PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Wrestlefuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Captain Wrestlefuck told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Fang
vs
Wrestlefuck

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthew Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Wrestlefuck!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestlefuck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fang tries to counter with a takedown but Wrestlefuck is quick to defend against it.
Fang slips a jab and a cross from Wrestlefuck.
Fang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wrestlefuck manages to circle out of the way.
Fang dodges the punch combination from Wrestlefuck.
Donk. Wrestlefuck catches Fang right on the button with a cross.
Wrestlefuck misses with a series of wild punches.
Wrestlefuck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wrestlefuck has Fang up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrestlefuck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fangs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrestlefuck.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrestlefuck.
Fang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wrestlefuck misses with some punches.
Wrestlefuck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Wrestlefuck prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fang fails to pull guard.
Wrestlefuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Fang blocking some punches.
Wrestlefuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fang blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wrestlefuck scores with a shoulder strike.
Wrestlefuck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrestlefuck scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Fang blocks an uppercut.
Fang looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Wrestlefuck to work.
Fang wants to take the fight to the mat but Wrestlefuck manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Fang pulls guard.
Wrestlefuck stopping the sweep attempt from Fang.
Wrestlefuck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestlefuck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wrestlefuck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrestlefuck wants to control from the top but Fang keeps moving.
Fang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fang passes the guard and advances to mount!

Fang looking to secure an arm triangle but Wrestlefuck defends it well.
Wrestlefuck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wrestlefuck is holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wrestlefuck is desperately trying to improve his position but Fang has a good base and remains in mount.

Fang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wrestlefuck has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wrestlefuck blocking the ground and pound.
Wrestlefuck is bucking up trying to escape but Fang cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fang throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wrestlefuck because Fang loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestlefuck holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fang tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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!
Fang working Wrestlefuck over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wrestlefuck throws a series of punches but Fang moves out of range.
Wrestlefuck misses with the combination.
Fang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wrestlefuck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck misses with a lunging right hand
and Fang counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wrestlefuck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestlefuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Captain Wrestlefuck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrestlefuck lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrestlefuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrestlefuck cracks a nice hook into Fang's ribs.
Wrestlefuck throws a series of punches but Fang moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang takes one to the chin there.
Fang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wrestlefuck takes a swing at Fang's ribcage but misses.
Wrestlefuck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wrestlefuck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrestlefuck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wrestlefuck.
A punch combination from Wrestlefuck misses.
Wrestlefuck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wrestlefuck misses with a wild body shot.
Wrestlefuck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fang rather than just go for the knockout.
Wrestlefuck misses with the combination.
Wrestlefuck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fang. Fang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Captain Wrestlefuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wrestlefuck misses with a double jab.
Wrestlefuck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrestlefuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrestlefuck pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fang back to the cage. Wrestlefuck follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wrestlefuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fang.
Fang throws a counter high kick but Wrestlefuck was just alert enough to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Wrestlefuck.
Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wrestlefuck looks to throw the jab but Fang is out of range.
Wrestlefuck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Fang gets a takedown into half guard.
Fang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wrestlefuck is breathing heavily.
Fang trying to control from half guard but Wrestlefuck is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fang trying to control but Wrestlefuck is having none of it.
Fang misses with a head shot.
Fang looking to control but Wrestlefuck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fang 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang landing shots from mount.
Fang looking to control but Wrestlefuck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Fang is working for a guillotine from mount but Wrestlefuck frees his head quite easily.
Fang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fang thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fang thowing shots but they're missing.
Wrestlefuck avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Wrestlefuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wrestlefuck swings for the body but Fang moves out of range.
It looked like Fang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck tries to bum rush Fang with a series of wild strikes but Fang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wrestlefuck scores with a nice right hand.
Fang defending well as Wrestlefuck loads up on a big left hand.
Fang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wrestlefuck swinging wildly here.
Wrestlefuck with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestlefuck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fang. Fang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fang dodges the punch combination from Wrestlefuck.
Fang throws a quick counter head kick but Wrestlefuck was just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang slips a jab and a cross from Wrestlefuck.
Fang throws a counter high kick but Wrestlefuck was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wrestlefuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fang fails with the takedown.
Wrestlefuck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wrestlefuck.
Fang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrestlefuck throws a series of punches but Fang avoids them all with ease.
Wrestlefuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestlefuck throws a series of punches but Fang moves out of range.
Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matthew Fang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrestlefuck misses with a double jab.
Wrestlefuck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Wrestlefuck - just one landing.
Fang shoots in and drives through. Wrestlefuck sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fang slips under a jab from Wrestlefuck.
Fang feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Wrestlefuck misses.
Fang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wrestlefuck defends it nicely.
Wrestlefuck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrestlefuck swings for the body but Fang moves out of range.
Wrestlefuck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fang's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestlefuck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fang. Fang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wrestlefuck throws a combination. Fang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wrestlefuck cracks Fang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wrestlefuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wrestlefuck throws a jab when Fang was well out of range.
Fang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wrestlefuck sprawls and moves away.
Wrestlefuck cracks Fang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Wrestlefuck gets a double leg takedown into Fang's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang is trying to control the position but Wrestlefuck postures up.
Wrestlefuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fang pulls Wrestlefuck in close to his closed guard and prevents Wrestlefuck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matthew Fang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestlefuck preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wrestlefuck is sitting in close to Fang's body. Fang has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wrestlefuck is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wrestlefuck is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fang.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Fang!