PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestlefuck Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ninja
vs
Wrestling

150 cm
32
145 lbs
17 - 18 - 0

178 cm
27
170 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wrestlefuck Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestling lands a head shot.
Ninja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wrestling.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wrestling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Wrestling catches Ninja right on the button with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Wrestling. No joy for Ninja on that attempt.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrestling lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Wrestling there.
Wrestling keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrestling lands a really nice looking cross but Ninja seems unphased.
Ninja tries to clinch but Wrestling is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling throws a body punch but Ninja moves out of range.
Wrestling lands an overhand right.
Wrestling lands with a cross.
Ninja dives in and grabs Wrestling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wrestling pushes down on Ninja's head and hops out.
Ninja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wrestling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Wrestling.
Wrestling scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ninja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja working away.
Wrestling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ninja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ninja working the ground and pound but Wrestling is defending the strikes.

Ninja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ninja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ninja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ninja trying to control the position but Wrestling is working away.
Wrestling is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
Wrestling parries the strikes from Ninja easily there. Ninja is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wrestling to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling is being controlled here.
Ninja throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Wrestling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ninja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee asks Ninja politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ninja prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wrestling is not content to let Ninja control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Wrestling's face as Ninja controls the position.
Wrestling is looking for a sweep.
Ninja trying to control the action but Wrestling is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrestling lands with an uppercut that bounces Ninja off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wrestling stuffs the takedown.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but Wrestling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ninja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ninja shoots in looking for a takedown but Wrestling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ninja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wrestling closes the distance and clinches.
Wrestling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wrestling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wrestling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Wrestling.
A right handed body shot lands from Wrestling.
Wrestling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrestling tries to throw a body punch but Ninja avoids it by throwing Wrestling back against the cage.
Wrestling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wrestling avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wrestling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrestling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Ninja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wrestling avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wrestling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
Wrestling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ninja wants a takedown.
Wrestling tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ninja avoids it.
Wrestling lands with a left to the head.
Wrestling gets underhooks to prevent Ninja's takedown attempt.
A short left from Wrestling.
Wrestling is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Wrestling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrestling lands a shoulder strike.
Wrestling misses with a punch to the body.
Wrestling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninja wants a takedown but no success here.
Wrestling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling stops a takedown attempt from Ninja.
Ninja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wrestling pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Wrestling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja prevents a body shot from Wrestling.
Wrestling misses with a punch on the inside.
Ninja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wrestling after a bit of a struggle.
Wrestling lands with a right to the head.
Wrestling lands a body punch.
Wrestling crunches a lovely knee into Ninja's ribcage.
Ninja tries to score a body lock takedown but Wrestling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ninja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Wrestling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wrestling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wrestling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Wrestling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wrestling working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling lands with a left to the head.
Wrestling lands a body punch.
A short right from Wrestling on the inside.
Wrestling gets underhooks to prevent Ninja's takedown attempt.
Ninja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wrestling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ninja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wrestling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ninja tries to move into range but Wrestling moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wrestling.
Ninja closes the distance and clinches up with Wrestling, looking for a takedown. Ninja pushes Wrestling against the cage but Wrestling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ninja or perhaps it was just good defense by Wrestling, which made it look bad.
Ninja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Wrestling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrestling scores a nice knee to the body.
Ninja is trying to drag Wrestling to the mat but Wrestling just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wrestling lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrestling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ninja.
A short right from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a knee to the head.
Wrestling can't find room to land a body shot as Ninja controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestlefuck Wrestling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ninja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice sprawl there from Wrestling as Ninja shoots in.
Wrestling throws out a counter right but Ninja avoids it with no problem.
Ninja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wrestling defends it nicely.

Wrestling closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Wrestling on the inside.
Wrestling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wrestling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
Wrestling lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ninja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Wrestling fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrestling.
Wrestling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
Wrestling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrestling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ninja wants to take the fight to the mat but Wrestling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wrestling can't find room to land a body shot as Ninja controls the action.
Wrestling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrestling pushes Ninja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrestling misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrestling.
Wrestling scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrestling working Ninja over with knees to the body.
Wrestling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrestling.
Wrestling prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wrestling obliges.
Wrestling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wrestling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrestling with a knee to the head.
Wrestling lands a left hand.
Wrestling has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right hand to the body from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wrestling pushes Ninja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a nice shot to the body.
Wrestling is leaning against Ninja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrestling lands a nice uppercut.
Wrestling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrestling gets through Ninja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wrestling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrestling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Wrestling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestling working Ninja over with knees to the body.
Wrestling prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling pushes Ninja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrestling is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wrestling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrestling putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ninja in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wrestling is leaning against Ninja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrestling landing knees to the body.
Wrestling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ninja tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Wrestling.
Wrestling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrestling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrestling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Wrestling lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Test Ninja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrestling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ninja misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestlefuck Wrestling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wrestling winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestlefuck Wrestling!