PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Old Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Outbackerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Outbackerson's choice of entrance music: I ate ur baby, he tasted like pampers. On his way into the cage it seems that Old Bastard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Old Bastard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bastard
vs
Outbackerson

175 cm
23
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Old Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Outbackerson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Outbackerson as he avoids it easily.
Outbackerson is looking to score with low kicks.
Bastard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bastard throws a sloppy head kick and Outbackerson moves out of range easily.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt - Outbackerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Outbackerson.

Outbackerson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Outbackerson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bastard trying to remain calm as Outbackerson controls from the top position.

Outbackerson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bastard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Outbackerson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bastard is looking to reverse the position.
Bastard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Outbackerson's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard tries to get to full guard but Outbackerson has control of the leg.
Outbackerson trying to control from half guard but Bastard is working away.
Outbackerson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Outbackerson 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.
Bastard is looking to improve his position.
Bastard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bastard.
Outbackerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastard is retaining full guard.
Bastard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Outbackerson is one step ahead there.
Bastard is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bastard had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Outbackerson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bastard Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Outbackerson's back instead.

Bastard tightening his grip on Outbackerson, looking for the choke.
Bastard is breathing heavily.
Outbackerson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Bastard seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Outbackerson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastard.
Outbackerson wants to get back to full guard.
Outbackerson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bastard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bastard's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Outbackerson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bastard covers up after that shot from Outbackerson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard tries to roll but Outbackerson sticks to his back.

Outbackerson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Bastard fending off the submission attempt from Outbackerson.
Bastard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Outbackerson's guard. Nice work there by Bastard.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Outbackerson is retaining full guard.
Bastard stopping the sweep attempt from Outbackerson.
Bastard wants to stand and escape but instead Outbackerson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bastard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Outbackerson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Outbackerson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Outbackerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastard swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bastard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Outbackerson drops back looking for a leg! Bastard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bastard manages to kick Outbackerson off! Outbackerson jumps back into Bastard's guard.
Outbackerson chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Outbackerson dominated that round.
That's time! Bastard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Outbackerson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bastard is trying to get back to full guard.

Bastard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Outbackerson seems to be looking for submissions.

Bastard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Outbackerson is trying to work for a kimura but Bastard is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bastard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Outbackerson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bastard's guard.
Outbackerson wants to pass the guard but Bastard is defending well.
Bastard misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Outbackerson is looking for a kimura but Bastard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Outbackerson to get the leverage.
Bastard gets back to full guard.
Outbackerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bastard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Outbackerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Outbackerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Outbackerson stopping the sweep attempt from Bastard.
Outbackerson wants to pass the guard but Bastard is keeping the position.

Bastard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Outbackerson escapes and throws Bastard's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson looks up at the clock and then as Bastard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Outbackerson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Outbackerson trying to control the position but Bastard is working away.
Bastard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Outbackerson wants to control but Bastard is keeping him busy.

Outbackerson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bastard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Outbackerson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bastard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson stopping the sweep attempt from Bastard.
Bastard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Outbackerson has passed into side control.
Bastard is not content to let Outbackerson control the position.
Outbackerson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bastard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Outbackerson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bastard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bastard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bastard regains full guard. Nicely done.

Outbackerson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bastard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Outbackerson is one step ahead there.

Bastard is looking for a triangle but Outbackerson pushes his legs off easily.
Outbackerson is in close to Bastard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Outbackerson preventing the sweep.
Outbackerson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Outbackerson controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Old Bastard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bastard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Outbackerson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Outbackerson.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Outbackerson slips nicely into half guard.

Bastard is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Outbackerson pulls his head out easily.
Outbackerson passes to side control.

Outbackerson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bastard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bastard sneaks back into half guard.

Outbackerson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bastard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Outbackerson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bastard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Outbackerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bastard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard tries to get to full guard but Outbackerson has control of the leg.

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

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bastard throws a sloppy head kick and Outbackerson moves out of range easily.

Outbackerson scores with a takedown into Bastard's guard.
Bastard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Outbackerson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Outbackerson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bastard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mick Outbackerson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Outbackerson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Outbackerson wants to get back to full guard.
Bastard works his foot free and advances to mount.

Bastard wants to finish this one by submission but Outbackerson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bastard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bastard is working for a guillotine from mount but Outbackerson frees his head quite easily.
Outbackerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bastard landing strikes from the mount.
Outbackerson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Outbackerson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bastard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Outbackerson!
Bastard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson is looking to improve his position but Bastard isn't that keen on the idea.

Outbackerson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bastard.
Outbackerson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bastard avoids the attempt from Outbackerson to control.
Outbackerson working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Outbackerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Outbackerson 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Outbackerson!