PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Delphino Atlantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atlantis comes to the cage accompanied by Rancid - Time Bomb. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Atlantis
vs
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz

175 cm
33
170 lbs
20 - 12 - 2

182 cm
38
159 lbs
23 - 16 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Delphino Atlantis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to land a combination but Atlantis avoids it well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atlantis tries to land a front kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atlantis.
A head kick misses from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Atlantis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washengtoneo Bandairrezz as he avoids it easily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circle momentarily. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to take a breather but Atlantis is having none of it.
Atlantis is looking to improve his position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Atlantis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control but Atlantis is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be looking for submissions.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to take a breather but Atlantis is having none of it.
Atlantis tries to get to full guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has control of the leg.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves into the clinch successfully.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz successfully pulls guard.
Atlantis wants to control from the top but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping full guard, as Atlantis tries to pass.
Atlantis is looking to work some ground and pound but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has wrist control.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working a defensive guard here.
Atlantis landing some decent shots from guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atlantis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atlantis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atlantis working some strikes from top position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controlling Atlantis's posture.
Atlantis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps working.
Atlantis is working Washengtoneo Bandairrezz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Atlantis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz parries the strikes from Atlantis easily there. Atlantis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to escape.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can't do much from the bottom here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes Atlantis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Atlantis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atlantis is looking to take a break and control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atlantis in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz as Atlantis shoots in.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
My spies in Schneebly's Circuit Training inform me that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz passes to side control.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Atlantis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlantis with the ground and pound but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has his hands on Atlantis's head, controlling the position.
Atlantis is looking to work some ground and pound but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlantis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Atlantis pushing down on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to get back to his feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is not content to let Atlantis control the position.
Atlantis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atlantis is looking to take a break and control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to get back to his feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Atlantis thows a huge punch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dodges it nicely.
Atlantis trying to mount his opponent but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defends it.
Atlantis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to stand up here but Atlantis is controlling him well.
Atlantis prevents Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from improving his position.

Atlantis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atlantis trying to advance position but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters by regaining guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping moving, preventing Atlantis from controlling successfully.

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

Atlantis is looking for a triangle but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Atlantis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is aware though and is defending well.
Atlantis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is one step ahead there.

Atlantis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is aware though and is defending well.

Atlantis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Washengtoneo Bandairrezz passes into side control.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to take a break and control but Atlantis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in and gets a takedown into Atlantis's guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Atlantis is working from the bottom.

Atlantis working for a triangle but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atlantis pulls Washengtoneo Bandairrezz in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to pass the guard.

Atlantis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to pass the guard but Atlantis is keeping the position.

Atlantis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up and lands a big shot to Atlantis's brow.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atlantis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has managed to get both his arms back between Atlantis's legs - danger averted.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control from the top but Atlantis keeps moving.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two 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.

Atlantis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Atlantis can't keep his opponent in guard - Washengtoneo Bandairrezz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stalling.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz prevents Atlantis from improving his position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves nicely into side control.
Delphino Atlantis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis tries to bench press Washengtoneo Bandairrezz off him but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps the position.
Check out the look on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands some shots froms side control.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Atlantis tries to improve position but can't.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working Atlantis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working the ground and pound but Atlantis is defending the strikes.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atlantis tries to buck Washengtoneo Bandairrezz off but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is having none of it.
Atlantis is not content to let Washengtoneo Bandairrezz control the position.
Atlantis is trying to get back to half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to take a break and control but Atlantis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis tries to bench press Washengtoneo Bandairrezz off him but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps the position.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Atlantis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Atlantis is looking for a sweep.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control the position but Atlantis is working away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atlantis gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
Our winner, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Delphino Atlantis spoke after the fight, saying 'He slippery dolphinned me me, I need to see a doctor and a therapist in no particular order.'.