PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd (ranked 4259 p4p, 5445 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrock (ranked 558 p4p, 649 weight class). Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Tsmfimsfnd
vs
Lothbrock

190 cm
30
240
7 - 16 - 0

185 cm
31
235
4 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrock!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tsmfimsfnd clinches with his opponent.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to push Lothbrock away but Lothbrock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Tsmfimsfnd manages to break the clinch.

Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and pushes Lothbrock back into the cage.

Tsmfimsfnd pulls guard.
Lothbrock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsmfimsfnd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsmfimsfnd is on top in guard.

Lothbrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsmfimsfnd is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrock working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lothbrock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsmfimsfnd manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lothbrock is controlling him.
Lothbrock stopping the sweep attempt from Tsmfimsfnd.
Lothbrock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsmfimsfnd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Tsmfimsfnd keeps moving.

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.
Lothbrock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsmfimsfnd is on top in guard.

Tsmfimsfnd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to control from the top but Lothbrock keeps moving.
Tsmfimsfnd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lothbrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsmfimsfnd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock is trying to control the position but Tsmfimsfnd postures up.
Tsmfimsfnd throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lothbrock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsmfimsfnd controls the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Lothbrock closes the distance and clinches.

Tsmfimsfnd gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lothbrock regains guard.
Lothbrock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsmfimsfnd controls the pace.
Lothbrock keeping full guard, as Tsmfimsfnd tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control but Lothbrock is working from the bottom.

Lothbrock has an active guard here but Tsmfimsfnd has managed to pass into half guard.
Tsmfimsfnd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lothbrock is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tsmfimsfnd lands with a straight right. Lothbrock didn't see that one coming.
Lothbrock tries to clinch up
and Tsmfimsfnd counters with a nice body shot.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lothbrock tries to clinch but Tsmfimsfnd moves out of range.
Tsmfimsfnd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lothbrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a wild combination.
Lothbrock avoids the head kick by Tsmfimsfnd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsmfimsfnd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Tsmfimsfnd rushes Lothbrock and presses him up against the cage.
Lothbrock pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsmfimsfnd leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lothbrock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsmfimsfnd takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lothbrock is trying to pull guard but Tsmfimsfnd has him pressed against the cage.

Lothbrock pulls Tsmfimsfnd into guard.
Lothbrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsmfimsfnd is one step ahead there.

Lothbrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsmfimsfnd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsmfimsfnd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lothbrock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsmfimsfnd's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tsmfimsfnd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lothbrock can do to turn this around?
Lothbrock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control but Lothbrock is working from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tsmfimsfnd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lothbrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lothbrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsmfimsfnd is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd 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.
Lothbrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsmfimsfnd is one step ahead there.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to pass the guard.

Lothbrock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsmfimsfnd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tsmfimsfnd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tsmfimsfnd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tsmfimsfnd slows the pace down.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the action but Lothbrock is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Tsmfimsfnd pushes Lothbrock up against the cage in a clinch.
Lothbrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lothbrock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tsmfimsfnd after a bit of a struggle.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling the action here for a moment.

Lothbrock manages to break the clinch.

Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Tsmfimsfnd to work.
Tsmfimsfnd prevents a body shot from Lothbrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lothbrock has Tsmfimsfnd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tsmfimsfnd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lothbrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lothbrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsmfimsfnd controls his hands.
Lothbrock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tsmfimsfnd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lothbrock.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Lothbrock.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to break the clinch but Lothbrock has him pressed against the cage.
Lothbrock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Tsmfimsfnd breaks the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch but Lothbrock is having none of it.

Lothbrock manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tsmfimsfnd on his heels. He'll look to pass Tsmfimsfnd's guard now, I'm sure.

Tsmfimsfnd pushes Lothbrock off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lothbrock tries to clinch but Tsmfimsfnd moves out of range.
Lothbrock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsmfimsfnd defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsmfimsfnd circles away.
Tsmfimsfnd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lothbrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tsmfimsfnd clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsmfimsfnd stalling.
Lothbrock goes for a takedown attempt but Tsmfimsfnd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Tsmfimsfnd gets a clinch.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lothbrock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tsmfimsfnd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Tsmfimsfnd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ragnar Lothbrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd managing to block the knees to the body from Lothbrock.

Lothbrock is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tsmfimsfnd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lothbrock to the mat. Lothbrock regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tsmfimsfnd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lothbrock's guard.
Lothbrock tries to roll over but Tsmfimsfnd keeps him under control.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to pass to mount but Lothbrock is defending the position.
Tsmfimsfnd prevents Lothbrock from improving his position.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to take a break and control but Lothbrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Tsmfimsfnd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lothbrock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsmfimsfnd is working away from the top position though.
Tsmfimsfnd passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrock seems a little lost for a moment, as Tsmfimsfnd dominates the positioning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsmfimsfnd 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!