PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Mageramsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mageramsky
vs
Daddy

190 cm
41
242 lbs
28 - 29 - 0

190 cm
33
240 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Mageramsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daddy shoots in and bounces Mageramsky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Mageramsky looking for a guillotine here but Daddy defends easily.
Daddy content to stall in guard here.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Mageramsky keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daddy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mageramsky.
Daddy misses with a few strikes there.

Mageramsky gets caught flat footed, as Daddy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mageramsky keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Daddy looking to sit in guard and control but Mageramsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mageramsky trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daddy controlling Mageramsky's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky postures up in Daddy's guard and throws a big left but Daddy blocks it.
Mageramsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daddy is keeping the position for now.

Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mageramsky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daddy is looking to stand up but Mageramsky isn't so interested in that idea.
Mageramsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Mageramsky from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy can't keep his opponent in guard - Mageramsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mageramsky thows a huge punch but Daddy dodges it nicely.
Mageramsky wants to take a breather but Daddy is having none of it.
Daddy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mageramsky.
Mageramsky working over Daddy with some ground and pound. Daddy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Daddy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mageramsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mageramsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Mageramsky.
Mageramsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daddy has his hands clasped together around Mageramsky's back. He's all about the action.
Mageramsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mageramsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daddy defending well though.
Daddy manages to get to full guard.
Mageramsky lands a couple of elbows.
Daddy wants to sweep here but Mageramsky controlling him for the moment.

Daddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mageramsky scoring with some ground and pound.
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 Joseph Mageramsky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mageramsky misses with a two punch combination.
Mageramsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Daddy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mageramsky sprawls well initially but Daddy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Daddy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mageramsky is trying to maintain the position but Daddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Mageramsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mageramsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mageramsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daddy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mageramsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mageramsky was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Daddy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Daddy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mageramsky to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky throws a series of punches but Daddy avoids them all with ease.
Daddy scores with a three punch combo!
Mageramsky lands a jab.
Daddy connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mageramsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daddy sprawls well initially but Mageramsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mageramsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mageramsky 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.
Mageramsky prevents Daddy from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mageramsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mageramsky is trying to control. Daddy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mageramsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mageramsky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Daddy is trying to stand back up but Mageramsky is controlling him
Daddy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mageramsky is working away from the top position though.
Daddy wants to improve his position but Mageramsky is controlling well.
Mageramsky throwing shots but Daddy is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daddy is looking to escape.
Mageramsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mageramsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daddy is trying to stand up here but Mageramsky is controlling him well.
Mageramsky tries to pass to full mount but Daddy defends it.
Mageramsky is thwarting Daddy's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mageramsky gets a double leg takedown into Daddy's guard.
Mageramsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mageramsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mageramsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Joseph Mageramsky 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!

Daddy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daddy lands in his opponent's guard.
Daddy won't allow Mageramsky to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mageramsky holds on and takes a little breather.

Daddy stands up and waves to Mageramsky to follow him.
Mageramsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy misses with a few strikes there.
Mageramsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daddy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Mageramsky gets caught napping as Daddy dives in and scores a takedown. Mageramsky manages to retain guard.

Daddy is posturing up here but Mageramsky has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Daddy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Daddy has to tap! Slick submission there by Mageramsky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Mageramsky!
A relieved looking Joseph Mageramsky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.