PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doctor FrankNFurter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Iglessias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doctor FrankNFurter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Iglessias's chin.

FrankNFurter
vs
Iglessias

193 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doctor FrankNFurter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Iglessias!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

FrankNFurter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Iglessias!
Iglessias is trying to escape the mount.

FrankNFurter wants to finish this one by submission but Iglessias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from FrankNFurter.

FrankNFurter is going olschool here, as he tries to force Iglessias to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Iglessias shrugs it off.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iglessias is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

FrankNFurter wants to finish this one by submission but Iglessias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from FrankNFurter.
Iglessias is squirming around, avoiding FrankNFurter's attempts to control the action.
Iglessias tries to reverse the position but FrankNFurter maintains control.

FrankNFurter is going olschool here, as he tries to force Iglessias to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Iglessias shrugs it off.
Iglessias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with FrankNFurter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
FrankNFurter working the ground and pound effectively.
FrankNFurter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglessias is squirming around, avoiding FrankNFurter's attempts to control the action.

FrankNFurter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

FrankNFurter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
FrankNFurter is breathing heavily.
Iglessias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iglessias wants to try and get back to his feet.
Iglessias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

FrankNFurter wants to finish this one by submission but Iglessias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from FrankNFurter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

FrankNFurter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Iglessias can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Iglessias is trying desperately to improve position.

FrankNFurter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Iglessias is now in FrankNFurter's guard. A big mistake from FrankNFurter there, giving up the dominant position!
Iglessias landing with the ground and pound.
Iglessias pushing down on FrankNFurter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
FrankNFurter tries to get to full guard but Iglessias has control of the leg.

FrankNFurter looking for submissions off his back.
FrankNFurter has hold of Iglessias's hands but Iglessias slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iglessias works his way into side control.
FrankNFurter tries to strike but it doesn't land.
FrankNFurter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Iglessias lands a few punches from side control.
Iglessias creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Iglessias is working FrankNFurter over with some ground and pound from side control.
FrankNFurter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Iglessias's best efforts.

FrankNFurter is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Iglessias pulls his head out easily.
Iglessias is looking to advance position but FrankNFurter won't allow it.
FrankNFurter is trying to get back to full guard.
Iglessias moves nicely into side control.
FrankNFurter is looking to regain half guard here but Iglessias keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iglessias tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
FrankNFurter is looking to reverse the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Iglessias looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

FrankNFurter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
FrankNFurter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Iglessias postures up.

FrankNFurter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
FrankNFurter keeping moving, preventing Iglessias from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor FrankNFurter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

FrankNFurter with a poor takedown

and Iglessias counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Iglessias trying to control the position from guard on top but FrankNFurter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iglessias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
FrankNFurter trying to keep a closed guard but Iglessias is proving a slippery customer.

FrankNFurter working for a triangle but Iglessias defends it easily.

FrankNFurter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iglessias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

FrankNFurter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iglessias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iglessias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iglessias working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglessias forces his way into half guard.
FrankNFurter taking some punishment here, with Iglessias in his half guard.
Iglessias is looking to advance position but FrankNFurter won't allow it.
Doctor FrankNFurter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iglessias moves into full mount! FrankNFurter won't be happy about that!
FrankNFurter wants to control but Iglessias is having none of it.
FrankNFurter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Iglessias thows a huge punch but FrankNFurter dodges it nicely.

FrankNFurter looking for submissions off his back.

FrankNFurter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FrankNFurter tries to roll over but Iglessias keeps him under control.
Iglessias lands strikes from half guard.
Iglessias thows a huge punch but FrankNFurter dodges it nicely.
FrankNFurter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iglessias is working away from the top position though.
FrankNFurter manages to get to full guard.

Iglessias gets to his feet. FrankNFurter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Iglessias tries to clinch but FrankNFurter moves out of range.
FrankNFurter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Iglessias counters by clinching up.
Iglessias has FrankNFurter pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iglessias is pressed up against the cage. FrankNFurter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iglessias down to the mat. Iglessias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor FrankNFurter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FrankNFurter misses with a takedown attempt

and Iglessias holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
FrankNFurter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

FrankNFurter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Iglessias looking for a sweep. Not yet Iglessias, not yet.
FrankNFurter landing some decent shots from guard.
FrankNFurter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

FrankNFurter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as FrankNFurter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iglessias should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

FrankNFurter drops back looking for a leg! Iglessias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Iglessias manages to kick FrankNFurter off! FrankNFurter jumps back into Iglessias's guard.
FrankNFurter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iglessias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
FrankNFurter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
FrankNFurter tries for a takedown but Iglessias circles away easily

and Iglessias counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for FrankNFurter!
Iglessias avoids the attempt from FrankNFurter to control.
FrankNFurter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Iglessias punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FrankNFurter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
FrankNFurter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iglessias.
Iglessias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iglessias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Iglessias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

FrankNFurter moves into the clinch.
FrankNFurter avoids a wild elbow strike from Iglessias.
Iglessias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through FrankNFurter's defenses.

It looks like Doctor FrankNFurter has been cut.
Iglessias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but FrankNFurter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Iglessias throws an elbow but it misses.
FrankNFurter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Iglessias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Iglessias lands an elbow that stopped FrankNFurter in his tracks for a moment.
FrankNFurter tries to break the clinch but Iglessias is controlling the position.
FrankNFurter blocks the elbow strike.

Iglessias breaks the clinch.
FrankNFurter has his takedown stuffed

and Iglessias counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for FrankNFurter!
FrankNFurter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FrankNFurter blocking the ground and pound.
FrankNFurter wants to control but Iglessias is having none of it.
FrankNFurter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FrankNFurter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
FrankNFurter trying to control the position from guard on top but Iglessias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
FrankNFurter preventing the sweep.
Iglessias trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
FrankNFurter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
FrankNFurter uses his free foot to push down on Iglessias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Iglessias.

FrankNFurter working for a guillotine from mount but Iglessias is in no mood to give up.
Iglessias bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Iglessias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. FrankNFurter is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iglessias is looking to work some ground and pound but FrankNFurter has wrist control.

Iglessias is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but FrankNFurter has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Iglessias is looking to defend but FrankNFurter has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Iglessias! FrankNFurter pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Iglessias taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doctor FrankNFurter!