PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Big Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Shermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Guy comes to the cage accompanied by riz ortolani - oh my love (feat. katyna ranieri).. Shermann has chosen Nirvana - Dumb as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Big Guy
vs
Shermann

210 cm
26
295 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

186 cm
26
300 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mario Big Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Shermann!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Big Guy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Big Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Shermann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Big Guy's guard.

Big Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Shermann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Big Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shermann has managed to get both his arms back between Big Guy's legs - danger averted.
Big Guy tries to strike from the bottom.
Big Guy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shermann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Big Guy has Shermann pulled in close to control his posture.
Big Guy keeping full guard, as Shermann tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Big Guy looking for a guillotine here but Shermann defends easily.
Big Guy wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shermann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Big Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Big Guy looking for subs off his back but Shermann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Big Guy is breathing heavily.
Big Guy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shermann lands strikes from half guard.

Big Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shermann pulls his head out easily.
Shermann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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.
Shermann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Big Guy actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shermann connects with a nice short shot to Big Guy's temple.

It looks like Mario Big Guy has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shermann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Shermann.

Big Guy is rocked!

Mario Big Guy's cut is getting worse.
Shermann working Big Guy over with strikes.
Oh Big Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Mario Big Guy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shermann working the head and body with strikes.

Jeez, Mario Big Guy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Big Guy defends it well.
Shermann lands a big elbow - Big Guy is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Shermann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shermann!