PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Wasabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wasabi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pokerface. Mclovin has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wasabi
vs
Mclovin

180 cm
21
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

186 cm
24
190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucky Wasabi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin looks to land a combination. Wasabi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lucky Wasabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Wasabi does no damage.
Wasabi misses with a hook. Mclovin ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Wasabi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wasabi takes a swing at Mclovin's ribcage but misses.
Wasabi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mclovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wasabi tries to clinch but Mclovin is having none of it.
Mclovin throws a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Mclovin.
Mclovin connects with a high kick.
Mclovin misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasabi avoids the head kick by Mclovin.
Wasabi wants to clinch.
Mclovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasabi is just out of range.
Wasabi misses with a body shot.
Wasabi throws out a loose jab but Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mclovin misses with a wild combination.

That's two 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.
A head kick from Mclovin lands but Wasabi takes it in his stride.
Wasabi throws a hook but Mclovin avoids it easily.
Mclovin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wasabi throws a lazy right hand but Mclovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mclovin misses with a head kick.
Wasabi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mclovin's head.
Wasabi scores with a punch to the head.
Wasabi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mclovin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wasabi really felt that one!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasabi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mclovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wasabi throws a predictable looking body shot

and Mclovin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wasabi's guard now.
Mclovin won't allow Wasabi to sweep him here.
Wasabi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasabi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasabi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mclovin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasabi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mclovin trying to control but Wasabi is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mclovin is pushing down on Wasabi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasabi is fighting to maintain full guard but Mclovin has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mclovin seems to be looking for submissions.

Mclovin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mclovin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Mclovin is trying to work for a kimura but Wasabi is defending well.
Mclovin tries to pass to full mount but Wasabi defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Mclovin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mclovin throws a body kick that misses.
Wasabi tries to clinch but Mclovin moves away

and Mclovin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mclovin.
Mclovin stays in close to Wasabi's body and controls the position.
Mclovin trying to control but Wasabi is working from the bottom.
Mclovin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasabi is retaining full guard.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasabi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mclovin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasabi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin content to stall in guard here.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasabi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mclovin swats away the attempt to clinch by Wasabi.
Mclovin tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Mclovin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wasabi is looking for a sweep.

Mclovin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasabi stops Mclovin from passing to mount.

Mclovin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wasabi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wasabi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mclovin is looking for a kimura but Wasabi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mclovin to get the leverage.
Mclovin is looking to stall here but Wasabi recovers full guard.

Mclovin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wasabi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mclovin, into his guard.
Mclovin is breathing heavily.
Wasabi preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mclovin looking for subs off his back but Wasabi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wasabi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Mclovin actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mclovin tries to get to full guard but Wasabi has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Mclovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wasabi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A combination from Wasabi does no damage.
Mclovin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wasabi swivels and escapes.
Mclovin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wasabi closes the distance but Mclovin moves to the side

and Mclovin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mclovin.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasabi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mclovin controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mclovin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wasabi dives on top into guard.
Wasabi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mclovin is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mclovin is on top in guard.

Mclovin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wasabi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wasabi has escaped and now he's on top!
Mclovin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mclovin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasabi is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mclovin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wasabi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mclovin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wasabi stopping the sweep attempt from Mclovin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mclovin has his foot on Wasabi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasabi works his way back into a safe position though.
Wasabi passes Mclovin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mclovin wants to sweep but Wasabi has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wasabi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mclovin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mclovin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wasabi's guard now.
Mclovin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wasabi's guard.

Mclovin is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wasabi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mclovin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wasabi reverses the position - he's now on top in Mclovin's guard.
Wasabi tries to stand but Mclovin is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Mclovin really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A jab from Wasabi misses.

Wasabi clinches up against the cage.
Wasabi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Mclovin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wasabi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wasabi.
Lucky Wasabi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin lands a head kick!
Mclovin shoots in and drives through. Wasabi sprawls well.
Wasabi moves forwards but Mclovin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wasabi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mclovin counters with a head kick. That will keep Wasabi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mclovin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mclovin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wasabi will feel that in the morning.
Mclovin avoids the body shot from Wasabi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasabi throws a big shot that misses.
Mclovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mclovin moves out of range as Wasabi strikes.
Wasabi blocks a head kick by Mclovin.

Mclovin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Mclovin swings around for an armbar but Wasabi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mclovin's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mclovin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wasabi has passed into half guard!
Mclovin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Wasabi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mclovin.
Mclovin tries to buck Wasabi off but Wasabi is having none of it.
Wasabi controls the position.
Mclovin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasabi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wasabi trying to control the position but Mclovin is working away.
Mclovin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fedor Mclovin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mclovin gets back to half guard.
Mclovin wants to get back to full guard but Wasabi has mounted him!
Wasabi tries to control but Mclovin wriggling away.
Mclovin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Mclovin dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Wasabi moves in looking to clinch but Mclovin pushes him off.
Wasabi wants to clinch.
Wasabi cracks Mclovin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mclovin tries a head kick but it misses.

Mclovin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasabi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wasabi swings wildly with an uppercut but Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mclovin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Wasabi as the two fighters clinch.
Wasabi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wasabi being controlled against the cage.
Mclovin blocks a body shot from Wasabi.
Mclovin is working for takedown but Wasabi is calmly controlling the position for now.

Wasabi breaks from the clinch.
Mclovin moves away from the strike by Wasabi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wasabi blocks a head kick by Mclovin.
Mclovin misses with a double jab.
A combination from Mclovin does no damage.
Wasabi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mclovin at a distance.
Wasabi scores with a three punch combo!
Mclovin misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Wasabi misses

and Mclovin counters with a takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mclovin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Mclovin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wasabi, who protects the arm well.
Wasabi wants to get back to his feet but Mclovin drags him back down.
Mclovin throws an elbow but Wasabi slips to the side and avoids it well.

Mclovin swings around for an armbar but Wasabi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mclovin's guard.

Mclovin is working an open guard so Wasabi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mclovin avoids the body shot from Wasabi.
A jab from Wasabi misses.

Wasabi has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wasabi.
Mclovin tries for a takedown but Wasabi manages to get underhooks.
Wasabi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucky Wasabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mclovin breaks the clinch.
Wasabi lands a jab to the nose.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wasabi as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Wasabi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mclovin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Mclovin!
Fedor Mclovin is the new middleweight champion!