PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wazowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald NcDemomnd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NcDemomnd has chosen Baader-Meinhof Blues as his entrance music. Donald NcDemomnd has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Wazowski
vs
NcDemomnd

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
26
146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Knox Energy
Tokyo United Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Wazowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald NcDemomnd!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazowski throws a body kick that misses.
Wazowski misses with a head kick.

NcDemomnd instigates a clinch.
NcDemomnd takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wazowski is looking to control NcDemomnd's arms but NcDemomnd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wazowski has his back to the cage.
Wazowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as NcDemomnd walks away with a smile on his face. Wazowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

NcDemomnd moves into range and clinches up with Wazowski.
NcDemomnd lands with a right to the head.
NcDemomnd is looking to break free of the clinch but Wazowski has double underhooks.
NcDemomnd letting Wazowski take a breather here.

Wazowski breaks from the clinch.

NcDemomnd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
NcDemomnd is trying to push Wazowski away but Wazowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
NcDemomnd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Wazowski.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that NcDemomnd has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wazowski jumps guard and drags NcDemomnd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

NcDemomnd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski has his hands on NcDemomnd's head, controlling the position.

Wazowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wazowski trying to control the position.

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

Wazowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NcDemomnd defends it easily.
Wazowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wazowski has his foot on NcDemomnd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. NcDemomnd works his way back into a safe position though.
Wazowski is breathing heavily.
NcDemomnd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wazowski's guard.

NcDemomnd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wazowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now NcDemomnd has Wazowski in his guard.
Wazowski trying to control but NcDemomnd is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

NcDemomnd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wazowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wazowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

NcDemomnd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wazowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski wants to control from the top but NcDemomnd keeps moving.

NcDemomnd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wazowski stacks NcDemomnd on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wazowski!

Wazowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by NcDemomnd, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wazowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Wazowski crashes against the mat.
NcDemomnd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wazowski has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NcDemomnd is looking for a sweep.
Wazowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but NcDemomnd keeps working.
NcDemomnd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wazowski is looking to take a break and control but NcDemomnd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wazowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
NcDemomnd wants to get back to full guard.

NcDemomnd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

NcDemomnd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wazowski is keen to just control but NcDemomnd is a slippery customer.
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 Mike Wazowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

NcDemomnd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wazowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. NcDemomnd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
NcDemomnd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Wazowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Wazowski jumps guard but NcDemomnd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wazowski trying to control the position but instead, NcDemomnd has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wazowski into the cage.
Wazowski just leaning against NcDemomnd, taking a breather.
Wazowski misses with some punches.
NcDemomnd tries to break free but Wazowski pushes him back against the cage.
NcDemomnd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wazowski's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Wazowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by NcDemomnd as Wazowski tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wazowski.
NcDemomnd is looking to break free of the clinch but Wazowski has double underhooks.
NcDemomnd lands a nice shot to the body.
Wazowski swings wildly with an uppercut but NcDemomnd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wazowski lands a damaging elbow.
Wazowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
NcDemomnd wants to break free but Wazowski has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wazowski obliges.
Wazowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. NcDemomnd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wazowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Wazowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NcDemomnd.
NcDemomnd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wazowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mike Wazowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wazowski fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NcDemomnd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Wazowski - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by NcDemomnd as Wazowski tries to tie him up.

Wazowski manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

NcDemomnd moves into the clinch.
NcDemomnd lands a nice shot to the body.
NcDemomnd tries to break free but Wazowski pushes him back against the cage.
NcDemomnd wants to break free but Wazowski has control.
NcDemomnd tries to circle away but Wazowski has him pinned against the cage.
NcDemomnd is trying to break the clinch but Wazowski has him pressed against the cage.
Wazowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
NcDemomnd blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NcDemomnd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wazowski managing to block the knees to the body from NcDemomnd.
Wazowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
NcDemomnd wants to get back to striking at distance but Wazowski won't allow it.
Wazowski keeps control of NcDemomnd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Wazowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wazowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wazowski as NcDemomnd tries to tie him up.

Wazowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

NcDemomnd closes the distance and clinches.
Wazowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite NcDemomnd's efforts to push away.

Wazowski breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. NcDemomnd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wazowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wazowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
NcDemomnd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wazowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donald NcDemomnd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

NcDemomnd has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wazowski misses with a knee strike.
NcDemomnd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wazowskis head.
Wazowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and NcDemomnd avoids it.
Wazowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NcDemomnd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NcDemomnd wants to break the clinch but can't.
NcDemomnd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wazowski tries to land knees in the clinch but NcDemomnd avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Mike Wazowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wazowski throws a head kick but NcDemomnd moves out of range.
Wazowski tries to close the distance and clinch but NcDemomnd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

NcDemomnd has closed the distance and engaged Wazowski in a clinch.
Wazowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wazowski.
Wazowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wazowski trying to land knees to the body.
Wazowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wazowski is trying to pull guard but NcDemomnd has him pressed against the cage.

Wazowski successfully pulls guard.
NcDemomnd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mike Wazowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

NcDemomnd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and NcDemomnd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
NcDemomnd wants to stand but Wazowski is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wazowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. NcDemomnd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

NcDemomnd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wazowski defends well.
Wazowski is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wazowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wazowski looking to pass the guard.

NcDemomnd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wazowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wazowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
NcDemomnd is looking to stand up but Wazowski isn't so interested in that idea.

NcDemomnd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wazowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wazowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

NcDemomnd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wazowski defends well.
NcDemomnd keeping moving, preventing Wazowski from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Wazowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on NcDemomnd, up you get!
Wazowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. NcDemomnd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wazowski misses with a few strikes there.

Wazowski gets tackled into the cage by NcDemomnd. NcDemomnd maintains the clinch.
Wazowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NcDemomnd.
NcDemomnd misses with the head strike.
Wazowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
NcDemomnd wants to get back to striking at distance but Wazowski won't allow it.
NcDemomnd is trying to break the clinch but Wazowski is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from NcDemomnd.
A frustrated look appears on NcDemomnd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wazowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
NcDemomnd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wazowski backwards.
NcDemomnd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wazowski jumps guard but NcDemomnd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Wazowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NcDemomnd throws a head punch that misses.
Wazowski taking a breather.
Mike Wazowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NcDemomnd trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wazowski tries to pull guard but NcDemomnd holds him up against the cage and eventually Wazowski drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, NcDemomnd scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald NcDemomnd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wazowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!