PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sticky Fingaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josip Mamic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fingaz
vs
Mamic

172 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ronin Ringwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sticky Fingaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josip Mamic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fingaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamic connects with a high kick.

It looks like Sticky Fingaz has been cut.
Mamic missing with a left hand there. Fingaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamic looks to score with a jab to the body but Fingaz is just out of range.
Fingaz looks for a takedown but Mamic sprawls well.
Mamic throws the left hand but Fingaz avoids the punch easily.
Mamic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fingaz.
Mamic moves in looking to clinch but Fingaz pushes him off.

Mamic moves into the clinch.
Mamic throws an elbow that misses.
Fingaz avoids the elbow strike from Mamic, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mamic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fingaz's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fingaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mamic is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sticky Fingaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fingaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mamic after a bit of a struggle.
Fingaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mamic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fingaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Mamic.
Mamic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamic is pressed up against the cage. Fingaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mamic down to the mat. Mamic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mamic scores with a punch to the head.
Fingaz shoots in and drives through. Mamic sprawls well.
Fingaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamic.
Mamic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Mamic darts in and clinches Fingaz up against the cage.
Mamic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mamic misses with an elbow strike.

Mamic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamic leaves Fingaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mamic tries to land a front kick but Fingaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Mamic darts in and clinches Fingaz up against the cage.

Mamic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamic throws out a leg kick but Fingaz moves out of range and Mamic only half commits.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fingaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Mamic, which made it look bad.

Fingaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mamic napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Mamic sneaks out the side door and pushes Fingaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fingaz fails to land the takedown.

Mamic moves into the clinch.
Fingaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mamic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mamic pushes off an throws an elbow but Fingaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Fingaz has clasped his hands together around Mamic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Mamic bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Josip Mamic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fingaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Mamic there.

Fingaz is rocked!

Mamic clinches with his opponent.
Oh Fingaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamic throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mamic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fingaz's brow.
Mamic pushes off an throws an elbow but Fingaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mamic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fingaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamic misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mamic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fingaz's brow.
Mamic lands an elbow just above Fingaz 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fingaz goes for a takedown attempt but Mamic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fingaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mamic scores with a nice head shot.
Mamic swinging wildly here.
Fingaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamic.
Mamic throws a big shot that misses.
Mamic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mamic, right into the meat.
Fingaz moves out of range as Mamic strikes.
Mamic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fingaz blocks a jab.
Mamic looks for the body kick but Fingaz saw that one coming.
Fingaz shoots in but Mamic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fingaz sets himself, and Mamic steps forward looking for the clinch! Fingaz avoids it this time.
Mamic looks to throw the jab but Fingaz is out of range.
Mamic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mamic slaps away a takedown attempt from Fingaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mamic rushes Fingaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fingaz dodges an elbow strike from Mamic.
Mamic misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fingaz avoids the elbow strike from Mamic, against the cage.
Mamic stops a takedown attempt from Fingaz.
Mamic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fingaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mamic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fingaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mamic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fingaz is breathing heavily.
Fingaz blocks an elbow strike from Mamic.
Fingaz tries for a takedown but Mamic manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamic is trying to break the clinch but Fingaz is controlling him.
Mamic throws an elbow that misses.
Fingaz prevents Mamic from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josip Mamic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sticky Fingaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mamic scores with a decent looking hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fingaz.
A little jabbing left from Mamic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fingaz fails with the takedown.
Mamic throws a solid leg kick but Fingaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mamic.
That kick from Mamic tenderised Fingaz's leg. Fingaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamic misses with a two punch combination.
Mamic throws a hook but Fingaz blocks it.
Fingaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sticky Fingaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamic lunges at Fingaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fingaz's hand.
The crowd cheers as Mamic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fingaz doesn't seem phased though.
Josip Mamic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fingaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Mamic tries to sprawl out of it but Fingaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mamic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fingaz shoots in and drives through. Mamic sprawls well.
Sticky Fingaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fingaz! Mamic dives in looking to finish! Fingaz is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josip Mamic!