PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammed Al Mustapha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin GoldenEyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Perrin GoldenEyes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Al Mustapha
vs
GoldenEyes

195 cm
23
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

201 cm
25
220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Muhammed Al Mustapha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perrin GoldenEyes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

GoldenEyes closes the distance and clinches.

GoldenEyes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Mustapha shoots in for a takedown but GoldenEyes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Al Mustapha backs off GoldenEyes throws a huge counter combo but Al Mustapha manages to avoid it all.

GoldenEyes clinches with his opponent.
Al Mustapha jumps guard but GoldenEyes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

GoldenEyes manages to break the clinch.

GoldenEyes gets a clinch.
GoldenEyes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Mustapha.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammed Al Mustapha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Al Mustapha jumps into guard, dragging GoldenEyes to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GoldenEyes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Mustapha is proving hard to escape from.
GoldenEyes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mustapha controlling GoldenEyes's posture.
GoldenEyes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Mustapha wants to sweep here but GoldenEyes controlling him for the moment.
GoldenEyes wants to control from the top but Al Mustapha keeps moving.
GoldenEyes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
GoldenEyes wants to stand but Al Mustapha is controlling his posture from full guard.
Al Mustapha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
GoldenEyes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
GoldenEyes throws an elbow that misses. Al Mustapha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in GoldenEyes's guard. Nice move by Al Mustapha!
Al Mustapha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two 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.
Al Mustapha tries to free his leg and advance position but GoldenEyes is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Mustapha stopping the sweep attempt from GoldenEyes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Mustapha content to stall in guard here.
GoldenEyes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Muhammed Al Mustapha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Al Mustapha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

GoldenEyes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Al Mustapha keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes has Al Mustapha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Mustapha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Al Mustapha stalling against the cage.
GoldenEyes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from GoldenEyes.

GoldenEyes breaks the clinch.
Al Mustapha throws an off balance right hand
and GoldenEyes counters with a one-two to the body.

GoldenEyes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Mustapha, pushing him back against the cage.
GoldenEyes lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mustapha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as GoldenEyes walks away with a smile on his face. Al Mustapha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Mustapha tries for a takedown but GoldenEyes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

GoldenEyes clinches up against the cage.
Al Mustapha slowing the pace effectively.
GoldenEyes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al Mustapha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if GoldenEyes can turn it around.
Al Mustapha tries for a takedown but GoldenEyes manages to get underhooks.

GoldenEyes breaks the clinch.

GoldenEyes rushes Al Mustapha and presses him up against the cage.

GoldenEyes breaks the clinch.
Al Mustapha keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Mustapha has a takedown stuffed.
GoldenEyes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perrin GoldenEyes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Al Mustapha has GoldenEyes up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from GoldenEyes.

It looks like Muhammed Al Mustapha has been cut.
Al Mustapha jumps guard but GoldenEyes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

GoldenEyes breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
GoldenEyes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

GoldenEyes manages to break the clinch.

Al Mustapha moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Al Mustapha lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
GoldenEyes wants to get back to his feet.
Al Mustapha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but GoldenEyes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
GoldenEyes is trying to stand.
GoldenEyes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Al Mustapha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Al Mustapha jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but GoldenEyes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Al Mustapha just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Mustapha off and has taken his back!
Perrin GoldenEyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
GoldenEyes is hanging on to Al Mustapha's back as he tries to escape.
Al Mustapha wants to control his opponent's hands but GoldenEyes gets his hands free.
GoldenEyes lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by GoldenEyes.
GoldenEyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

GoldenEyes working for a choke but Al Mustapha is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Mustapha is trying to stand back up.
Al Mustapha tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Al Mustapha.
Al Mustapha tries to escape the position.
Al Mustapha trying to control the hands but GoldenEyes won't let him.
GoldenEyes softening up his opponent with strikes here.

GoldenEyes working for the choke.
GoldenEyes wants to control but Al Mustapha is keeping busy.
GoldenEyes is punishing Al Mustapha with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes is punishing Al Mustapha with strikes - can he finish him?!
GoldenEyes looking to hold on to the position here but Al Mustapha rolls and ends up regaining guard.
GoldenEyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Mustapha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GoldenEyes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
GoldenEyes lands a couple of elbows.
Al Mustapha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
GoldenEyes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
GoldenEyes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al Mustapha's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Mustapha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

GoldenEyes wants to stand and escape but Al Mustapha is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perrin GoldenEyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muhammed Al Mustapha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Al Mustapha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and GoldenEyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Al Mustapha takes the fight into the clinch.
Al Mustapha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Mustapha is working for takedown but GoldenEyes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Al Mustapha tries to pull guard but GoldenEyes holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Mustapha drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammed Al Mustapha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Mustapha is trying to break the clinch but GoldenEyes has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. GoldenEyes obliges.
Al Mustapha goes for a takedown in the clinch but GoldenEyes prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GoldenEyes has Al Mustapha pressed against the cage, preventing Al Mustapha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

GoldenEyes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Mustapha closes the distance and clinches up with GoldenEyes, looking for a takedown. Al Mustapha pushes GoldenEyes against the cage but GoldenEyes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Mustapha tries a head kick but it misses.
GoldenEyes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
GoldenEyes blocks a leg kick.
GoldenEyes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

GoldenEyes has taken the fight to the clinch.
GoldenEyes prevents the takedown attempt.
GoldenEyes scores with a nice hook to the head.
GoldenEyes lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mustapha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. GoldenEyes fights it off and pushes away nicely.

GoldenEyes rushes Al Mustapha and presses him up against the cage.
Al Mustapha tries for a takedown but GoldenEyes manages to get underhooks.
GoldenEyes lands a right hand.
Al Mustapha looking to slow down the pace here.
GoldenEyes controlling the action here for a moment.

GoldenEyes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Al Mustapha moves into the clinch.
GoldenEyes managing to block the knees to the body from Al Mustapha.
GoldenEyes scores a nice knee to the body.

GoldenEyes breaks from the clinch.

GoldenEyes throws a left that rocks Al Mustapha and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! GoldenEyes dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Al Mustapha regain composure!

Al Mustapha is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd goes nuts as GoldenEyes knocks Al Mustapha out cold with a massive hammerfist! GoldenEyes Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Perrin GoldenEyes!