PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mama Told Me (ranked 5422 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zyd Xydddddddddddd (ranked 4755 p4p, 0 weight class). Zyd Xydddddddddddd is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Told Me
vs
Xydddddddddddd

181 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mama Told Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zyd Xydddddddddddd!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xydddddddddddd throws a head kick that misses.

Told Me fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xydddddddddddd, pushing him back against the cage.
Xydddddddddddd jumps guard but Told Me turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Told Me manages to break the clinch.
Told Me moves to clinch but Xydddddddddddd breaks away
and Xydddddddddddd counters with a nice body shot.
Told Me connects with a body shot that sends Xydddddddddddd's belly button to the back.
Told Me looks for a takedown but Xydddddddddddd sprawls well.
A lazy left from Xydddddddddddd finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xydddddddddddd throws a shot to the body.
Told Me slips under a jab from Xydddddddddddd.
Xydddddddddddd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Told Me pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Told Me fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Told Me with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Xydddddddddddd. No joy for Told Me on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mama Told Me. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xydddddddddddd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Told Me goes for a double leg but Xydddddddddddd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xydddddddddddd continues to drive forward.
Told Me misses with a hook.
Xydddddddddddd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Told Me fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Told Me is breathing heavily.
Told Me looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Xydddddddddddd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Told Me takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Mama Told Me has been cut.
Xydddddddddddd lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Told Me takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Told Me moves into the clinch.
Told Me is pressed up against the cage. Xydddddddddddd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Told Me down to the mat. Told Me avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xydddddddddddd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Told Me on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Told Me tries to clinch up
and Xydddddddddddd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Told Me takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Told Me darts in looking for a takedown but Xydddddddddddd gets double underhooks and turns Told Me into the cage.
Told Me takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zyd Xydddddddddddd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xydddddddddddd lands a head kick!
Xydddddddddddd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Told Me looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xydddddddddddd tries a head kick but it misses.
Xydddddddddddd digs a good body shot into Told Me's ribs.
Xydddddddddddd dodges the punch combination from Told Me.
Told Me tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xydddddddddddd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Told Me blocks a head kick by Xydddddddddddd.
Told Me takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Told Me dives in and grabs Xydddddddddddd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xydddddddddddd pushes down on Told Me's head and hops out.
Xydddddddddddd scores with a jab to the body.
Xydddddddddddd works Told Me's body with a nice hook.
Xydddddddddddd scoring well with a low kick there.
Told Me pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xydddddddddddd connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xydddddddddddd digs a good body shot into Told Me's ribs.
Xydddddddddddd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xydddddddddddd connects with a high kick.
Xydddddddddddd misses with a head kick.
Xydddddddddddd lands a head kick. Told Me smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Told Me avoids the head kick by Xydddddddddddd.
Xydddddddddddd throws a body punch but Told Me moves out of range.
Told Me attempts a counter takedown but Xydddddddddddd avoids it well and moves away.
Xydddddddddddd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Told Me closes the distance and clinches.
Told Me wants a takedown but no success here.

Told Me ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Told Me no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Xydddddddddddd tries to free his leg and advance position but Told Me is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zyd Xydddddddddddd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mama Told Me's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Xydddddddddddd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Told Me moves away.
Told Me tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xydddddddddddd swivels and escapes.
Told Me takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xydddddddddddd lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Xydddddddddddd.
Xydddddddddddd misses with a head kick.
Told Me takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xydddddddddddd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Told Me rather than just go for the knockout.
Xydddddddddddd dodges the punch combination from Told Me.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Told Me darts in and clinches Xydddddddddddd up against the cage.

