PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Head (ranked 6054 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr PepperHead (ranked 6053 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Head
vs
PepperHead

183 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr PepperHead!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

PepperHead throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Head tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. PepperHead is in Head's guard.

Head working for a triangle but PepperHead defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PepperHead wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
PepperHead works a leg free and moves into half guard.
PepperHead is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Head manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head controls PepperHead momentarily but PepperHead frees himself.
Head is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because PepperHead is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Head can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as PepperHead controls the pace.
PepperHead trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Head lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Head is on top in guard.

PepperHead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Head. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
PepperHead trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Head distracts PepperHead with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
PepperHead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Head is one step ahead there.
PepperHead pulls Head in close to his closed guard and prevents Head from doing any damage or advancing position.
Head with a nice head shot there.
PepperHead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
PepperHead being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head stands up over PepperHead, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
PepperHead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Head postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Head wants to get up but he can't break PepperHead's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Head stands up over PepperHead, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Head lands a couple of digs.
Head has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of PepperHead is proving hard to escape from.
Head throwing strikes from guard but PepperHead blocks nicely.
Head scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

PepperHead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Head gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Head has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of PepperHead is proving hard to escape from.
Head makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Head throws a big right hand that misses.
Head distracts PepperHead with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
PepperHead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Head wants to control from the top but PepperHead keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
PepperHead keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Head dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

PepperHead throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
PepperHead throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
PepperHead fails with the takedown.
PepperHead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Head defends it nicely.

Head has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

PepperHead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
PepperHead tries for a takedown but Head sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brock Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr PepperHead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Head drives through and clinches with PepperHead against the cage.
Head is trying to drag PepperHead to the mat but PepperHead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
PepperHead has Head pressed against the cage, preventing Head from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
PepperHead fails to pull guard.
Head misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from PepperHead.

Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up but PepperHead swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Head gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by PepperHead.

It looks like Brock Head has been cut.
Head is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head taking a breather.
Head is trying to drag PepperHead to the mat but PepperHead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Head manages to break the clinch.
Head tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
PepperHead lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Head backs up against the cage.

Head instigates a clinch.
Head has PepperHead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. PepperHead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head tries to score a body lock takedown but PepperHead shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
PepperHead tries to pull guard but Head forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Head lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
PepperHead trying to control here.
Head lands with a punch from half guard.
Head is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Head not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
PepperHead is trying to stand up here but Head is controlling him well.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PepperHead can do to turn this around?
Head is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if PepperHead can do anything to dispel that myth.
PepperHead trying to control from the bottom.
Head scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
PepperHead is trying to maintain the position but Head is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Head has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Head is trying to control. PepperHead wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Head thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Head seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brock Head overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Head missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Head lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Head scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head is nestled in close to PepperHead, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Head dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Head's cut.
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!

PepperHead instigates a clinch.
Head has PepperHead pushed against the cage.
PepperHead drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Head gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, PepperHead throws an elbow but misses.

Head breaks the clinch.
Head tries to clinch there but PepperHead circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Head fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PepperHead, pushing him back against the cage.

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

PepperHead gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head tries to circle away but PepperHead has him pinned against the cage.
PepperHead trying to land knees to the body.
Head trying to control the position but instead, PepperHead has worked for underhooks and has pushed Head into the cage.
Head is trying to break the clinch but PepperHead has him pressed against the cage.

PepperHead manages to break the clinch.

PepperHead closes the distance and pushes Head back into the cage.
Head drops down looking for an ankle pick but PepperHead pulls his leg out and moves away.
PepperHead dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on PepperHead's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Head as PepperHead shoots in.
Brock Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr PepperHead.

Head is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in PepperHead's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head tries to stand but can't do so whilst PepperHead controls his leg.
PepperHead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for PepperHead.
PepperHead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

PepperHead working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Head doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Head manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Head postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
PepperHead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Head manages to get himself to full guard.

PepperHead stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Head throws up his legs and catches PepperHead in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! PepperHead tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Head! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brock Head!