PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glorious Superior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gil Argavani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Superior
vs
Argavani

167 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glorious Superior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gil Argavani!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argavani moves out of range as Superior strikes.
Argavani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Superior manages to avoid it.
Argavani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Superior has managed to clinch.
Argavani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Superior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Superior looks to land a right hand but Argavani moved out of range.
Superior connects with a single shot there.
Glorious Superior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Argavani takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Superior to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argavani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Argavani gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Argavani is looking to take a break and control but Superior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Superior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Superior won't allow Argavani to pass to mount.
Superior trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Argavani content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Argavani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Superior throws out the jab.
Argavani dives in and grabs Superior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Superior pushes down on Argavani's head and hops out.
Glorious Superior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gil Argavani.
Superior fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Argavani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Argavani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Superior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Argavani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Argavani stopping the sweep attempt from Superior.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior keeping moving, preventing Argavani from controlling successfully.
Argavani forces his way into half guard.
Superior tries to roll over but Argavani keeps him under control.
Superior wants to control but Argavani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Superior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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.
Argavani trying to control the position from guard on top but Superior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Superior wants to sweep here but Argavani controlling him for the moment.
Superior wants to improve his position but instead Argavani has moved into half guard.
Superior keeping hold of Argavani's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Argavani wants to take a breather but Superior is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gil Argavani dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Argavani moves away from the strike by Superior.

Superior clinches with his opponent.

Argavani has hold of one of Superior's legs. Superior is fighting the takedown attempt but Argavani gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Superior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Superior is looking for a triangle but Argavani pushes his legs off easily.

Argavani is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Superior has his foot on Argavani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Argavani works his way back into a safe position though.
Superior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Argavani is one step ahead there.
Superior is working hard here to advance position.
Superior trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Superior closes the distance and pushes Argavani back into the cage.
Argavani is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Superior misses with a punch to the body.
Argavani looking for a takedown.
Argavani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Glorious Superior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gil Argavani.
Argavani tries for a takedown but Superior manages to get underhooks.
Superior throws a head punch that misses.
Superior misses with some punches.
Argavani looking for a takedown.
Argavani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Argavani goes for a takedown attempt but Superior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Superior. Argavani does a little dance to reset his feet.

Superior has closed the distance and engaged Argavani in a clinch.
Superior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Superior is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior tries a body shot but Argavani blocks it.
Argavani blocks an uppercut.
Argavani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Superior.
Argavani wants a takedown.

Superior turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Superior manages to end up in side control.
Superior moves into full mount!
Argavani has given up his back here. Will Superior look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Argavani staying busy and making it hard for Superior to control.

Superior looking for the RNC.
Argavani trying to control the hands but Superior breaks the grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argavani is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Superior is staying active.

Superior is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Argavani has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Argavani right now.

Argavani defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Superior's arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Superior keeps control of the position as Argavani tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Argavani is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Superior gets his way!
Argavani is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glorious Superior dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Argavani moves into the clinch successfully.
Superior is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Argavani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Superior misses with the head strike.
Argavani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Superior prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Argavani being controlled against the cage.
Argavani is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argavani tries to score a body lock takedown but Superior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Glorious Superior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gil Argavani.
Argavani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Superior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Argavani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Superior after a bit of a struggle.
Argavani can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Argavani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Superior pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Argavani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Argavani wants to take the fight to the mat but Superior manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Superior can't find room to land a body shot as Argavani controls the action.
Superior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Argavani.
Superior can't find room to land a body shot as Argavani controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Superior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Argavani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Argavani is trying to drag Superior to the mat but Superior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Argavani is working for takedown but Superior is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Superior is stalling here.
Superior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Argavani has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Superior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Argavani goes for a takedown attempt but Superior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Superior closes the distance and clinches.
Superior throws a head punch that misses.
Glorious Superior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Argavani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Superior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Superior has Argavani pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Superior pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Argavani tumbling to the mat - Superior dives into Argavani's guard.
Superior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Argavani can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Argavani is keeping the position for now.
Superior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Superior looking to sit in guard and control but Argavani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Argavani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Superior swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Argavani trying to control but Superior is working from the bottom.
Superior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Argavani is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Argavani trying to control the position from guard on top but Superior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glorious Superior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Superior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glorious Superior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Superior has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glorious Superior!