PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sega Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edison Arantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genesis comes to the cage accompanied by Sonic the hedgehog theme song -by GENESIS . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Genesis
vs
Arantes

188 cm
27
270 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
235 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Sportsmanship Ltd.

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sega Genesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edison Arantes!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Genesis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Genesis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arantes keeps working.

Genesis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Genesis seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Genesis is trying to work for a kimura but Arantes is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Genesis 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.
Genesis is trying to control the action in half guard but Arantes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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.
Genesis is looking to advance position but Arantes won't allow it.

Genesis 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.

Genesis is looking for a kimura but Arantes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Genesis to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis is pressing down on Arantes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arantes is holding on for now.

Genesis 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.
Genesis is keen to just control but Arantes is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Genesis looking for a submission but Arantes manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Genesis drops back looking for a leg! Arantes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arantes manages to kick Genesis off! Genesis jumps back into Arantes's guard.
Genesis trying to control the position from guard on top but Arantes 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genesis ducks right into an uppercut from Arantes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sega Genesis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Genesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arantes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Genesis looking to score a takedown here. Arantes is defending well but Genesis drives through and ends up in Arantes's guard.
Genesis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Genesis looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genesis trying to control the position from guard on top but Arantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arantes keeping full guard, as Genesis tries to pass.
Genesis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Genesis trying to control the position from guard on top but Arantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Genesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arantes can do to turn this around?
Genesis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sega Genesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genesis throws a body punch but Arantes moves out of range.
Arantes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

Genesis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arantes was covering up waiting for the punch and Genesis finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arantes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Genesis is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Genesis drops back looking for a leg! Arantes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arantes manages to kick Genesis off! Genesis jumps back into Arantes's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Genesis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Arantes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Genesis wants to sweep but no luck.
Arantes trying to control but Genesis is working from the bottom.

Genesis is looking for a triangle but Arantes pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Genesis working for a triangle but Arantes defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sega Genesis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Genesis looking to score a takedown here. Arantes is defending well but Genesis drives through and ends up in Arantes's guard.
Genesis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arantes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Genesis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Genesis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arantes is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Arantes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Genesis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Genesis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis is stalling here. Arantes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Genesis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arantes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Arantes trying to control the position but Genesis is working away.
Genesis is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arantes tries to move to mount but Genesis blocks the move with his legs.
Genesis is not content to let Arantes control the position.
You can see the frustration on Genesis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Genesis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arantes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Genesis trying to control but Arantes flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Genesis trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Genesis turns into Arantes and is now in his guard.
Sega Genesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genesis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edison Arantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sega Genesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Genesis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sega Genesis!
Sega Genesis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.