PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Greatest Fighter Ever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnipeg Manitoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Greatest Fighter Ever could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Winnipeg Manitoba's chin.

Greatest Fighter Ever
vs
Manitoba

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

AMPLIFY
AMPLIFY

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Greatest Fighter Ever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winnipeg Manitoba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manitoba gets the takedown into side control.
Manitoba has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fighter Ever!

Manitoba working for a submission but Fighter Ever is keeping him at bay.
Manitoba controlling from the full mount.
Manitoba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manitoba controlling the position easily from mount.
Fighter Ever on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fighter Ever tries to get out of the position.

Manitoba looking to secure an arm triangle but Fighter Ever defends it well.
Manitoba controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manitoba has hold of Fighter Ever's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fighter Ever manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fighter Ever is breathing heavily.
Fighter Ever bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Manitoba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Manitoba has an active guard here but Fighter Ever has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba wants to improve his position but Fighter Ever is controlling well.
Manitoba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fighter Ever slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba wants to get back to full guard.
Manitoba won't allow Fighter Ever to pass to mount.
Manitoba gets full guard.

Fighter Ever got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manitoba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fighter Ever has managed to get both his arms back between Manitoba's legs - danger averted.
Manitoba is trying to keep Fighter Ever in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba controlling Fighter Ever's posture.

Manitoba working for a triangle but Fighter Ever defends it easily.
Fighter Ever might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manitoba managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Manitoba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fighter Ever doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fighter Ever manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winnipeg Manitoba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fighter Ever.
Manitoba shoots for a takedown but Fighter Ever saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fighter Ever doesn't manage to clinch there - Manitoba circles away.

Manitoba moves into range and clinches up with Fighter Ever.
Manitoba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fighter Ever avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fighter Ever has Manitoba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manitoba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Manitoba gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Manitoba is working for a submission of some sort.

Manitoba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fighter Ever defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Manitoba 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.

Manitoba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manitoba is pressing down on Fighter Ever's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fighter Ever is holding on for now.
Manitoba prevents Fighter Ever from standing back up.

Fighter Ever is defending against the submission attempts here by Manitoba.
Manitoba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba is thwarting Fighter Ever's attempts to control the position.
Manitoba controlling the action here.
Manitoba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter Ever. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Manitoba wants to work for an arm triangle but Fighter Ever is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Manitoba is looking for a kimura but Fighter Ever is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manitoba to get the leverage.
Manitoba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Manitoba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fighter Ever defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba wants to take a breather but Fighter Ever is having none of it.

Manitoba is looking for a kimura but Fighter Ever is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manitoba to get the leverage.

Manitoba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manitoba in particular looking to stall.

Manitoba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Manitoba 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.

Manitoba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fighter Ever has managed to free his arm - good work.

Manitoba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fighter Ever has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manitoba controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winnipeg Manitoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Manitoba shoots in and drives through. Fighter Ever sprawls well.
Manitoba shoots in for a double leg but Fighter Ever sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manitoba has his takedown stuffed

and Fighter Ever counters with a single leg into guard. Manitoba didn't expect that.
The Greatest Fighter Ever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnipeg Manitoba.
Fighter Ever trying to control but Manitoba is working from the bottom.
Fighter Ever is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manitoba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manitoba wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because The Greatest Fighter Ever wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fighter Ever darts in trying to clinch

and Manitoba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manitoba not doing much here.

Manitoba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fighter Ever sees it coming and defends easily.

Manitoba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Manitoba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba controlling the action here.
Winnipeg Manitoba has got the better of the ground game so far.

Manitoba is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter Ever trying to hold on to Manitoba's head to control him but Manitoba postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manitoba lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Manitoba 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.

Manitoba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manitoba is taking a breather. Fighter Ever says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manitoba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fighter Ever has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manitoba trying to mount his opponent but Fighter Ever defends it.

Manitoba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Manitoba wants to work for an arm triangle but Fighter Ever is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manitoba not doing much here.
The Greatest Fighter Ever has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winnipeg Manitoba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winnipeg Manitoba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manitoba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winnipeg Manitoba!