PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trolly McRageFace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Lopes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McRageFace
vs
Lopes

195 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
202 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trolly McRageFace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pavel Lopes!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McRageFace but McRageFace pushes him off and we're back to square one.

McRageFace throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lopes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McRageFace is in Lopes's guard.
McRageFace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McRageFace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McRageFace scoring with some ground and pound.
McRageFace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McRageFace sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopes's guard.
Lopes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopes is trying to stand.

McRageFace is working for a submission of some sort.
Lopes wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRageFace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRageFace stalling.
McRageFace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McRageFace wants to pass to mount but Lopes is defending the position.
McRageFace takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lopes is refusing to be controlled, as McRageFace sits in half guard.
Lopes wants to get back to his feet.
Lopes tries to kick McRageFace off in order to stand up. McRageFace Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McRageFace scoring with punches and elbows.

McRageFace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lopes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McRageFace prevents Lopes from escaping the position.
Lopes taking a bit of punishment here - McRageFace scoring with strikes.
McRageFace scoring with punches and elbows.
Lopes pushes McRageFace away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McRageFace gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McRageFace cracks Lopes with a big elbow.
Lopes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopes wants to get back to his feet but McRageFace drags him back down.
McRageFace staying calm.
McRageFace is putting a hurting on Lopes here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRageFace controls the position.
McRageFace scores with punches from side control.
Lopes is not content to let McRageFace control the position.
McRageFace landing strikes.
The referee asks McRageFace politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McRageFace prefers to stall for the moment though.

McRageFace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McRageFace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lopes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRageFace looking to control but instead Lopes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lopes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lopes looks gassed!
McRageFace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lopes looks like he's trying to stand up.
McRageFace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopes keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trolly McRageFace 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.

Lopes scores with a takedown into McRageFace's guard.
McRageFace pulls Lopes in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopes from doing any damage or advancing position.

McRageFace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McRageFace wants to sweep but no luck.

McRageFace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lopes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

It looks like Trolly McRageFace has been cut.
McRageFace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopes's guard.
Lopes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McRageFace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McRageFace is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McRageFace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McRageFace scoring with punches to the head and body.
McRageFace tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopes is retaining full guard.
McRageFace throws a strike but Lopes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lopes throws and elbow that misses. McRageFace uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopes's guard. Nice move by McRageFace!
McRageFace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McRageFace prevents Lopes from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRageFace pushing down on Lopes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McRageFace trying to control the pace.
McRageFace seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lopes for as long as he can get away with.
McRageFace stops Lopes from getting back to his feet.
McRageFace trying to control the action but Lopes is working from the bottom.
McRageFace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRageFace is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopes is trying to stand back up but McRageFace is controlling him
McRageFace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McRageFace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McRageFace takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McRageFace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopes keeps working.

McRageFace is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lopes is not content to let McRageFace control the position.

McRageFace is working for a kimura but Lopes is defending it quite comfortably.
McRageFace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopes is trying to stand back up but McRageFace is controlling him
McRageFace trying to control from half guard but Lopes is working away.
McRageFace prevents Lopes from standing back up.
McRageFace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McRageFace in particular looking to stall.
McRageFace prevents Lopes from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trolly McRageFace dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trolly McRageFace's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McRageFace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lopes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lopes lands in his opponent's guard.

McRageFace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopes throwing strikes but missing.
Lopes with a nice head shot there.
Lopes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McRageFace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopes is aware though and is defending well.
McRageFace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopes.
McRageFace is trying to keep Lopes in close.

McRageFace isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lopes stacks McRageFace on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lopes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lopes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McRageFace is looking to regain half guard here but Lopes keeps moving and retains side control.
Lopes throws an elbow but McRageFace slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lopes is trying to ground and pound but McRageFace uses the momentary lack of control by Lopes to regain half guard.
McRageFace is pressing down on Lopes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McRageFace manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McRageFace dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McRageFace with shots to the head and body - Lopes looks very uncomfortable down there.

McRageFace moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lopes has worked his arm free - good work by Lopes!

McRageFace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McRageFace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McRageFace working the ground and pound but Lopes is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McRageFace scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lopes to see if he's OK.
McRageFace works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lopes tries to escape but McRageFace is in control.
McRageFace landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lopes is working to avoid the ground and pound but McRageFace connects with a decent elbow.
McRageFace working the ground and pound.
McRageFace is looking to take a break and control but Lopes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopes taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRageFace landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McRageFace trying to control the action but Lopes is working from the bottom.
Lopes is pushing McRageFace's head away, looking to escape. McRageFace manages to hold on to the position though.
Lopes taking a bit of punishment here - McRageFace scoring with strikes.
Lopes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McRageFace is chipping away with strikes.
Pavel Lopes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McRageFace creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here as McRageFace stalls from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trolly McRageFace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McRageFace 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trolly McRageFace!