PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Auto Pilot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fizzlebeef's choice of entrance music: Eminem & Royce Da 5'9 - Above the Law a. 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.

Pilot
vs
Fizzlebeef

170 cm
25
149 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

174 cm
38
153 lbs
31 - 13 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Auto Pilot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roll Fizzlebeef!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilot keeps the fight on the outside.
Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown but Pilot shows good takedown defense.

Fizzlebeef shoots in and gets a takedown into Pilot's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Fizzlebeef avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fizzlebeef postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fizzlebeef postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fizzlebeef working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fizzlebeef chips away with some ground and pound.
Pilot controls Fizzlebeef momentarily but Fizzlebeef frees himself.

Pilot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fizzlebeef postures up and lands a big shot to Pilot's brow.

Pilot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fizzlebeef can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fizzlebeef trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pilot manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pilot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fizzlebeef is looking to improve his position.
Fizzlebeef is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pilot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pilot works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Pilot wants to finish this one by submission but Fizzlebeef is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pilot.
Fizzlebeef regains half guard.
Pilot is looking to take a break and control but Fizzlebeef is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Pilot is working for a submission of some sort.
Fizzlebeef regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pilot manages to get himself to full guard.

Fizzlebeef drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pilot dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pilot advances position into side control!
Fizzlebeef is not content to let Pilot control the position.
Fizzlebeef tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fizzlebeef is trying to work for a sweep but Pilot has mounted him!

Pilot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fizzlebeef has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fizzlebeef is looking to get back to full guard here but Pilot has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pilot trying to control the action but Fizzlebeef is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fizzlebeef tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pilot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Pilot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Pilot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fizzlebeef regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roll Fizzlebeef will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pilot throws a low kick, looking for Fizzlebeef's leg but Fizzlebeef calmly moves out of range.
Pilot stuffs the takedown attempt from Fizzlebeef. Fizzlebeef gets slowly back to his feet.
Pilot throws a leg kick which misses Fizzlebeef's front leg but catches the back leg as Fizzlebeef tries to avoid it.
Fizzlebeef shoots in but Pilot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pilot sprawls well. Pilot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fizzlebeef gets slowly back to his feet.
Auto Pilot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Pilot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fizzlebeef shoots in and drives through. Pilot sprawls well.

Pilot has managed to clinch.
Pilot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fizzlebeef wants to get back to striking at distance but Pilot won't allow it.
Pilot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fizzlebeef.

Fizzlebeef turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fizzlebeef misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pilot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fizzlebeef trying to control the action but Pilot is working from the bottom.
Pilot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fizzlebeef stalling away here and it's allowed Pilot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fizzlebeef connects with a couple of short punches.
Fizzlebeef won't allow Pilot to sweep him here.
Roll Fizzlebeef has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fizzlebeef trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pilot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fizzlebeef can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pilot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fizzlebeef working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef is squirming around, avoiding Pilot's attempts to control the action.
Fizzlebeef sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fizzlebeef is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pilot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fizzlebeef has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fizzlebeef is looking for a sweep. Pilot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Fizzlebeef escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pilot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fizzlebeef keeping moving, preventing Pilot from controlling successfully.
Pilot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pilot is looking to take a break and control but Fizzlebeef is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fizzlebeef is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fizzlebeef gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilot is trying to control the action in half guard but Fizzlebeef is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fizzlebeef tries to roll over but Pilot keeps him under control.
Fizzlebeef works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pilot looking to pass the guard.
Pilot advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pilot is trying for a kimura here. Fizzlebeef looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pilot wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Auto Pilot!
Auto Pilot managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.