Xydddddddddddd manages to break the clinch.
Xydddddddddddd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Told Me.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xydddddddddddd digs a good body shot into Told Me's ribs.
Xydddddddddddd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zyd Xydddddddddddd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xydddddddddddd scores with a head kick. Told Me tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Told Me avoids the head kick by Xydddddddddddd.
Xydddddddddddd slaps away a takedown attempt from Told Me, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mama Told Me. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Told Me.
Xydddddddddddd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Told Me throws a lazy head kick
enabling Xydddddddddddd to counter with a crisp jab.
Xydddddddddddd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xydddddddddddd lands a body shot.
Xydddddddddddd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xydddddddddddd scores with a nice head shot.
Told Me blocks a head kick by Xydddddddddddd.
Told Me throws a quick counter head kick but Xydddddddddddd was just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Told Me darts in looking for a takedown but Xydddddddddddd gets double underhooks and turns Told Me into the cage.
Xydddddddddddd throws a head kick that misses.
Told Me shoots in for a takedown but Xydddddddddddd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xydddddddddddd lands a slapping body shot.
Xydddddddddddd throws a sloppy head kick and Told Me moves out of range easily.
Xydddddddddddd misses with a head kick.
Told Me darts in looking for a takedown but Xydddddddddddd gets double underhooks and turns Told Me into the cage.
Xydddddddddddd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xydddddddddddd throws a head kick that misses.
Told Me takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xydddddddddddd lands with a shot to the body.
Told Me shoots for a takedown but Xydddddddddddd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xydddddddddddd throws a head kick that misses.
Xydddddddddddd lands with a good body shot.
Xydddddddddddd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xydddddddddddd lands a right hook to the body.
Xydddddddddddd connects with a nice looking jab.
Xydddddddddddd throws a body punch but Told Me moves out of range.
As Xydddddddddddd tries to get set, Told Me tries to push him back and clinch up but Xydddddddddddd manages to avoid the attempt.
Told Me throws a solid leg kick but Xydddddddddddd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Told Me.
Told Me shoots in looking for a takedown. Xydddddddddddd tries to sprawl out of it but Told Me keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xydddddddddddd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xydddddddddddd digs a good body shot into Told Me's ribs.
Mama Told Me is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xydddddddddddd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xydddddddddddd misses with a hook.
A head kick from Xydddddddddddd lands but Told Me takes it in his stride.
Xydddddddddddd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Told Me was well out of range. Poor timing from Xydddddddddddd.
Told Me shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xydddddddddddd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xydddddddddddd throws a body punch but Told Me moves out of range.

Told Me moves into the clinch.
Xydddddddddddd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Told Me pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zyd Xydddddddddddd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mama Told Me's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Xydddddddddddd stuffs the takedown attempt from Told Me. Told Me gets slowly back to his feet.
Told Me dives in and grabs Xydddddddddddd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xydddddddddddd pushes down on Told Me's head and hops out.
Xydddddddddddd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xydddddddddddd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Told Me tries for a takedown but Xydddddddddddd circles away easily
and Xydddddddddddd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mama Told Me. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xydddddddddddd tries a head kick but it misses.
Told Me tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xydddddddddddd manages to circle out of the way.
Xydddddddddddd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xydddddddddddd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Told Me darts in looking for a takedown but Xydddddddddddd gets double underhooks and turns Told Me into the cage.
Xydddddddddddd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Told Me doesn't manage to clinch there - Xydddddddddddd circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Told Me is defended easily by Xydddddddddddd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Xydddddddddddd coming out on top.
Told Me fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xydddddddddddd misses with a body shot.
Xydddddddddddd misses with a head kick.
Xydddddddddddd throws a right hand that Told Me ducks under and follows up with a left that Told Me also avoids with ease.
Told Me looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Told Me blocks a head kick by Xydddddddddddd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Told Me is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xydddddddddddd.
Xydddddddddddd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Told Me manages to avoid it.

Told Me fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xydddddddddddd, pushing him back against the cage.
Xydddddddddddd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Told Me to keep the fight standing.
Told Me goes for a takedown attempt but Xydddddddddddd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xydddddddddddd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xydddddddddddd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Told Me.
Told Me throws a leg kick that misses.
Told Me shoots in for a takedown but Xydddddddddddd shows good takedown defense.
Told Me takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Told Me looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xydddddddddddd is fending him off so far but Told Me persists. Nope, Xydddddddddddd circles away and we're back to standing.
Xydddddddddddd lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Told Me takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xydddddddddddd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Told Me on the side of the head.
Xydddddddddddd jabs Told Me to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xydddddddddddd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xydddddddddddd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Xydddddddddddd.
Told Me closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xydddddddddddd circles away.
Xydddddddddddd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Told Me throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xydddddddddddd's waist but Xydddddddddddd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Told Me off to one side.
Xydddddddddddd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Told Me shoots in but no luck this time.
Xydddddddddddd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xydddddddddddd scores with a hook to the body. Told Me takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xydddddddddddd throws a head kick but Told Me moves out of range.
Told Me changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xydddddddddddd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Told Me.
Told Me tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xydddddddddddd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Told Me keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xydddddddddddd.
Zyd Xydddddddddddd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Told Me avoids the body shot from Xydddddddddddd.
Told Me takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xydddddddddddd blocks a head kick by Told Me.
Xydddddddddddd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Told Me fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Told Me takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Told Me looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mama Told Me has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xydddddddddddd takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zyd Xydddddddddddd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xydddddddddddd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zyd Xydddddddddddd!