PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devon TheDude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mutsu xx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

TheDude
vs
xx

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon TheDude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mutsu xx!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

TheDude drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

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

TheDude tries for a kimura but xx is defending well.
TheDude avoids the strikes from the bottom by xx.
xx sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
xx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
xx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
xx is striking off his back. TheDude thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
xx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
xx flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
xx flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
xx missing with punches from the bottom.
xx tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
xx wants to get back to full guard.
xx tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
xx misses with some strikes from the bottom.
xx lands a couple of sideways elbows.

TheDude stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows xx to get to his feet.
xx shoots in looking for a takedown. TheDude tries to sprawl out of it but xx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. TheDude manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

TheDude gets a takedown into half guard.
TheDude knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for xx on the ground.
xx misses with some strikes from the bottom.
TheDude thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed xx's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. xx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
xx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
xx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
xx striking off his back but it's not causing TheDude any problems.
TheDude trying to control the position from guard on top but xx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDude is breathing heavily.
TheDude is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because xx is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
xx trying to strike off his back.
TheDude has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
xx striking off his back but it's not causing TheDude any problems.
TheDude trying to control the position from guard on top but xx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
xx tries to strike from the bottom.
xx throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
xx has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
xx fails to land the takedown.
Devon TheDude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutsu xx.
xx shoots in for a takedown but TheDude shows good takedown defense.
TheDude stuffs the takedown attempt from xx. xx gets slowly back to his feet.

TheDude gets the takedown into side control.
TheDude trying to control the action but xx is working from the bottom.
TheDude is really struggling to control xx but he's trying to hold on to the position.
xx regains half guard.
xx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
xx flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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.
xx punching from the bottom.
xx is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
xx punching from the bottom.
xx landing rabbit punches to the side of TheDude's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
xx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
xx missing with punches from the bottom.
xx tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
xx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
xx striking off his back but it's not causing TheDude any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now xx is on top in guard.

xx stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
xx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon TheDude dominated that round.
That's time! TheDude's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice sprawl there from TheDude as xx shoots in.
TheDude throws a big shot that misses.
xx shoots in and drives through. TheDude sprawls well.
xx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? TheDude is fending him off so far but xx persists. Nope, TheDude circles away and we're back to standing.
Devon TheDude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutsu xx.
xx fails to land the takedown.
xx with a lazy takedown attempt
and TheDude counters with a three punch combo that has xx backing up. xx nods at TheDude to acknowledge the strikes.
xx shoots in and drives through. TheDude sprawls well.
xx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
TheDude throws a head kick that misses.
xx shoots in for a takedown but TheDude shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
xx shoots in and drives through. TheDude sprawls well.
TheDude throwing a counter right hand but xx manages to avoid it.

TheDude shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. xx manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Devon TheDude overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
xx keeping moving, preventing TheDude from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheDude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. xx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheDude wants to control from the top but xx keeps moving.
xx thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
xx keeping moving, preventing TheDude from controlling successfully.
xx striking off his back but it's not causing TheDude any problems.
xx tries to strike from the bottom.
TheDude won't allow xx to sweep him here.
xx throwing short punches from the bottom.
xx will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
xx shoots in for a takedown but TheDude shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

TheDude gets caught napping as xx dives in and scores a takedown. TheDude manages to retain guard.

xx gets to his feet - TheDude follows without any prompting.
xx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
xx misses with a takedown attempt
and TheDude counters with a one-two to the body.

xx bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
TheDude is trying to get back to half guard.

xx has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
xx shoots in and drives through. TheDude sprawls well.
xx tries to score a power double leg takedown but TheDude sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten xx somewhat.
TheDude misses with a head kick.
xx dives in and grabs TheDude's left leg, looking for a takedown. TheDude pushes down on xx's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TheDude drives through with a takedown into guard.
xx thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
xx lands some strikes from the bottom.
xx tries to strike from the bottom.
xx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

TheDude is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TheDude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that xx can do to turn this around?
TheDude is working hard here to advance position.
TheDude is trying to control but can't.

xx escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

xx stands up and we're back to a striking position.

xx fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. TheDude sprawls well initially but xx persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
TheDude wants to improve his position but xx is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

xx decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

xx gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows TheDude to score an easy takedown into full guard.
xx throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
xx punching from the bottom.
TheDude trying to control the position from guard on top but xx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon TheDude dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

xx shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches TheDude napping and manages to drive through into side control!
xx has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

xx decides to stand up, so the ref orders TheDude to his feet.

TheDude looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for xx!
xx parries the strikes from TheDude easily there. TheDude is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable xx to escape.
TheDude wants to lay and pray for a moment but xx keeps working.
xx throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
xx is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on TheDude's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
xx misses with some strikes from the bottom.
xx misses with some strikes from the bottom.
xx manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
xx doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
xx trying to strike off his back.
xx looking to hit a scissor sweep but TheDude is one step ahead there.
TheDude trying to control the position from guard on top but xx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDude wants to pass the guard but xx is keeping the position.
xx striking off his back but it's not causing TheDude any problems.
xx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
xx punching to the body, from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
xx tries to strike from the bottom.
xx will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
xx circles away from the clinch attempt.

xx shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

xx gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

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

TheDude is working an open guard so xx takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
xx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

xx closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into TheDude's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

xx gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

xx dives in and scores a takedown into TheDude's guard.

xx decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on TheDude, up you get!

xx manages to get an easy takedown there - catching TheDude on his heels. He'll look to pass TheDude's guard now, I'm sure.

TheDude manages to escape and get back to his feet.
xx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Devon TheDude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from xx is defended easily by TheDude.
Devon TheDude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutsu xx.
Nice takedown defense from TheDude. No joy for xx on that attempt.

TheDude drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
TheDude wants to control from the top but xx keeps moving.

TheDude gets to his feet. xx looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TheDude leaves xx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
TheDude tries a head kick but it misses.

xx throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. TheDude was covering up waiting for the punch and xx finishes the takedown easily into guard.
TheDude trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
TheDude is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

xx stands and steps away. TheDude gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
xx shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TheDude sprawls well. TheDude wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. xx gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Devon TheDude.
Well TheDude has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon TheDude!
In defeat, Mutsu xx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Desculpe!!!'.