PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Spotify (ranked 6233 p4p, 440 weight class) and Bloodsport Unknown (ranked 6899 p4p, 457 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Spotify
vs
Unknown

200 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janusz Spotify!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bloodsport Unknown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Unknown moves into the clinch.
Spotify is trying to pull guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Unknown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spotify fails to pull guard.
Spotify tries to pull guard but Unknown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Spotify. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unknown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spotify up against the cage.
Unknown slows down the pace here.
Spotify wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown looking to throw knees to the head but Spotify is blocking nicely.
Unknown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spotify tries to break the clinch but Unknown is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spotify - that landed with a thud.
Unknown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown effectively controlling the action here.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
Unknown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Spotify.
Unknown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Unknown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spotify has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spotify is struggling to control the position.
Spotify blocking some punches.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Spotify blocks with his arms.
Spotify working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spotify's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spotify avoids the elbow strike from Unknown, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spotify tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spotify blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unknown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spotify letting Unknown take a breather here.
Spotify is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Unknown to keep the fight standing.
Unknown misses with the head strike.
Unknown slowing the pace effectively.
Spotify working hard to break the clinch.
Unknown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spotify blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unknown gets underhooks to prevent Spotify's takedown attempt.
Unknown struggles to land a body shot inside as Spotify controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Spotify blocks with his arms.
Unknown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spotify wants to take the fight to the mat but Unknown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Unknown fails to land.
Spotify tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unknown's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spotify.
Spotify working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unknown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Unknown trying to land knees to the body.
Unknown has Spotify pressed against the cage, preventing Spotify from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spotify goes for a takedown attempt but Unknown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Unknown closes the distance and pushes Spotify back into the cage.
Unknown effectively controlling the action here.
Spotify tries to pull guard but Unknown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unknown looking to throw knees to the head but Spotify is blocking nicely.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Come on Unknown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Unknown misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bloodsport Unknown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Spotify throws a head kick that misses.
Spotify fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spotify sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Unknown darts in and clinches Spotify up against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Unknown. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Unknown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spotify prevents a body shot from Unknown.
Spotify is looking to break free of the clinch but Unknown has double underhooks.
Unknown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unknown taking a breather.
Unknown can't find room to land a body shot as Spotify controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Spotify blocks with his arms.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but Spotify blocks it.
Spotify is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unknown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spotify tries to land knees in the clinch but Unknown avoids the damage to the body.
Spotify blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spotify can't get the takedown.
Spotify tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unknown just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Spotify. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spotify blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unknown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spotify avoiding damage as Unknown throws knees to the body.
Unknown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spotify blocks it with crossed arms.
Unknown working aggressively here.
Spotify has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Unknown after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Spotify's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spotify tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Unknown smiles and moves away.

Spotify tries to keep at a distance but Unknown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
Spotify lands an elbow that stopped Unknown in his tracks for a moment.
Spotify tries to pull guard but Unknown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Unknown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Unknown struggles to land a body shot inside as Spotify controls his hands.
Unknown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Unknown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spotify's efforts to push away.
Unknown looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotify avoids a wild elbow strike from Unknown.
Spotify trying to control the position but instead, Unknown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spotify into the cage.
Spotify tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Unknown smiles and moves away.

Unknown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spotify blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spotify tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Unknown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unknown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unknown can't find room to land a body shot as Spotify controls the action.
Unknown has Spotify pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown swings wildly with an uppercut but Spotify uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodsport Unknown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Unknown misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Spotify's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Unknown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spotify, pushing him back against the cage.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Unknown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spotify.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Unknown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spotify has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Spotify blocks with his arms.
Unknown tries to land knees in the clinch but Spotify avoids the damage to the body.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bloodsport Unknown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Spotify ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Unknown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Unknown looking to throw knees to the head but Spotify is blocking nicely.
Spotify is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Unknown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Unknown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spotify is looking for a takedown.
Unknown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Spotify manages to break the clinch.
Unknown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Spotify with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Spotify. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown misses with a hook
and Spotify counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Unknown moves into the clinch successfully.
Spotify blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unknown has a couple of punches blocked by Spotify.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spotify blocks it with crossed arms.
Unknown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spotify is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Unknown prevents a takedown attempt there.

Spotify breaks the clinch.
Unknown avoids the head kick by Spotify.

Spotify gets tackled into the cage by Unknown. Unknown maintains the clinch.
Unknown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spotify is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spotify avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spotify.
Spotify tries for a takedown. No joy.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spotify drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unknown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unknown stalling in the clinch.
Spotify tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spotify's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spotify.
Unknown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Unknown is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown.
Unknown pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotify is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spotify blocks a body shot from Unknown.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unknown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Unknown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spotify can't break the clinch.
Spotify has had enough of the clinch but Unknown keeps him there for the moment.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spotify's elbow.
Unknown throws an elbow that misses.
Unknown is trying to maintain a safe position but Spotify gets an underhook and turns Unknown into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spotify blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unknown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spotify takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spotify dodges an elbow strike from Unknown.
Spotify tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
Unknown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Unknown lands an uppercut.
Spotify jumps guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Unknown misses with some punches.
Unknown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spotify.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unknown has a couple of punches blocked by Spotify.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bloodsport Unknown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Unknown 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bloodsport Unknown!