PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Complete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist comes into the arena with Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Artist
vs
Complete

182 cm
27
192 lbs
16 - 4 - 1

180 cm
27
190 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Lion Fightwear

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 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Complete!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Complete looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Complete throws a series of punches but Artist moves out of range.
Artist circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Artist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Artist.
Artist moves out of range as Complete strikes.
Artist tries to counter with a takedown but Complete is quick to defend against it.
Complete pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artist attempts a counter takedown but Complete avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complete throws a sloppy head kick

and Artist counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Artist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Complete won't allow Artist to pass to mount.
Artist throws a strike but Complete avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Artist advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Artist seems to be working for a kimura but Complete defends the submission attempt.
Complete keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Complete avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artist.
Artist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Complete keeps working.
Complete felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Artist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artist trying to control from half guard but Complete is working away.
Complete blocking the ground and pound attempt from Artist.
Artist wants to take a breather but Complete is having none of it.
Complete is trying to stand up here but Artist is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Artist is trying to work for a kimura but Complete is defending well.
Complete avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artist.

Artist wants to work for an arm triangle but Complete is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Artist looking for a submission but Complete manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Complete is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Artist has gone for a leg lock! Complete slips out almost immediately though and dives into Artist's guard.

Complete scoring with punches to the head and body.
Complete trying to control the position from guard on top but Artist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complete throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Artist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Complete loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Complete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Artist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Complete wants to control from the top but Artist keeps moving.

Artist working for a triangle but Complete defends it easily.
Complete throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Artist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Complete.
Artist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Complete.
Complete lands a couple of digs.
Complete postures up in Artist's guard and throws a big left but Artist blocks it.
Complete content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Complete looking to sit in guard and control but Artist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Artist drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Complete manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Artist has Complete in his guard.

Complete distracts Artist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Complete dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Artist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Artist shoots in but no luck this time.
The Artist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artist closes the distance and clinches up with Complete, looking for a takedown. Artist pushes Complete against the cage but Complete circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artist ducks under a wild hook from Complete.
Complete connects with a looping right hand.
Artist ducks under a wild hook from Complete.
Artist changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Artist on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Complete clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist is working for takedown but Complete is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Artist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complete has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Artist is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Complete lands a left hand.
Come on Complete - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Complete manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist throwing strikes but missing.
Complete 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.
Artist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Artist has gone for a leg lock! Complete slips out almost immediately though and dives into Artist's guard.

Complete connects with a couple of short punches.
Complete looking to sit in guard and control but Artist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Artist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Complete wants to sweep here but Artist controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Complete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Complete is on top in guard.

Artist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Complete is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Complete is working Artist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Complete trying to stand up but can't free himself from Artist's guard.
Complete lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complete loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Complete postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Complete landing with the ground and pound.
Artist keeping moving, preventing Complete from controlling successfully.
Complete is working Artist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Artist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Complete content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Complete throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four 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.
Complete sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Artist's guard.
Complete throwing shots but Artist is blocking nicely.
Complete trying to mount his opponent but Artist defends it.
Complete winds up and cracks Artist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Artist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Artist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Complete pulls his head out easily.
Complete working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Complete throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Artist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Complete.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Complete showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Complete has Artist up against the cage in a clinch.

Artist is fighting off a takedown attempt but Complete is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Artist to the mat. Artist regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Complete scoring with some ground and pound.
Complete scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Complete is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Complete content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complete lands a couple of digs.
Complete throws a big elbow that misses.
Complete lands a couple of digs.
Complete is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Artist is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Complete throwing strikes from guard but Artist blocks nicely.
Complete is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Complete postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Artist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Complete trying to control the position from guard on top but Artist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artist has momentary wrist control but Complete slips an elbow through the middle.
Complete pushes down on Artist's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Complete throwing shots but Artist is blocking nicely.
Artist seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complete looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Artist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Complete trying to control the action but Artist is working from the bottom.
Artist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Complete scores with a couple of nice shots.
Complete seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Artist is looking to improve his position.
Complete drops an elbow to the side of Artist's head.
Complete has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Complete lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Artist! More strikes land and this one is all over! Complete jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Complete!