PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sherlock Cognosneti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chim Skrylvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chim Skrylvia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cognosneti
vs
Skrylvia

189 cm
23
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

5th Round Clothing
Demonic Clothing

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sherlock Cognosneti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chim Skrylvia!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrylvia avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Cognosneti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Skrylvia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cognosneti napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cognosneti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skrylvia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Skrylvia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Skrylvia decides to stand back up. Skrylvia steps back and let's Cognosneti get back to his feet.
Cognosneti misses with a few strikes there.

Cognosneti tries to keep at a distance but Skrylvia has taken the fight into the clinch.

Skrylvia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skrylvia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Skrylvia moves into the clinch successfully.
Cognosneti is trying to force a seperation but Skrylvia has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cognosneti wants to break free but Skrylvia has control.

Skrylvia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cognosneti uses from the top position.
Cognosneti looking to pass the guard.
Skrylvia is pulling down on Cognosneti's head. It's preventing any offense from Cognosneti, at least for the moment.

Cognosneti has gone for a leg lock! Skrylvia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cognosneti's guard.

Cognosneti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skrylvia is aware though and is defending well.
Cognosneti is breathing heavily.

Skrylvia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skrylvia works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrylvia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cognosneti is looking to control Skrylvia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cognosneti avoid being mounted?
Skrylvia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cognosneti!
Skrylvia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrylvia thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Skrylvia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrylvia misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Skrylvia has hold of Cognosneti's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cognosneti manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Skrylvia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Skrylvia moves to back control.
Skrylvia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cognosneti doesn't escape.
It looks like Skrylvia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Skrylvia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cognosneti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skrylvia working for a choke but Cognosneti is defending well.
Skrylvia misses with a punch to the head.
Cognosneti is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Skrylvia.

Skrylvia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cognosneti defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skrylvia misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chim Skrylvia 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.

Skrylvia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cognosneti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Skrylvia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Cognosneti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skrylvia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cognosneti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skrylvia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Skrylvia wants to pass the guard but Cognosneti is keeping the position.
Cognosneti could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Skrylvia stands up and waves to Cognosneti to follow him.
Skrylvia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cognosneti as he jumps to the side.
Sherlock Cognosneti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrylvia lands with a kick to the temple. Cognosneti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Cognosneti clinches up with Skrylvia and pushes him back against the cage.
Skrylvia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cognosneti after a bit of a struggle.
Cognosneti is trying to break the clinch but Skrylvia has him pressed against the cage.

Skrylvia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skrylvia fails to land the takedown.
Sherlock Cognosneti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chim Skrylvia.

Skrylvia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cognosneti is looking to control Skrylvia's arms but Skrylvia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cognosneti has his back to the cage.
Skrylvia managing to block the knees to the body from Cognosneti.
Skrylvia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cognosneti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Skrylvia lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skrylvia stands and steps away. Cognosneti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Skrylvia connects with a body shot that sends Cognosneti's belly button to the back.
Skrylvia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cognosneti tries to avoid it but Skrylvia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cognosneti to the ground. Cognosneti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skrylvia moves out of range as Cognosneti throws a body kick.

Skrylvia scores a takedown into full mount!
Skrylvia controlling the pace for now.
Chim Skrylvia has got the better of the ground game so far.

Skrylvia stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Skrylvia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cognosneti's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skrylvia is defended easily by Cognosneti.
Cognosneti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skrylvia.
Cognosneti throws a wild body kick that Skrylvia sees coming a mile off.

Skrylvia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cognosneti on his heels. He'll look to pass Cognosneti's guard now, I'm sure.

Cognosneti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skrylvia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cognosneti trying to keep a closed guard but Skrylvia is proving a slippery customer.

Cognosneti looking for subs off his back but Skrylvia has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cognosneti trying to control here.
Skrylvia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Skrylvia decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Skrylvia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrylvia passes Cognosneti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chim Skrylvia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cognosneti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Skrylvia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skrylvia scores a nice knee to the body.
Cognosneti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Skrylvia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Skrylvia looking to score a takedown here. Cognosneti is defending well but Skrylvia drives through and ends up in Cognosneti's guard.

Cognosneti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skrylvia is aware though and is defending well.
Skrylvia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Skrylvia controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chim Skrylvia was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Skrylvia dives in and scores a takedown into Cognosneti's guard.
Skrylvia postures up in Cognosneti's guard and throws a big left but Cognosneti blocks it.
Skrylvia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skrylvia stands up from Cognosneti's guard - Skrylvia perhaps looking for a knockout.
Skrylvia connects with a nice looking jab.
Skrylvia shoots in but no luck this time.

Skrylvia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Skrylvia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cognosneti is trying to reverse the position but instead Skrylvia has taken his back - oops!
What can Cognosneti do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Skrylvia connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Cognosneti to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrylvia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Skrylvia is striking from the back but Cognosneti escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Skrylvia trying to control the pace.
Skrylvia throwing shots but Cognosneti is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Skrylvia seems content to control.

Skrylvia stands up from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skrylvia closes the distance and pushes Cognosneti back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skrylvia obliges.
Skrylvia is looking for a takedown.
Skrylvia stalling.

Skrylvia successfully pulls guard.

Skrylvia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cognosneti defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrylvia pulls Cognosneti in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skrylvia keeping full guard, as Cognosneti tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chim Skrylvia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skrylvia 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chim Skrylvia!