PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kezz The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Universe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Convict's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Locked up. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

The Convict
vs
Universe

178 cm
33
179 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

180 cm
33
175 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kezz The Convict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Universe!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Universe lands with a nice body punch.
The Convict scores with a crisp jab that stopped Universe in his tracks.
Universe swings for the body but The Convict moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Convict is trying to drag Universe to the mat but Universe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

The Convict has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Universe is trying to keep an underhook but The Convict manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Universe can do anything to dispel that myth.

The Convict is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Universe defends it well.
Universe is trying to maintain the position but The Convict is very close to passing his half guard.
Universe wants to get back to full guard.
The Convict working Universe over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe is trying to maintain the position but The Convict is very close to passing his half guard.
The Convict is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Convict throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Convict is controlling the pace.
The Convict not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Convict trying to control the pace.

The Convict is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Universe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Universe tries to kick The Convict off but The Convict keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Convict tries to pass to full mount but Universe defends it.
Universe wants to improve his position but The Convict is controlling well.
The Convict is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Universe!

The Convict looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The Convict punishing his opponent with strikes.
Universe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Universe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

The Convict jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Universe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Universe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Universe is looking to regain half guard here but The Convict keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Convict wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Universe, who protects the arm well.
Universe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Convict wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Universe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Convict asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Convict working the ground and pound.
Universe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Universe is trying to control The Convict's posture but The Convict avoids it.
Universe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

The Convict is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Universe has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict trying to control the action but Universe is working from the bottom.
Universe struggling a bit here.
The Convict working the ground and pound from side control.
The Convict is staying tight to Universe's torso, preventing him from escaping.

The Convict tries for a kimura but Universe is defending well.

The Convict looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kezz The Convict dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The Convict lands a nice hook to Universe's body. Universe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Convict avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Convict.
Universe wants to counter with a clinch but The Convict pushes him away.
Universe tries to land a body kick

and The Convict counters with a nice double leg into side control. Universe won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Convict has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The Convict scoring with punches from side control.
The Convict prevents Universe from escaping the position.

The Convict tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Convict has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict looks up at the clock and then as Universe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Convict smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The Convict taking a breather here.
The Convict landing strikes.
Universe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Convict is controlling him well.

The Convict is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Universe has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Convict is looking to take a break and control but Universe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Convict lands a nice forearm strike.
The Convict landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe is trying to get back to half guard.
The Convict is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Universe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Convict scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Universe to see if he's OK.

The Convict tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

The Convict tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Convict looking to control but instead Universe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Universe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The Convict looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
The Convict is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Universe can do to turn this around?
Universe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Convict.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.
A jab from The Convict misses.
The Convict throws the left hand but Universe avoids the punch easily.
Universe stuffs the takedown.

Universe rushes The Convict and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Convict looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Convict is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.

It looks like Kezz The Convict has been cut.
The Convict tries to pull guard but Universe holds him up against the cage and eventually The Convict drops back down to his feet.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Convict is defending well for now.
Universe looking to slow down the pace here.
The Convict jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Universe walks away with a smile on his face. The Convict gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Universe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Universe tries to clinch there but The Convict circles away.
The Convict appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Universe feints and then cracks The Convict's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Convict down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Convict tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Universe swivels and escapes.
Universe misses with a wild body shot.
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 Kezz The Convict will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kezz The Convict's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Convict cracks Universe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Convict blocks a head kick by Universe.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.
The Convict fails to land the takedown.
Universe throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Convict connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Universe misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Convict feinted with a counter takedown.
Universe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Universe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Convict rather than just go for the knockout.
Universe misses the shot to the body.
The Convict changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict avoids the head kick by Universe.
Universe lands a front kick.
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Convict circles away quickly and effectively.
The Convict shoots in looking for a takedown. Universe tries to sprawl out of it but The Convict keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Universe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Universe throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Convict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Universe! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Universe moves into range and clinches up with The Convict.
The Convict wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe lands an elbow that stopped The Convict in his tracks for a moment.
The Convict tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Universe just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Convict is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Universe is defending well.
The Convict lands with a right to the head.
Universe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Convict wants to break free but Universe has control.
Universe has The Convict pushed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but The Convict avoids the damage to the body.

