PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maris Rimenis (ranked 24431 p4p, 3864 weight class) and Oliverium Hebbnesium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hebbnesium has chosen Sk8er Boi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rimenis
vs
Hebbnesium

198 cm
22
177
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
165
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maris Rimenis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliverium Hebbnesium!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimenis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rimenis is looking to clinch but Hebbnesium is avoiding it.
Hebbnesium throws a half hearted mid kick.

Rimenis instigates a clinch.
Hebbnesium crunches a lovely knee into Rimenis's ribcage.
Rimenis wants to take the fight to the mat but Hebbnesium manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Hebbnesium decides to pull guard.
Rimenis stops Hebbnesium from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebbnesium avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rimenis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Hebbnesium is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rimenis is aware though and is defending well.
Hebbnesium wants to get back to his feet but Rimenis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hebbnesium working for a triangle but Rimenis defends it easily.
Rimenis postures up.
Hebbnesium keeping full guard, as Rimenis tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rimenis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Rimenis instigates a clinch.
Hebbnesium trying to land knees to the body.
Hebbnesium on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hebbnesium breaks from the clinch.

Rimenis scores with a takedown into Hebbnesium's guard.
Rimenis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hebbnesium is keeping the position for now.
Rimenis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rimenis is working Hebbnesium over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rimenis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rimenis throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimenis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hebbnesium is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Hebbnesium manages to break the clinch.

Rimenis feints and as Hebbnesium raises his hands in defense, Rimenis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hebbnesium pushes Rimenis off and gets back to his feet.
Rimenis moves out of range as Hebbnesium throws a body kick.

Rimenis closes the distance and clinches.
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!

Hebbnesium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hebbnesium throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rimenis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rimenis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maris Rimenis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rimenis moves into the clinch.
Hebbnesium is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rimenis to keep the fight standing.

Rimenis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maris Rimenis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rimenis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hebbnesium napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rimenis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hebbnesium is avoiding damage well.
Hebbnesium felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hebbnesium is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rimenis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oliverium Hebbnesium will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rimenis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hebbnesium did well to prevent Rimenis getting side control.
Rimenis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oliverium Hebbnesium has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rimenis is nestled in close to Hebbnesium, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rimenis trying to control the action but Hebbnesium is working from the bottom.
Rimenis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebbnesium on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimenis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rimenis slips a nice elbow through Hebbnesium's hands, connecting with Hebbnesium's forehead.
Rimenis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rimenis content to control rather than advance.
Hebbnesium wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rimenis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rimenis content to control rather than advance.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rimenis darts in looking for a takedown but Hebbnesium gets double underhooks and turns Rimenis into the cage.
Rimenis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hebbnesium to keep the fight standing.

Hebbnesium breaks the clinch.

Hebbnesium gets caught napping as Rimenis dives in and scores a takedown. Hebbnesium manages to retain guard.
Rimenis slips nicely into half guard.
Rimenis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rimenis prevents Hebbnesium from improving his position.

Rimenis escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hebbnesium is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebbnesium looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rimenis shoots in but Hebbnesium avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maris Rimenis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hebbnesium looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hebbnesium!

Rimenis gets tackled into the cage by Hebbnesium. Hebbnesium maintains the clinch.
Hebbnesium tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rimenis avoids it.

Hebbnesium successfully pulls guard.
Rimenis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hebbnesium's guard.
Rimenis controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rimenis wants to work for an arm triangle but Hebbnesium is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hebbnesium is trying to stand back up but Rimenis is controlling him
Rimenis is controlling the pace.

Rimenis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hebbnesium has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maris Rimenis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rimenis dips to his left and cracks Hebbnesium with an uppercut!
Hebbnesium throws a head kick that half lands.
Rimenis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rimenis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hebbnesium swivels and escapes.
Rimenis has his takedown stuffed
and Hebbnesium counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rimenis misses with a takedown attempt
and Hebbnesium counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maris Rimenis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rimenis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hebbnesium sprawls well. Hebbnesium wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rimenis gets slowly back to his feet.
Hebbnesium steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rimenis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimenis tries to land a front kick but Hebbnesium steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rimenis moves in looking to clinch but Hebbnesium pushes him off.
Hebbnesium stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hebbnesium wants it to stay on the feet.
Rimenis tries to clinch up
and Hebbnesium counters with a one-two to the body.
Oliverium Hebbnesium is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hebbnesium looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rimenis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rimenis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hebbnesium defends well and Rimenis ends up having to push Hebbnesium into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rimenis fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hebbnesium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rimenis shoots in but no luck this time.

Hebbnesium has Rimenis up against the cage in a clinch.

Hebbnesium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hebbnesium looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oliverium Hebbnesium seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rimenis avoids the head kick by Hebbnesium.

Rimenis closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Hebbnesium slowing the pace effectively.

Rimenis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hebbnesium trying to control the position from guard on top but Rimenis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hebbnesium stands up from Rimenis's guard - Hebbnesium perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hebbnesium lands a front kick.
Rimenis fails to land the takedown.
Hebbnesium paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hebbnesium has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Rimenis moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hebbnesium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rimenis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hebbnesium. Hebbnesium obviously looking to wear him down.
Hebbnesium moves out of range as Rimenis throws a body kick.
Hebbnesium throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hebbnesium is looking to land body kicks.
Rimenis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hebbnesium throws a head kick that misses.
Hebbnesium misses with a body kick.
Hebbnesium tries to clinch up but Rimenis circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hebbnesium.
Hebbnesium avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hebbnesium thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rimenis if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliverium Hebbnesium comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hebbnesium has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliverium Hebbnesium!
Oliverium Hebbnesium took some time post fight to say the following; 'Could anyone drive me home? I only got my skateboard with me...'.