PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cameron MacGruffyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

MacGruffyd
vs
Wibowo

183 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron MacGruffyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from MacGruffyd is predictable there

and Wibowo counters with a takedown into side control.
Wibowo tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGruffyd's legs.
MacGruffyd tries to escape but Wibowo is in control.
Wibowo lands an elbow.
Wibowo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wibowo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacGruffyd is trying to get back to his feet.
Wibowo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibowo landing a few strikes.
MacGruffyd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wibowo connects with a decent elbow.
Wibowo is looking to take a break and control but MacGruffyd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wibowo taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGruffyd taking a bit of punishment here - Wibowo scoring with strikes.
MacGruffyd tries to escape but Wibowo is in control.
Wibowo working the ground and pound.
Wibowo prevents MacGruffyd from escaping the position.
MacGruffyd is not content to let Wibowo control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wibowo tries to advance to mount but MacGruffyd denies him.
Wibowo in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo happy to just control the position for now.
Wibowo wants to control but MacGruffyd is keeping him busy.
Wibowo working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wibowo lands a nice forearm strike.
MacGruffyd is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Wibowo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
MacGruffyd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wibowo prevents MacGruffyd from escaping the position.

Wibowo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd is not content to let Wibowo control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Wibowo looking to control but instead MacGruffyd has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
MacGruffyd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wibowo on the ground.

Wibowo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGruffyd sees it coming and defends easily.
Wibowo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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.
Wibowo wants to control but MacGruffyd is keeping him busy.
MacGruffyd wants to get back to his feet.
Wibowo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGruffyd is looking to escape.
MacGruffyd trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nice strikes from Wibowo there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wibowo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wibowo slips a nice elbow through MacGruffyd's hands, connecting with MacGruffyd's forehead.
Wibowo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGruffyd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Wibowo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wibowo shoots in and drives through. MacGruffyd sprawls well.

MacGruffyd tries to sprawl but Wibowo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacGruffyd wants to get back to his feet.
Wibowo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Wibowo wants to finish this one by submission but MacGruffyd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wibowo.
Wibowo lands with some strikes.
Wibowo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGruffyd is looking to escape.
Wibowo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. MacGruffyd can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wibowo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wibowo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGruffyd is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Wibowo.
Wibowo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wibowo lands with some strikes.
Wibowo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. MacGruffyd can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Wibowo working for a guillotine from mount but MacGruffyd is in no mood to give up.
Wibowo controlling from mount.

MacGruffyd has left one of his arms exposed and Wibowo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. MacGruffyd screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Wibowo!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Wibowo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.