PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmi Nedram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mytilinaios comes into the arena with Sanitarium blaring out of the sound system. Nedram has chosen Walk With Me In HELL!!!! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mytilinaios
vs
Nedram

185 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Four Aces Nutrition

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kostas Mytilinaios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmi Nedram!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mytilinaios shoots in for a takedown but Nedram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Mytilinaios has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nedram throws a hook but Mytilinaios blocks it.
Mytilinaios lands a jab.
Nedram tries to close the distance and clinch but Mytilinaios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nedram wants to clinch up but Mytilinaios keeps it at a distance.
Mytilinaios throws a hook but Nedram avoids it easily.
Nedram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mytilinaios seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mytilinaios avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Mytilinaios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mytilinaios scores with a body shot.

Mytilinaios looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nedram keeping moving, preventing Mytilinaios from controlling successfully.
Mytilinaios looking to pass the guard.
Nedram trying to control the position here.

Mytilinaios drops back looking for a leg! Nedram is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nedram manages to kick Mytilinaios off! Mytilinaios jumps back into Nedram's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios stopping the sweep attempt from Nedram.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mytilinaios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mytilinaios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mytilinaios drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mytilinaios jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mytilinaios passes Nedram's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nedram moves into full guard.
Nedram wants to sweep but no luck.

Mytilinaios thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Nedram is working from the bottom.

Mytilinaios 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.
Nedram 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nedram working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nedram holds on and takes a little breather.

Mytilinaios 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.
Nedram keeping full guard, as Mytilinaios tries to pass.
Mytilinaios forces his way into half guard.

Mytilinaios looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nedram regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Nedram is working from the bottom.
Mytilinaios tries to free his leg and advance position but Nedram is retaining full guard.
Mytilinaios preventing the sweep.
Nedram trying to strike off his back.
Nedram bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mytilinaios's guard.

Nedram avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches inform me that Nedram has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Mytilinaios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nedram defends well.

Mytilinaios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nedram defends well.
Nedram trying to control the position from guard on top but Mytilinaios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nedram showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nedram trying to control the position from guard on top but Mytilinaios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mytilinaios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nedram defends well.

Mytilinaios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nedram wants to control from the top but Mytilinaios keeps moving.

Mytilinaios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostas Mytilinaios dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nedram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mytilinaios swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Mytilinaios scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nedram is looking to improve his position.
Nedram is looking to control Mytilinaios's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nedram avoid being mounted?

Mytilinaios wants to work for an arm triangle but Nedram is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Mytilinaios is trying to work for a kimura but Nedram is defending well.
Nedram is not content to let Mytilinaios control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mytilinaios is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mytilinaios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nedram sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is trying to control. Nedram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mytilinaios not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mytilinaios seems to be looking for submissions.
Nedram wants to control but Mytilinaios is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mytilinaios looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mytilinaios is looking to take a break and control but Nedram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mytilinaios is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nedram is concentrating on defense, preventing Mytilinaios from advancing position.
Nedram gets back to full guard.
Mytilinaios works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Mytilinaios wants to work for an arm triangle but Nedram is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios prevents Nedram from improving his position.
Nedram controlling the position well.
Mytilinaios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nedram can do to turn this around?
Mytilinaios prevents Nedram from improving his position.
Nedram trying to control but Mytilinaios postures up.
Nedram manages to get to full guard.
Mytilinaios wants to pass the guard but Nedram is keeping the position.
Nedram wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mytilinaios is now in half guard.

Mytilinaios is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedram is trying to get back to full guard.

Mytilinaios is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nedram has managed to free his arm - good work.

Nedram is defending against the submission attempts here by Mytilinaios.
Nedram is controlling Mytilinaios's trapped leg to prevent Mytilinaios from advancing to side control.

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

Mytilinaios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nedram sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four 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.
Mytilinaios is trying to control the action in half guard but Nedram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mytilinaios is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nedram is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Mytilinaios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nedram sees it coming and defends easily.
Nedram wants to control but Mytilinaios is keeping busy.

Mytilinaios wants to work for an arm triangle but Nedram is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Mytilinaios is working for a kimura but Nedram is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mytilinaios tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nedram knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nedram tries to get to full guard but Mytilinaios has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostas Mytilinaios dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nedram doesn't manage to clinch there - Mytilinaios circles away.

Mytilinaios tries to keep at a distance but Nedram has taken the fight into the clinch.

Nedram breaks the clinch.
Nedram throws the left hand but Mytilinaios avoids the punch easily.
Mytilinaios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nedram swivels and escapes.
Mytilinaios swats away the attempt to clinch by Nedram.
Nedram is looking to clinch but Mytilinaios is avoiding it.
Nedram wants to slow Mytilinaios down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Nedram does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Mytilinaios as he connects with a hook.
Nedram looks to throw the jab but Mytilinaios is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Nedram lands but Mytilinaios takes it in his stride.

Nedram closes the distance and pushes Mytilinaios back into the cage.
Nedram is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mytilinaios pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nedram blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nedram.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mytilinaios tries to score a body lock takedown but Nedram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mytilinaios is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nedram is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Mytilinaios. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedram blocks an uppercut.
Mytilinaios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nedram backwards.
Nedram gets through Mytilinaios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nedram lands a hook that snaps the head of Mytilinaios backwards.
Nedram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mytilinaios is looking for a takedown.

Nedram pulls guard successfully.
Nedram bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mytilinaios's guard.

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

Mytilinaios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nedram defends well.
Nedram is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mytilinaios looking for a guillotine here but Nedram defends easily.

Mytilinaios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nedram seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mytilinaios wants to sweep here but Nedram controlling him for the moment.

Mytilinaios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nedram's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mytilinaios has a closed guard, preventing Nedram from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedram sitting in guard here, content to control.

Nedram is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mytilinaios has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nedram is looking to defend but Mytilinaios has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nedram! Mytilinaios pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nedram taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kostas Mytilinaios!
Kostas Mytilinaios retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Kostas Mytilinaios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.