PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mick Sherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Feel Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sherman
vs
Feel Good

183 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
25
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mick Sherman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Feel Good!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sherman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Feel Good punching from the bottom.
Sherman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sherman controlling the pace.
Feel Good is not content to let Sherman control the position.
Sherman prevents Feel Good from improving his position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Feel Good has eaten all the pies!
Feel Good is looking to control Sherman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feel Good avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sherman seems to be working for a kimura but Feel Good defends the submission attempt.
Feel Good is looking to get back to full guard here but Sherman has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feel Good is trying to control Sherman's posture but Sherman avoids it.

Sherman stands up.
Sherman lands a high kick!

It looks like Felix Feel Good has been cut.

Feel Good tries to keep at a distance but Sherman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sherman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Sherman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sherman gets to his feet - Feel Good follows without any prompting.
Feel Good tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sherman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Sherman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Feel Good manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Feel Good can do anything to dispel that myth.
Feel Good looking for a sweep. Not yet Feel Good, not yet.
Sherman wants to get up but he can't break Feel Good's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Feel Good looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Sherman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Feel Good is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherman won't allow Feel Good to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feel Good is still trying to improve position.
Feel Good controls Sherman momentarily but Sherman frees himself.
Sherman won't allow Feel Good to sweep him here.
Feel Good is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Feel Good wants to improve his position but instead Sherman has moved into half guard.
Feel Good throws a strike from the bottom but Sherman passes into side control!

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.
Sherman wants to control but Feel Good is keeping him busy.
Feel Good throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Sherman trying to control the action but Feel Good is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Feel Good is trying to control Sherman's posture but Sherman avoids it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feel Good will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Feel Good is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sherman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sherman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Feel Good.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Sherman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Feel Good's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Feel Good tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sherman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Feel Good tries to clinch up but Sherman circles away and keeps his distance.
Feel Good moves in looking to clinch but Sherman pushes him off.
Feel Good closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sherman circles away.
A quick step to the side and Sherman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sherman thuds his shin into the meat of Feel Good's side.

Sherman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sherman is keen to just control but Feel Good is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feel Good is looking to improve his position.

Sherman stands up and beckons Feel Good to join him on the feet.

Sherman looking to score a takedown here. Feel Good is defending well but Sherman drives through and ends up in Feel Good's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman pushes down on Feel Good's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sherman is looking to take a break and control but Feel Good is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sherman seems content to control.
Feel Good is trying to maintain the position but Sherman is very close to passing his half guard.
Feel Good wants to get back to full guard.
Feel Good trying to control here.
Feel Good is staying active underneath Sherman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sherman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Feel Good flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Sherman stands up from mount. Strange move.
Sherman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Feel Good can do to turn this around?
Feel Good looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Sherman. No joy for Feel Good on that attempt.
Mick Sherman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sherman moves into the clinch.

Sherman successfully pulls guard.

Sherman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Feel Good has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Feel Good has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feel Good tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sherman smiles and moves away.
Mick Sherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Feel Good.
Feel Good fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Feel Good is breathing heavily.
Feel Good fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sherman avoids it really well and circles away.

Sherman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Feel Good did well to prevent Sherman getting side control.
Feel Good is looking to control Sherman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feel Good avoid being mounted?
Feel Good is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feel Good's head.
Feel Good has a hand on Sherman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sherman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Feel Good tries to improve his position but instead Sherman has taken his back!

Sherman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Even with his hooks in, Sherman manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Feel Good tries to roll but Sherman sticks to his back.
Feel Good is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sherman thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Sherman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Feel Good's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Feel Good feints and as Sherman raises his hands in defense, Feel Good changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Sherman pushes Feel Good off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Feel Good with that takedown attempt.
As Feel Good tries to get set, Sherman tries to push him back and clinch up but Feel Good manages to avoid the attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sherman enables Feel Good to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sherman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Sherman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Feel Good off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feel Good shoots in for a double leg but Sherman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Sherman gets a double leg takedown into Feel Good's guard.
Feel Good looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherman is one step ahead there.
Feel Good takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Feel Good striking off his back but it's not causing Sherman any problems.
Sherman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Feel Good keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully.
Sherman is pushing down on Feel Good's leg trying to pass to half guard. Feel Good is fighting to maintain full guard but Sherman has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sherman uses his free foot to push down on Feel Good's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Feel Good.
Feel Good is squirming around, avoiding Sherman's attempts to control the action.
Feel Good blocking the ground and pound.
Sherman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feel Good swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sherman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Sherman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Feel Good manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Feel Good sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sherman avoids the strikes from the bottom by Feel Good.
Feel Good is trying to strike from the bottom but Sherman has passed into full mount.
Sherman prevents Feel Good from getting the reversal.
Feel Good tries to hold on but Sherman postures up.
Sherman blocks Feel Good's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Feel Good is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Feel Good is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Feel Good tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Sherman has taken his back.
Feel Good is trying to break free.
Feel Good keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feel Good looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Feel Good tries to roll but Sherman sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Sherman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sherman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Sherman!