PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pax Africa (ranked 1980 p4p, 217 weight class) and Bjj Murderer (ranked 1568 p4p, 180 weight class). Bjj Murderer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Africa
vs
Murderer

175 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

166 cm
29
166 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pax Africa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Murderer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africa throws a lazy right hand but Murderer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Africa stuffs the takedown attempt from Murderer. Murderer gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Africa misses its target.

Murderer gets a takedown into half guard.
Murderer is pressing down on Africa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Africa is holding on for now.
Murderer is keen to just control but Africa is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murderer trying to pass the guard but Africa defending well.
Africa controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murderer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Africa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Africa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Africa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Africa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murderer passes Africa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two 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.
Murderer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Murderer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Africa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murderer stalling.
Murderer is thwarting Africa's attempts to control the position.
Murderer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murderer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Africa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Murderer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Africa dives on top into guard.

Murderer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Africa working some strikes from top position.

Murderer looking for a guillotine here but Africa defends easily.

Murderer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Africa is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africa tries to free his leg and advance position but Murderer is retaining full guard.

Murderer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Africa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Africa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murderer's head.

Murderer working for a triangle but Africa defends it easily.
Murderer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Africa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murderer wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Murderer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Murderer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Africa.
Murderer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Africa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Africa scores with a jab.
Murderer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Africa lands an overhand right.
Africa throws a nice looking combination but Murderer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murderer blocks a jab.
Africa throws out a loose jab but Murderer uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murderer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bjj Murderer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Africa throws a lazy uppercut

and Murderer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murderer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murderer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Africa keeping moving, preventing Murderer from controlling successfully.

Murderer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Africa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murderer has managed to get both his arms back between Africa's legs - danger averted.
Murderer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murderer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Africa is keeping the position for now.
Africa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murderer trying to control the position from guard on top but Africa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Africa wants to sweep here but Murderer controlling him for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Africa throws a looping overhand right but Murderer ducks down to avoid it.
Murderer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Africa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pax Africa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Murderer.
Murderer walks into a stiff left hand from Africa.
Africa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murderer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murderer shoots and misses
and Africa counters with a nice body shot.
Murderer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Africa.

It looks like Bjj Murderer has been cut.
Africa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murderer can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murderer misses with a hook to the body
enabling Africa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murderer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Africa misses.
Africa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murderer shoots and misses
enabling Africa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murderer tries for a takedown but Africa circles away easily
and Murderer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murderer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Africa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murderer's head backwards.
Africa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murderer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Africa is fending him off so far but Murderer persists. Nope, Africa circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murderer. Africa does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Africa misses the target.
Pax Africa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murderer misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Africa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Africa's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murderer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Murderer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Africa did well to prevent Murderer getting side control.
Africa is trying to get back to full guard.
Africa is doing well to control the position and prevent Murderer from advancing to side control.
Africa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pax Africa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjj Murderer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Murderer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Africa pinned against the cage. Africa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murderer throws a jab when Africa was well out of range.
Murderer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murderer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Africa throws a nice looking combination but Murderer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murderer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Africa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pax Africa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Murderer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Africa scores with the left hand. Murderer knows he should have avoided that one.
Africa lands a jab to Murderer's midsection.
Africa scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Africa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murderer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Africa counters with a left to the body.
Africa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Murderer is rocked!
Africa catches Murderer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murderer is still on wobbly legs! Can Africa finish him?
Murderer misses with a left hand
and Africa counters with a crisp right that sends Murderer to the canvas! Africa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pax Africa!
A less than humble Pax Africa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.