PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd (ranked 1986 p4p, 1172 weight class) and Will Rock Jr (ranked 241 p4p, 155 weight class). Nerdspoof The 3rd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Loser. Will Rock Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Nerdspoof The 3rd
vs
Rock Jr

182 cm
21
166
5 - 2 - 0

173 cm
21
155
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

The Pharmacy Phuket
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Champion Apparel
Conviction

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rock Jr's waist but Rock Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nerdspoof The 3rd off to one side.
Nerdspoof The 3rd sets himself, and Rock Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it this time.
Rock Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in and drives through. Rock Jr sprawls well.

Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to score a takedown here. Rock Jr is defending well but Nerdspoof The 3rd drives through and ends up in Rock Jr's guard.

Rock Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Rock Jr has his foot on Nerdspoof The 3rd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nerdspoof The 3rd works his way back into a safe position though.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock Jr is retaining full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but Rock Jr is working from the bottom.
Rock Jr working a defensive guard here.

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

Nerdspoof The 3rd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rock Jr to the mat! Rock Jr manages to get full guard.
Rock Jr keeping full guard, as Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to pass.
Rock Jr keeping moving, preventing Nerdspoof The 3rd from controlling successfully.
Nerdspoof The 3rd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr wants to get back to his feet but Nerdspoof The 3rd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock Jr is retaining full guard.
Rock Jr keeping moving, preventing Nerdspoof The 3rd from controlling successfully.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to sit in guard and control but Rock Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Nerdspoof The 3rd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rock Jr trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position here.
Rock Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rock Jr trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Nerdspoof The 3rd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rock Jr's guard.

Rock Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nerdspoof The 3rd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nerdspoof The 3rd passes into half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves nicely into side control.

Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rock Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nerdspoof The 3rd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd sets himself, and Rock Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it this time.
Rock Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rock Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerdspoof The 3rd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Nerdspoof The 3rd gets a double leg takedown into Rock Jr's guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to sit in guard and control but Rock Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rock Jr wants to control from the top but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for a triangle but Rock Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to improve his position but instead Rock Jr has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr tries to stand and escape but Nerdspoof The 3rd is controlling the position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to hold on to Rock Jr's head to control him but Rock Jr postures up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves into full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rock Jr's guard.

Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock Jr is retaining full guard.

Rock Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nerdspoof The 3rd defends it easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but Rock Jr is working from the bottom.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard.

Rock Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nerdspoof The 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to sweep here but Rock Jr controlling him for the moment.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controls Rock Jr momentarily but Rock Jr frees himself.
Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rock Jr manages to get himself to full guard.

Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock Jr, not yet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving.

Rock Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock Jr can do to turn this around?

Nerdspoof The 3rd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rock Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rock Jr has escaped and now he's on top!

Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nerdspoof The 3rd is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Will Rock Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nerdspoof The 3rd moves out of range as Rock Jr throws a body kick.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in and drives through. Rock Jr sprawls well.
Nerdspoof The 3rd goes for a double leg but Rock Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rock Jr continues to drive forward.
Rock Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks it with crossed arms.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to pull guard but Rock Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rock Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Nerdspoof The 3rd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Rock Jr wants to counter the offense by Nerdspoof The 3rd and move into the clinch position.

Nerdspoof The 3rd gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents Rock Jr from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr is not content to let Nerdspoof The 3rd control the position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the position.
Rock Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nerdspoof The 3rd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Rock Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nerdspoof The 3rd pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents Rock Jr from standing back up.
Rock Jr trying to hold on to Nerdspoof The 3rd's head to control him but Nerdspoof The 3rd postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nerdspoof The 3rd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nerdspoof The 3rd lands in his opponent's guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is stalling in the full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Rock Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Rock Jr looking for subs off his back but Nerdspoof The 3rd has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping him busy.

Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rock Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Nerdspoof The 3rd sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock Jr.
I think Rock Jr 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
Our winner, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.