PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machiavelli RestInPiece (ranked 8739 p4p, 622 weight class) and Taga Lampshade (ranked 24574 p4p, 681 weight class). Lampshade has chosen Purple Rain as his entrance music. Taga Lampshade is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

RestInPiece
vs
Lampshade

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Machiavelli RestInPiece!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taga Lampshade!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RestInPiece looks to score with a jab to the body but Lampshade is just out of range.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch but RestInPiece swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lampshade tries to clinch but RestInPiece moves out of range.
Lampshade tries to clinch up but RestInPiece circles away and keeps his distance.
RestInPiece drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lampshade sprawls and moves away.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RestInPiece paws at him with a jab and circles away.
RestInPiece is looking for a counter combo.
Lampshade shoots and misses

and RestInPiece moves into the clinch.
Lampshade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage.

RestInPiece escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

RestInPiece pushes Lampshade up against the cage in a clinch.
Lampshade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lampshade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lampshade misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampshade misses with the head strike.

RestInPiece jumps into guard, dragging Lampshade to the mat.
RestInPiece wants to sweep here but Lampshade controlling him for the moment.

RestInPiece is looking for a triangle but Lampshade pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RestInPiece keeping moving, preventing Lampshade from controlling successfully.
Lampshade wants to get up but he can't break RestInPiece's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lampshade wants to control from the top but RestInPiece keeps moving.

RestInPiece is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lampshade is aware though and is defending well.
Lampshade wants to stand but RestInPiece is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
RestInPiece seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch but RestInPiece swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

RestInPiece has closed the distance and engaged Lampshade in a clinch.

RestInPiece pulls Lampshade into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RestInPiece wants to sweep here but Lampshade controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lampshade is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! RestInPiece is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! RestInPiece has escaped and now he's on top!

Lampshade looking for a guillotine here but RestInPiece defends easily.
Lampshade keeping moving, preventing RestInPiece from controlling successfully.
RestInPiece throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lampshade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst RestInPiece is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

RestInPiece got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lampshade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, RestInPiece has managed to get both his arms back between Lampshade's legs - danger averted.

RestInPiece stands up from Lampshade's guard - RestInPiece perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RestInPiece paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lampshade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and RestInPiece tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taga Lampshade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

RestInPiece explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lampshade tries to clinch but RestInPiece is having none of it.
RestInPiece throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lampshade.
Lampshade wants to clinch up but RestInPiece keeps it at a distance.
RestInPiece swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lampshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lampshade connects with a leg kick. RestInPiece looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

RestInPiece moves into the clinch.
Lampshade jumps guard but RestInPiece turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lampshade tries to throw a body punch but RestInPiece avoids it by throwing Lampshade back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

RestInPiece thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lampshade if he has to take too many more of those.
Lampshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lampshade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. RestInPiece manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lampshade just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRestInPiece.

RestInPiece closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

RestInPiece manages to break the clinch.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch but RestInPiece swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RestInPiece is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lampshade can do to turn this around?
RestInPiece keeps the fight on the outside.
RestInPiece throwing a counter right hand but Lampshade manages to avoid it.
Lampshade wants to clinch
and RestInPiece counters with a two punch combo.
We've been told by RestInPiece's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RestInPiece paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lampshade is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
RestInPiece keeps the fight on the outside.
RestInPiece tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lampshade manages to circle out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from RestInPiece.
RestInPiece throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lampshade's waist but Lampshade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing RestInPiece off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lampshade gets a clinch.
Lampshade tries a body shot but RestInPiece blocks it.
RestInPiece digs a right hand underneath Lampshade's ribcage. Lampshade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lampshade tries to pull guard but RestInPiece holds him up against the cage and eventually Lampshade drops back down to his feet.
RestInPiece drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Machiavelli RestInPiece. That's going to take a lot out of him.

RestInPiece ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. RestInPiece no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lampshade trying to stand up but can't free himself from RestInPiece's guard.
Machiavelli RestInPiece overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
RestInPiece preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Lampshade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
RestInPiece bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lampshade's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece forces his way into half guard.
RestInPiece stalling.

RestInPiece is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
RestInPiece thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

RestInPiece is working for a kimura but Lampshade is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampshade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from RestInPiece.
RestInPiece looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
RestInPiece controlling the action here.
RestInPiece seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lampshade for as long as he can get away with.

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

RestInPiece decides to return to a standing position.
RestInPiece lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by RestInPiece.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lampshade fails with an attempt to clinch.
RestInPiece looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for RestInPiece.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Machiavelli RestInPiece dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch but RestInPiece swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machiavelli RestInPiece is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RestInPiece misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lampshade with the counter takedown but RestInPiece avoids it easily.
Lampshade tries to clinch up but RestInPiece circles away and keeps his distance.
Lampshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RestInPiece paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lampshade fails with the takedown
and RestInPiece counters with a right hand to the body.

Lampshade has RestInPiece up against the cage in a clinch.

RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

RestInPiece gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece digs a right hand underneath Lampshade's ribcage. Lampshade let out a lung full of air as it connected.

RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from RestInPiece is defended easily by Lampshade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampshade darts in looking for a takedown but RestInPiece gets double underhooks and turns Lampshade into the cage.
Lampshade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Taga Lampshade has been cut.
Lampshade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lampshade tries to clinch there but RestInPiece circles away.
Lampshade looks to clinch

and RestInPiece counters with a crisp one two that drops Lampshade! RestInPiece thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lampshade to his feet! Lampshade is in big trouble!

RestInPiece takes the fight into the clinch.
RestInPiece taking a breather.
Lampshade throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lampshade just misses with a elbow thrown towards RestInPiece's brow.

Lampshade manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RestInPiece is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
RestInPiece's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampshade trying to control but RestInPiece is working from the bottom.
Lampshade wants to stand but RestInPiece is controlling his posture from full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
RestInPiece looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Lampshade as RestInPiece shoots in.

Lampshade has managed to clinch.

That's four 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.

RestInPiece gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lampshade is striking off his back. RestInPiece thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
RestInPiece looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
RestInPiece is thwarting Lampshade's attempts to control the position.
Lampshade misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lampshade tries to roll over but RestInPiece keeps him under control.

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 Machiavelli RestInPiece.
Well RestInPiece 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machiavelli RestInPiece!
The defeated Taga Lampshade had this to say: 'All I can do is work on correcting my mistakes, first time out there was a good experience. '.