PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Maxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher has chosen Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Maxx
vs
Fisher

190 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TJ Maxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxx drops Fisher with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fisher looks back up at him and smiles so Maxx waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Fisher is rocked!

It looks like George Fisher has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher blocks a head kick by Maxx.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Maxx finish him?
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maxx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisher moves out of range as Maxx strikes.
George Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Fisher.
Fisher seems to have recovered his senses.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Maxx.
Fisher slips a jab from Maxx.

Fisher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fisher lands in his opponent's guard.
Maxx looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fisher puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maxx on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maxx tries to get out of the position.
Fisher is trying to control the action in half guard but Maxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maxx wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher is nestled in close to Maxx, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fisher working the head and body with strikes.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fisher controlling the pace.
Maxx is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maxx works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Maxx.
Maxx is trying to keep Fisher in close.
Maxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.
Maxx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maxx is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Maxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maxx has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fisher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maxx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maxx tries to roll over but Fisher keeps him under control.
Maxx tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fisher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maxx defending well though.

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.
Fisher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fisher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maxx won't allow Fisher to pass to mount.
Maxx is looking to improve his position.
Maxx tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maxx wants to control but Fisher passes into side.
Fisher trying to control the action but Maxx is working from the bottom.
Maxx is looking to regain half guard here but Fisher keeps moving and retains side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fisher blocks a head kick by Maxx.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maxx tries to keep at a distance but Fisher has taken the fight into the clinch.

Fisher has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maxx is trying to keep an underhook but Fisher manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fisher advances position into side control!
Maxx prevents Fisher from improving position.
Fisher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fisher taking a breather here.

Fisher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fisher tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Maxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fisher tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maxx's legs.
Maxx manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fisher's best efforts.
Maxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maxx.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Maxx is keeping the position.
Fisher advances position into side control!
Maxx is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maxx gets back to half guard.
Maxx trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Maxx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Fisher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maxx misses with an uppercut.
Fisher shoots for a takedown but Maxx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
Maxx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maxx misses with a straight right.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Maxx sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
TJ Maxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Fisher.
Maxx throws a shot from downtown. Fisher moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Maxx misses its intended target.
Maxx tries to bum rush Fisher with a series of wild strikes but Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Fisher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Maxx!
Maxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisher landing strikes from the mount and Maxx is in trouble!
Maxx working to try and regain half guard.
Fisher trying to control but Maxx is having none of it.
Maxx doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maxx wants to hold on but Fisher pushes him away.
Maxx tries to reverse the position but Fisher maintains control.
Maxx manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Maxx is working hard here to advance position.
Maxx on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fisher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Maxx keeps moving.
Maxx trying to keep a closed guard but Fisher is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maxx throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Fisher working the ground and pound from side control.
Fisher staying calm.
Maxx dodges the ground and pound from Fisher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxx tries to bench press Fisher off him but Fisher keeps the position.
Fisher trying to control the position but Maxx is working away.
Fisher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fisher lands a nice forearm strike.
Maxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fisher is nestled in close to Maxx, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fisher is keen to just control but Maxx is a slippery customer.
Maxx gets full guard.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Maxx.
Maxx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fisher manages to get himself to full guard.
Maxx postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher 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.
George Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maxx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Maxx from controlling successfully.
Fisher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maxx keeps working.
Maxx trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Fisher'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. And we move into the final round!

Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maxx.
Maxx throws a right and a left that Fisher avoids nicely.
George Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher slips under a jab from Maxx.

Fisher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fisher showed some decent athleticism there.
Maxx is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but Maxx defending well.
Fisher lands with a punch from half guard.
Fisher lands with a punch from half guard.
Fisher prevents Maxx from improving his position.
Fisher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maxx has hold of Fisher's hands but Fisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maxx is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maxx trying to control but Fisher postures up.
Maxx wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maxx moves into full guard.
Maxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maxx striking off his back but it's not causing Fisher any problems.
Maxx looking to control.
Fisher advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to control but Maxx is keeping him busy.
Fisher lands a nice forearm strike.

Fisher tries for a kimura but Maxx is defending well.
Maxx manages to get back to half guard.
Fisher is thwarting Maxx's attempts to control the position.
Maxx tries to get to full guard but Fisher has control of the leg.
Maxx moves into full guard.
Maxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxx keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Maxx trying to control the position here.
Fisher lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maxx is on top in guard.
Maxx postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Maxx from controlling successfully.

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.
Maxx throws a strike but Fisher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maxx wants to improve his position but instead Fisher has moved into half guard.
Maxx trying to control but Fisher postures up.
Maxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.
Maxx slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Fisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fisher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Fisher!