PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inc's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Moon Rising. Dick Inc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Inc
vs
Russell

188 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
27
191 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Inc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Russell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inc throws a body punch but Russell moves out of range.
Russell checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inc. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Inc enables Russell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Inc manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Inc keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Russell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Inc wants to sweep but no luck.
Inc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Inc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russell slips nicely into half guard.
Russell throwing shots but Inc is blocking nicely.
Inc wants to improve his position but Russell is controlling well.
Russell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell thows a huge punch but Inc dodges it nicely.
Russell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Russell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Russell connects with a nice short shot to Inc's temple.
Russell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Inc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russell.
Russell thows a huge punch but Inc dodges it nicely.
Russell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inc defending well though.
Russell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inc's head.
Russell with the ground and pound but Inc uses the opportunity to regain guard.

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.
Russell chips away with some ground and pound.
Russell thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell throws a strike but Inc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Inc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Inc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Russell is looking for a triangle but Inc pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Inc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Russell trying to control the position.
Russell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Russell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Russell misses with a head shot. Inc uses the momentum to regain guard.
Russell lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell postures up in Inc's guard and throws a big left but Inc blocks it.
Inc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russell throws a strike but Inc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Inc looking to pass the guard.
Inc is working hard here to advance position.

Russell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Inc wants to pass the guard but Russell is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Russell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Russell shoots in for a takedown but Inc shows good takedown defense.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Inc circles away.

Inc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Russell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Inc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Inc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russell.
Inc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russell wants to control from the top but Inc keeps moving.

Russell stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Inc has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Russell manages to get his head free but now Inc has transitioned to an armbar! Russell grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Inc! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Inc!