PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jimmy the fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Revenge of the Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

the fist
vs
of the Bastard

190 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, jimmy the fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Revenge of the Bastard!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from the fist misses the target.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
the fist misses with a body punch

and Bastard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in the fist's guard.
the fist wants to get back to his feet but Bastard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
the fist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
the fist is looking to stand back up but Bastard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by the fist.
the fist knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bastard on the ground.

Bastard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but the fist sees it coming and defends easily.
the fist is looking to escape.

Bastard decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the fist throws a combination that misses
and Bastard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Bastard with that takedown attempt.
the fist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bastard.
jimmy the fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Revenge of the Bastard.
A combination from the fist does no damage.
Bastard works over the fist's head and body with a nice combination.
Bastard connects with a body shot.
Bastard shoots in but the fist avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Bastard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches the fist napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bastard looks gassed!

Bastard tries for a kimura but the fist is defending well.

Bastard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, the fist has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the fist is pushing Bastard's head away, looking to escape. Bastard manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bastard decides to stand back up.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bastard shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard scores with a jab to the body.
the fist fails to land with a series of punches.
Bastard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? the fist is fending him off so far but Bastard persists. Nope, the fist circles away and we're back to standing.
the fist swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
the fist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
the fist lands a body shot.
the fist stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from the fist. No joy for Bastard on that attempt.
the fist misses with a hook. Bastard ducked under it nicely.
Revenge of the Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard scores with a three punch combo!
Horrible takedown by Bastard or perhaps it was just good defense by the fist which made him look bad.
the fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bastard.
the fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
jimmy the fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as the fist sprawls well. the fist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bastard gets slowly back to his feet.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with the fist but the fist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bastard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bastard avoids the body shot from the fist.
the fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bastard.
Bastard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bastard shoots in for a double leg but the fist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bastard defending well as the fist loads up on a big left hand.
the fist throws a series of punches but Bastard avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Revenge of the Bastard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Donk. Bastard catches the fist right on the button with a cross.
Bastard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
the fist stuffs the takedown attempt from Bastard. Bastard gets slowly back to his feet.
the fist misses with a body shot.
Bastard shoots for a double leg takedown but the fist sprawls well. He's pushed Bastard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bastard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
the fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
the fist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bastard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
the fist takes one to the side of the head.
Bastard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice takedown defense from the fist. No joy for Bastard on that attempt.
jimmy the fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Revenge of the Bastard.
Bastard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from the fist.
the fist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bastard.
Nice defenses there by the fist.
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from the fist.
Bastard throws a one two combo.
Bastard lands a body shot.
Bastard lands with a cross.
the fist looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
the fist tries to bum rush Bastard with a series of wild strikes but Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastard scores with a hook.
the fist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts the fist as he jumps to the side.
the fist moves forwards but Bastard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bastard sizes up the fist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
the fist misses with a jab to the body
and Bastard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
jimmy the fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
the fist falls off balance throwing a combination

so Bastard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bastard stands up and waves to the fist to follow him.
Bastard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around the fist's waist but the fist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastard off to one side.
the fist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
the fist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bastard.
the fist thows a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Bastard as he connects with a hook.
the fist could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
the fist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from the fist misses.

Bastard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bastard drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bastard seems to have locked his on tight now - the fist screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bastard, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Revenge of the Bastard!