PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Qqqqqq Qqqqqq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toss Rainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Qqqqqq
vs
Rainer

178 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Qqqqqq Qqqqqq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toss Rainer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qqqqqq pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rainer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Qqqqqq looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rainer controls the position from side control.
Rainer advances to full mount.
Qqqqqq wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rainer.
Qqqqqq is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Qqqqqq can't escape the position.
Rainer avoids the attempt from Qqqqqq to control.
Rainer with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Qqqqqq is looking to improve his position but Rainer isn't that keen on the idea.
Rainer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Qqqqqq tries to lock up and control but Rainer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Qqqqqq has given up his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rainer controlling the positon.

Rainer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rainer missing with punches from the back.

Qqqqqq defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rainer's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qqqqqq tries to roll but Rainer sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rainer looking to break Qqqqqq's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Qqqqqq remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rainer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Qqqqqq is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rainer gets his way!
Rainer has the hooks in. Qqqqqq is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Rainer is looking for the choke from the back position but Qqqqqq is controlling his hands well.

Qqqqqq fending off the submission attempt from Rainer.
Qqqqqq is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rainer misses with punches from the back.
Can Qqqqqq hold on?! Rainer is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Rainer trying to control momentarily.

Rainer is looking for a choke. Qqqqqq gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Qqqqqq manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Rainer trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rainer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Qqqqqq is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rainer.
Rainer is not content to let Qqqqqq control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainer is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rainer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rainer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Qqqqqq off and has taken his back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rainer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Qqqqqq is defending well though. Rainer let's go of the attempt for now.
Rainer has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toss Rainer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck for Rainer with that takedown attempt.
Qqqqqq misses with a takedown

and Rainer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rainer.

Rainer tightens his grip and picks Qqqqqq up, before dumping him to the ground. Qqqqqq manages to land in guard.
Rainer tries to free his leg and advance position but Qqqqqq is retaining full guard.
Qqqqqq is trying to keep Rainer in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qqqqqq is on top in guard.
Toss Rainer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rainer keeping moving, preventing Qqqqqq from controlling successfully.
Rainer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rainer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rainer moves nicely into side control.
Rainer throws a strike aimed at the side of Qqqqqq's head but Qqqqqq avoids it well.
Qqqqqq is looking to reverse the position.

Rainer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Qqqqqq, who protects the arm well.
Rainer in side control, throwing shots but Qqqqqq defends.
Rainer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qqqqqq keeps working.
Qqqqqq trying to remain calm as Rainer controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qqqqqq is not content to let Rainer control the position.
Qqqqqq defending against the ground and pound.

Rainer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Qqqqqq rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rainer's guard! Nice work there by Qqqqqq!
Rainer being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qqqqqq wants to pass the guard but Rainer is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rainer controls Qqqqqq momentarily but Qqqqqq frees himself.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Toss Rainer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Qqqqqq tries to sprawl but Rainer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rainer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Qqqqqq's head.
Rainer is pressing down on Qqqqqq's thigh, looking to free his foot. Qqqqqq is holding on for now.
Rainer is taking a breather. Qqqqqq 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.
Rainer is pressing down on Qqqqqq's thigh, looking to free his foot. Qqqqqq is holding on for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Qqqqqq is defending against the submission attempts here by Rainer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainer wants to take a breather but Qqqqqq is having none of it.
Rainer working over Qqqqqq with some ground and pound. Qqqqqq looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rainer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rainer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Qqqqqq controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rainer tries to pass to full mount but Qqqqqq defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rainer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Qqqqqq controls his leg.

Rainer is working for a kimura but Qqqqqq is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toss Rainer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rainer stuffs the takedown.
Rainer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qqqqqq swivels and escapes.
Qqqqqq throws a sloppy head kick and Rainer moves out of range easily.
Qqqqqq takes a body punch but keeps moving.

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

Rainer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Qqqqqq to his feet.
Qqqqqq is looking to chop away at Rainer's legs.
Rainer misses with a takedown attempt - Qqqqqq sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Rainer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Qqqqqq to the mat! Qqqqqq manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Qqqqqq has his foot on Rainer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rainer works his way back into a safe position though.
Rainer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Qqqqqq keeping full guard, as Rainer tries to pass.
Rainer trying to control the position from guard on top but Qqqqqq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Qqqqqq is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rainer frees his head nicely. Oh but Qqqqqq has switched to an armbar! Rainer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Qqqqqq Qqqqqq!