PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas The Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

The Spartan
vs
Osbourne

167 cm
25
141 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
21
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonidas The Spartan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Spartan is defended easily by Osbourne.
Osbourne connects with a single shot there.

Osbourne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Spartan did well to prevent Osbourne getting side control.
Osbourne is thwarting The Spartan's attempts to control the position.
The Spartan tries to kick Osbourne off but Osbourne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Osbourne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Spartan is just riding it out for now. Osbourne eventually gives up the hold.

The Spartan actively working from the bottom here.
The Spartan is refusing to be controlled, as Osbourne sits in half guard.
The Spartan is controlling Osbourne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Spartan wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Spartan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osbourne.
The Spartan is staying active underneath Osbourne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Spartan is controlling Osbourne's trapped leg to prevent Osbourne from advancing to side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Osbourne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Spartan is trying to defend but Osbourne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Osbourne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Osbourne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Spartan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osbourne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osbourne's back!
The Spartan controlling well, preventing Osbourne from escaping the position.
Osbourne trying to control the hands but The Spartan won't let him.
Osbourne turns into The Spartan and is now in his guard.
Osbourne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Spartan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Osbourne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Spartan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Spartan avoids the attempt from Osbourne to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Spartan looking to control but Osbourne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Spartan is really struggling to control Osbourne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osbourne wants to control but The Spartan is having none of it.
Osbourne is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but The Spartan is staying active.
Osbourne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Osbourne is pushing down on The Spartan's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Spartan is fighting to maintain full guard but Osbourne has managed to sneak the leg through.

Osbourne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Osbourne not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spartan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osbourne is working away from the top position though.
The Spartan moves into full guard.
The Spartan is trying to control the position but Osbourne postures up.

The Spartan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osbourne defends well.

Osbourne 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.
The Spartan keeping moving, preventing Osbourne from controlling successfully.
Osbourne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne cracks The Spartan with a solid left hand.
The Spartan controls Osbourne momentarily but Osbourne frees himself.
Osbourne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Osbourne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osbourne looking to pass the guard.

The Spartan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The Spartan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osbourne tries to free his leg and advance position but The Spartan is retaining full guard.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but The Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Osbourne dominated that round.
That's time! The Spartan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Osbourne slips under a jab from The Spartan.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Osbourne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Spartans head.
The Spartan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Osbourne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Osbourne is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Osbourne.

Osbourne has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Spartan is trying to keep an underhook but Osbourne manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Norman Osbourne has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Spartan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

The Spartan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osbourne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osbourne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but The Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Spartan has momentary wrist control but Osbourne slips an elbow through the middle.
Osbourne trying to control but The Spartan is working from the bottom.
The Spartan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Osbourne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Spartan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Osbourne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Spartan moves into full guard.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but The Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Spartan trying to control the position.
Osbourne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osbourne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Spartan keeping moving, preventing Osbourne from controlling successfully.

The Spartan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Osbourne throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osbourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Spartan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Spartan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The Spartan keeping full guard, as Osbourne tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Spartan has his foot on Osbourne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osbourne works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The Spartan working for a triangle but Osbourne defends it easily.
Osbourne advances position into side control!
The Spartan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Osbourne's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Osbourne landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osbourne is putting a hurting on The Spartan here, landing some big shots from side control.

The Spartan is rocked!
Osbourne landing strikes.
Oh The Spartan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Spartan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A big shot lands for Osbourne! That's hurt The Spartan! Will he recover? Osbourne fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Osbourne!
After winning the bout, Norman Osbourne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.