Universe breaks from the clinch.
The Convict lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Convict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe avoids the body shot from The Convict.
Decent striking displayed by The Convict there.
The Convict avoids the body shot from Universe.
The Convict attempts a counter takedown but Universe avoids it well and moves away.
Universe tries to clinch up but The Convict circles away and keeps his distance.
The Convict drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
Universe thuds his right hand into The Convict's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Universe stuffs the takedown.
As The Convict backs off Universe throws a huge counter combo but The Convict manages to avoid it all.
Universe jabs at The Convict's body.
Universe misses with a kick to the body.
The Convict half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict avoids the head kick by Universe.
The Convict misses with a body shot.
Mr Universe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
The Convict feinted with a counter takedown.
Universe throws a nice looking combination but The Convict bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Universe has managed to clinch.
The Convict jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Universe walks away with a smile on his face. The Convict gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Convict shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Universe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Convict drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
Universe lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kezz The Convict's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Convict doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Universe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Universe.
The Convict is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Universe is pushing The Convict up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Convict is defending well for now.
Universe lands a nice elbow.

Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Convict circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Convict drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe looks to land a combination but The Convict avoids it well.
The Convict shoots in for a takedown but Universe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Universe.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.
Universe throws a series of punches but The Convict moves out of range.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Convict lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Universe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Convict throws a hook but Universe blocks it.
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Convict throws a poor cross that misses
and Universe counters with a three punch combo that has The Convict backing up. The Convict nods at Universe to acknowledge the strikes.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
The Convict changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Universe digs a good body shot into The Convict's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.
The Convict shoots in for a double leg but Universe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Universe misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Convict shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Universe just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Convict circles away from the clinch attempt

and The Convict counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Universe kicks The Convict off and gets back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Convict blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Convict avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
The Convict on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Universe misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
The Convict fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Universe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Universe manages to break the clinch.
Universe throws a body kick that misses

and The Convict counters with a takedown into side control.
Universe tries to get back to half guard but can't.

The Convict thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Convict working the head and body with strikes.
Universe is trying to improve his position.
Universe wants to control but The Convict postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kezz The Convict's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Good standup being displayed there by The Convict as he connects with a hook.
The Convict fails with the takedown
and Universe counters with a nice uppercut.

The Convict closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Universe's guard.
The Convict won't allow Universe to sweep him here.
The Convict prevents Universe from getting back to his feet.
The Convict wants to control from the top but Universe keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Convict is really struggling to control Universe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Convict stops Universe from standing up.
Universe trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict advances to half guard.

The Convict seems to be working for a kimura but Universe defends the submission attempt.
Universe tries to kick The Convict off but The Convict keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Convict is nestled in close to Universe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Universe trying to control but The Convict postures up.
Kezz The Convict overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Convict prevents Universe from standing back up.
Universe is refusing to be controlled, as The Convict sits in half guard.
Universe wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Convict wants to pass to mount but Universe is defending the position.
The Convict scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Universe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Convict. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Convict working the head and body with strikes.
Universe wants to improve his position but The Convict is controlling well.
The Convict looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Universe is trying to stand up here but The Convict is controlling him well.
The Convict stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Universe for as long as he can get away with.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Convict with a nice cross.
Universe throws a head kick that misses

and The Convict counters with a nice double leg into side control. Universe won't be happy with that.
The Convict wants to lay and pray for a moment but Universe keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Convict thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Universe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Universe struggling a bit here.
The Convict scores with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Convict lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Convict cracks Universe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Universe is pushing The Convict's head away, looking to escape. The Convict manages to hold on to the position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kezz The Convict showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Convict has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kezz The Convict!
A relieved looking Kezz The Convict thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.