PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lunchmeat Sandwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Projekti Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sandwich
vs
Mies

180 cm
26
165 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

190 cm
22
170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lunchmeat Sandwich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Projekti Mies!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mies tries to sprawl but Sandwich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mies trying to control from the bottom.

Sandwich is trying to work for a kimura but Mies is defending well.

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

Sandwich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mies is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandwich wants to advance to full mount but Mies doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sandwich drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mies dives on top into guard.

Sandwich keeping full guard, as Mies tries to pass.
Mies advances to half guard.

Sandwich actively working from the bottom here.
Sandwich wants to control but Mies is keeping busy.
Mies tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mies keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich wants to control but Mies is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Mies seems content to control.

Sandwich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mies pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mies wants to control but Sandwich is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sandwich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Sandwich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sandwich wants to sweep but no luck.
Mies passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mies wants to control but Sandwich is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich tries to bench press Mies off him but Mies keeps the position.
Sandwich is trying to control Mies's posture but Mies avoids it.
Mies slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Sandwich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mies tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mies working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sandwich is looking to regain half guard here but Mies keeps moving and retains side control.
Sandwich is trying to control Mies's posture but Mies avoids it.

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.
Mies trying to control the action but Sandwich is working from the bottom.
Mies takes a little break here. Sandwich wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sandwich regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mies's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Sandwich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandwich is trying to maintain the position but Mies is very close to passing his half guard.
Mies is trying to control. Sandwich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Lunchmeat Sandwich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sandwich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mies avoids it really well and circles away.
Mies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandwich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mies goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sandwich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mies sprawls and moves away.
Sandwich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mies's waist but Mies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sandwich off to one side.

Sandwich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mies trying to keep a closed guard but Sandwich is proving a slippery customer.
Mies keeping full guard, as Sandwich tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandwich stopping the sweep attempt from Mies.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sandwich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mies manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sandwich has Mies in his guard.

Sandwich looking for a guillotine here but Mies defends easily.
Mies content to stall in guard here.
Mies wants to control from the top but Sandwich keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mies wants to pass the guard but Sandwich is keeping the position.
Mies is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Sandwich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mies defends well.
Mies wants to control from the top but Sandwich keeps moving.
Mies wants to stand but Sandwich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mies trying to control but Sandwich is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich is trying to keep Mies in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchmeat Sandwich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mies throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sandwich needs to keep his hands up - Mies had a free shot at his head there.
Sandwich dives in for a single leg takedown but Mies sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sandwich has a takedown stuffed.
Mies cracks Sandwich with an open hand slap.

Sandwich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mies is looking for a sweep. Sandwich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mies looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies wants to control but Sandwich is keeping busy.

Sandwich is trying to work for a kimura but Mies is defending well.

Sandwich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mies has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lunchmeat Sandwich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mies tries to get to full guard but Sandwich has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Projekti Mies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sandwich fails with a takedown attempt.
Mies goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Sandwich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mies's guard.
Mies keeping full guard, as Sandwich tries to pass.
Sandwich trying to control the position from guard on top but Mies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mies keeping full guard, as Sandwich tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies is trying to hold Sandwich in close to prevent damage but Sandwich has managed to pass into half guard.

Sandwich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sandwich is working for a submission of some sort.
Mies trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Sandwich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Sandwich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mies tries to roll over but Sandwich keeps him under control.
Mies is trying to stand up here but Sandwich is controlling him well.
Mies is looking to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mies scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich shoots in looking for a takedown but Mies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandwich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sandwich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchmeat Sandwich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mies slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandwich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sandwich.
Mies connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sandwich fails to land the takedown.
Mies connects with a single shot there.
Sandwich avoids the head kick by Mies.
Sandwich blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Mies there.
Mies has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sandwich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sandwich tries for a takedown but Mies circles away easily
and Mies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies misses the shot to the body.
Mies lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandwich goes for a double leg but Mies avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mies continues to drive forward.
Mies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sandwich.
Mies is looking to slow Sandwich down with leg kicks.
Mies with a hook.

Sandwich is rocked!
Mies connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sandwich out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Projekti Mies!
Projekti Mies seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.