants to control the pace but Soprano is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is working to get back to half guard.

GameMaster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Soprano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soprano is working hard here to advance position.

GameMaster has hold of Soprano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Soprano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
TheMegaMan GameMaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Soprano defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from GameMaster.
Soprano is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GameMaster landing strikes from the mount.

GameMaster looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
GameMaster looking to control but Soprano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soprano working to try and regain half guard.

GameMaster is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Soprano can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Soprano is in all sorts of trouble here.
GameMaster tries to control but Soprano wriggling away.
GameMaster dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

GameMaster looking for a guillotine from mount but Soprano is having none of it.
Soprano is wriggling around trying to escape.

GameMaster working for a guillotine from mount but Soprano is in no mood to give up.
GameMaster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GameMaster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soprano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Soprano landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TheMegaMan GameMaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TheMegaMan GameMaster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

GameMaster shoots in and drives through. Soprano sprawls well.
GameMaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soprano.
Soprano misses with a few strikes there.
Soprano is looking to clinch but GameMaster is avoiding it.
GameMaster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soprano swivels and escapes.
GameMaster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soprano tries to avoid it but GameMaster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soprano to the ground. Soprano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joey Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheMegaMan GameMaster.
GameMaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soprano shoots and misses

and GameMaster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Soprano's guard now.
Soprano striking off his back but it's not causing GameMaster any problems.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing GameMaster from controlling successfully.
GameMaster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soprano's guard.

GameMaster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
GameMaster passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Soprano!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

GameMaster has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Soprano is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). TheMegaMan GameMaster!