PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoishi Uzomaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoishi Uzomaki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

HowGSPSaysIt
vs
Uzomaki

184 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoishi Uzomaki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

HowGSPSaysIt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Uzomaki's guard.
HowGSPSaysIt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzomaki is keeping the position for now.
HowGSPSaysIt advances position into side control!
Uzomaki is trying to control HowGSPSaysIt's posture but HowGSPSaysIt avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Uzomaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but HowGSPSaysIt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
HowGSPSaysIt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Uzomaki's shoulder. That is not cool.
HowGSPSaysIt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Uzomaki for as long as he can get away with.
HowGSPSaysIt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Uzomaki tries to buck HowGSPSaysIt off but HowGSPSaysIt is having none of it.
HowGSPSaysIt avoids the strikes from the bottom by Uzomaki.
Uzomaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
HowGSPSaysIt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Uzomaki stuffs the takedown.
HowGSPSaysIt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uzomaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uzomaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

HowGSPSaysIt feints and as Uzomaki raises his hands in defense, HowGSPSaysIt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
HowGSPSaysIt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzomaki is keeping the position for now.
HowGSPSaysIt stopping the sweep attempt from Uzomaki.

Uzomaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Uzomaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but HowGSPSaysIt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uzomaki looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uzomaki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. HowGSPSaysIt is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Uzomaki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take HowGSPSaysIt's back instead.
HowGSPSaysIt breaks Uzomaki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
HowGSPSaysIt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Uzomaki is looking for a triangle but HowGSPSaysIt pushes his legs off easily.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uzomaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. HowGSPSaysIt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
HowGSPSaysIt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

HowGSPSaysIt gets a takedown into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzomaki tries to roll over but HowGSPSaysIt keeps him under control.
HowGSPSaysIt not doing much here.
Uzomaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uzomaki.
HowGSPSaysIt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Uzomaki shoots for a takedown but HowGSPSaysIt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Uzomaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
HowGSPSaysIt content to stall in guard here.
HowGSPSaysIt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling the pace.
Uzomaki wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Excellent takedown into side control there by HowGSPSaysIt.
HowGSPSaysIt taking a breather here.
HowGSPSaysIt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Uzomaki!
Uzomaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Uzomaki is breathing heavily.
HowGSPSaysIt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

HowGSPSaysIt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Uzomaki's guard.
Uzomaki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
HowGSPSaysIt content to stall in guard here.
HowGSPSaysIt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uzomaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uzomaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uzomaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but HowGSPSaysIt is one step ahead there.
Uzomaki looking to control.
HowGSPSaysIt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uzomaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
HowGSPSaysIt is stalling in the full guard.

Uzomaki is looking for a triangle but HowGSPSaysIt pushes his legs off easily.
HowGSPSaysIt controls from within his opponent's guard.
HowGSPSaysIt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

HowGSPSaysIt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Uzomaki is looking to improve his position.
HowGSPSaysIt trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

HowGSPSaysIt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uzomaki.
Uzomaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with HowGSPSaysIt but HowGSPSaysIt pushes him off and we're back to square one.

HowGSPSaysIt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
HowGSPSaysIt controls from within his opponent's guard.
HowGSPSaysIt scoring with some ground and pound.
HowGSPSaysIt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Uzomaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but HowGSPSaysIt is one step ahead there.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt is pushing down on Uzomaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uzomaki is fighting to maintain full guard but HowGSPSaysIt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Uzomaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Uzomaki is pressing down on HowGSPSaysIt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
HowGSPSaysIt stays in close to Uzomaki's body and controls the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Uzomaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says HowGSPSaysIt as he avoids it easily.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoishi Uzomaki.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uzomaki.

HowGSPSaysIt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Uzomaki sprawls well initially but HowGSPSaysIt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, HowGSPSaysIt seems content to control.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt moves nicely into side control.
HowGSPSaysIt controls the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

HowGSPSaysIt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzomaki throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Uzomaki is in trouble now - HowGSPSaysIt has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzomaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling from the full mount.
HowGSPSaysIt avoids the attempt from Uzomaki to control.
HowGSPSaysIt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Uzomaki is desperately trying to improve his position but HowGSPSaysIt has a good base and remains in mount.
Yoishi Uzomaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling from the full mount.
Uzomaki is working to get back to half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling from the full mount.
HowGSPSaysIt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uzomaki can do to turn this around?

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

HowGSPSaysIt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Uzomaki sprawls well initially but HowGSPSaysIt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well HowGSPSaysIt 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!