PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Parrotface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silly Goose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Parrotface
vs
Goose

150 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Richards' Remedies

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Parrotface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Silly Goose!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Parrotface scores a takedown into full mount!
Parrotface working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Parrotface really is a fat lump.
Goose can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parrotface wants to take Goose's back but he can't do it this time.
Goose sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Parrotface really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

Goose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parrotface pulls his head out easily.
Parrotface passes to full mount!
Parrotface looking to control but Goose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Parrotface get's back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parrotface closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goose did well to prevent Parrotface getting side control.
Goose is not content to let Parrotface control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goose wants to improve his position but Parrotface is controlling well.

Goose looking for submissions off his back.
Parrotface trying to control the action but Goose is working from the bottom.

Goose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parrotface pulls his head out easily.
Goose looks gassed!
Parrotface wants to pass the guard but Goose is defending well.

Goose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Parrotface is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parrotface moves into range and connects with a jab.
Parrotface works over Goose's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Parrotface is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goose's half guard.
Parrotface trying to control the pace.
Goose is not content to let Parrotface control the position.
Parrotface seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Well, if Parrotface 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.
Parrotface is looking to take a break and control but Goose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parrotface seems to be working for a kimura but Goose defends the submission attempt.
Parrotface trying to control the action but Goose is working from the bottom.

Goose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parrotface sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goose defending well though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Parrotface scores a takedown into full mount!

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

Goose defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Parrotface.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goose really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Parrotface trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goose gets back to half guard.
Parrotface works his way into full mount!
Parrotface wants to control the pace but Goose is squirming around nicely.
Parrotface prevents Goose from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Parrotface dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Parrotface feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Goose had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Parrotface is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Goose Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Parrotface's back instead.
Parrotface trying to control the hands but Goose won't let him.
Parrotface manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goose's guard. Nice work there by Parrotface.
Parrotface tries to free his leg and advance position but Goose is retaining full guard.

Goose has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Parrotface is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Goose.
Parrotface tries to move into full mount but can't pass Goose's legs.
Parrotface working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parrotface trying to control the action but Goose is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Parrotface tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Parrotface working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mr Parrotface overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parrotface tries to move to mount but Goose blocks the move with his legs.
Goose is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parrotface's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Parrotface is controlling the pace.

That's two 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.
Goose slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parrotface trying to control the position from guard on top but Goose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Goose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Goose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parrotface is aware though and is defending well.
Parrotface might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Goose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Goose looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Parrotface has picked Goose up and slammed him! Goose can't keep hold of the triangle and Parrotface manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parrotface trying to control the position but Goose is working away.
Goose is looking to reverse the position.
Parrotface trying to control the action but Goose is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Parrotface.
Goose is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Goose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Goose actively working from the bottom here.
Parrotface tries to pass to full mount but Goose defends it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Parrotface throws a nice looking combination but Goose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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.

Parrotface gets the takedown into side control.
Parrotface wants to control but Goose is keeping him busy.
Goose tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parrotface wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parrotface is looking to take a break and control but Goose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goose regains half guard.

Goose actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Parrotface will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Parrotface misses with a jab, cross combination.

Parrotface shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goose napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Goose manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Parrotface lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Parrotface seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Goose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parrotface pulls his head out easily.

Parrotface is trying to work for a kimura but Goose is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parrotface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Goose looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goose looking for submissions off his back.

Goose actively working from the bottom here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parrotface throws a nice looking combination but Goose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Parrotface closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Goose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Goose actively working from the bottom here.
Goose is pressing down on Parrotface's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Parrotface sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goose working for a triangle but Parrotface defends it easily.
Parrotface trying to control but Goose is working from the bottom.
Goose can't keep his opponent in guard - Parrotface advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parrotface slows the pace down in half guard.

Goose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parrotface pulls his head out easily.
Parrotface wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goose keeps working.
Mr Parrotface is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goose won't allow Parrotface to pass to mount.
Parrotface is trying to control the action in half guard but Goose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Goose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Goose looking for submissions off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goose with a poor takedown

and Parrotface counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parrotface.
Goose keeping moving, preventing Parrotface from controlling successfully.

Goose working for a triangle but Parrotface defends it easily.
Parrotface trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parrotface stands and steps away. Goose gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Parrotface decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Parrotface is trying to control. Goose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Goose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parrotface pulls his head out easily.

Goose has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Parrotface. Oh but Goose has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Parrotface goes limp - he's gone! Goose jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silly Goose!