PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mush Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemmy Frankenfurter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemmy Frankenfurter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mouth
vs
Frankenfurter

191 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
28
300 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mush Mouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemmy Frankenfurter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frankenfurter wants to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mouth.
Frankenfurter is looking to get back to his feet here but Mouth is keeping cool and he's managed to take Frankenfurter's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouth keeps control of the position as Frankenfurter tries to break free.

Mouth has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Frankenfurter has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankenfurter wants to control his opponent's hands but Mouth gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Frankenfurter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mouth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Frankenfurter.
Frankenfurter tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mouth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Frankenfurter is defending well though. Mouth let's go of the attempt for now.
Mouth tries to keep control of the position but Frankenfurter is staying busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Mouth working for the choke.
Frankenfurter can't escape the position.
Mouth has good solid back control here.
Mouth is not going to allow Frankenfurter to sit and survive in this position.
Mouth keeps control of the position as Frankenfurter tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankenfurter prevents Mouth from getting a body triangle.
Frankenfurter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mouth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mouth has the hooks in. Frankenfurter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Frankenfurter trying to control the action but Mouth just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Frankenfurter looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mouth.

Frankenfurter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Mouth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frankenfurter prevents Mouth from getting a body triangle.
Mouth not allowing Frankenfurter to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mush Mouth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Frankenfurter tries to clinch but Mouth is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Frankenfurter. No joy for Mouth on that attempt.
No luck for Mouth with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Frankenfurter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Frankenfurter circles away.
Mouth throws a right and a left that Frankenfurter avoids nicely.
Frankenfurter tries to counter with a clinch but Mouth shakes him off and moves away.
Frankenfurter misses with a looping left.
Mouth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Frankenfurter misses with the combination.
Mush Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankenfurter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mouth.

Frankenfurter pushes Mouth up against the cage in a clinch.
Frankenfurter goes for a takedown attempt but Mouth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frankenfurter misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Frankenfurter tries to get set, Mouth tries to push him back and clinch up but Frankenfurter manages to avoid the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frankenfurter closes the distance and clinches.
Frankenfurter misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frankenfurter as Mouth tries to tie him up.
Frankenfurter swings wildly with an uppercut but Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.

Frankenfurter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Mouth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mouth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Frankenfurter flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mouth 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.
Well, if Mouth 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.
Frankenfurter is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankenfurter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mouth.
Frankenfurter trying to control from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frankenfurter controlling the position for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frankenfurter.
Mush Mouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouth looks for a takedown but Frankenfurter sprawls well.
Frankenfurter wants to counter the offense by Mouth and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mush Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frankenfurter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mouth thinks about countering with a head kick.

Frankenfurter gets a clinch.
Mouth blocks a body shot from Frankenfurter.
Frankenfurter is trying to push Mouth away but Mouth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Mouth drags the fight down to the ground.

Mouth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frankenfurter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frankenfurter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frankenfurter trying to control but Mouth is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lemmy Frankenfurter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Frankenfurter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mouth to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Frankenfurter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mouth is aware though and is defending well.

Frankenfurter is looking for a triangle but Mouth pushes his legs off easily.
Mouth is looking to advance position but Frankenfurter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouth regains half guard.
Frankenfurter is looking to advance position but Mouth won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mouth kicks Frankenfurter off and gets back to his feet.
Mouth closes the distance and clinches up with Frankenfurter, looking for a takedown. Mouth pushes Frankenfurter against the cage but Frankenfurter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mouth tries to close the distance and clinch but Frankenfurter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Mouth scores with a takedown into Frankenfurter's guard.

Frankenfurter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mouth keeps control of Frankenfurter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Frankenfurter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frankenfurter misses with a head kick.
Mouth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Frankenfurter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frankenfurter tries to bum rush Mouth with a series of wild strikes but Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mouth clinches up with Frankenfurter and pushes him back against the cage.
Mouth wants to take the fight to the mat but Frankenfurter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mouth wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mush Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankenfurter avoiding damage as Mouth throws knees to the body.
Frankenfurter tries to pull guard but Mouth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mouth tries to break the clinch but Frankenfurter is controlling the position.

Frankenfurter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Frankenfurter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mouth wants to clinch up but Frankenfurter keeps it at a distance.
Mouth shoots in looking for a takedown but Frankenfurter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mouth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frankenfurter avoids the body shot from Mouth.

Frankenfurter moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankenfurter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frankenfurter swings wildly with an uppercut but Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mouth fails to pull guard.
Frankenfurter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mouth blocks a body shot from Frankenfurter.
Frankenfurter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mouth misses with an elbow strike.
Mouth tries to pull guard but Frankenfurter holds him up against the cage and eventually Mouth drops back down to his feet.
Mouth fails to pull guard.
Mouth looking for a takedown.
Mouth is trying to drag Frankenfurter to the mat but Frankenfurter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankenfurter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mouth is stalling here.
Mouth is trying to pull guard but Frankenfurter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mouth is trying to pull guard but Frankenfurter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Frankenfurter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frankenfurter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mouth.
Mouth stalks Frankenfurter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frankenfurter's face. Frankenfurter staggers backwards, shaken.
Mouth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frankenfurter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mouth somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lemmy Frankenfurter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frankenfurter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemmy Frankenfurter!
Lemmy Frankenfurter decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.