PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Pirrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardcore Legend Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legend Jr has chosen New Lil Wayne 2012 Carter 5 leak as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pirrup
vs
Hardcore Legend Jr

200 cm
28
280 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

160 cm
22
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting

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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Pirrup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hardcore Legend Jr!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirrup swings away with a body shot that misses

and Legend Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pirrup keeping full guard, as Legend Jr tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pirrup trying to control the position.
Legend Jr advances to half guard.

Legend Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Pirrup is defending well.

Legend Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Pirrup is defending well.
Pirrup wants to improve his position but Legend Jr is controlling well.
Legend Jr is thwarting Pirrup's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pirrup is defending against the submission attempts here by Legend Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pirrup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legend Jr is pressing down on Pirrup's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pirrup is holding on for now.

Pirrup is defending against the submission attempts here by Legend Jr.
Pirrup is trying to control but can't.

Pirrup is defending against the submission attempts here by Legend Jr.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Legend Jr connects with a nice short shot to Pirrup's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirrup wants to improve his position but Legend Jr is controlling well.
Pirrup is working hard here to advance position.
Pirrup trying to control here.
Pirrup makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pirrup.
Legend Jr passes Pirrup's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Legend Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pirrup is just riding it out for now. Legend Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Legend Jr seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirrup regains full guard. Nicely done.
Legend Jr wants to pass the guard but Pirrup is keeping the position.
Legend Jr working some strikes from top position.
Legend Jr won't allow Pirrup to sweep him here.
Legend Jr postures up.

Pirrup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Legend Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pirrup has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Legend Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Pirrup's legs - danger averted.
Legend Jr advances position into side control!

Legend Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Pirrup is defending well.
Legend Jr wants to control for a moment but Pirrup uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legend Jr is looking to take a break and control but Pirrup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Legend Jr is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pirrup manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Legend Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pirrup bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legend Jr's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legend Jr wants to sweep but no luck.

Pirrup is sitting in close to Legend Jr's body. Legend Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pirrup is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pirrup is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Legend Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hardcore Legend Jr!
An out of breath Hardcore Legend Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.