PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fatih Emir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godzilla Harddisksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emir comes to the cage accompanied by i kill people. Harddisksson has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Godzilla Harddisksson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Emir
vs
Harddisksson

185 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

186 cm
20
192 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

CROWN - Pit Inc
CROWN - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatih Emir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Godzilla Harddisksson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harddisksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harddisksson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Emir counters with a takedown into side control.
Emir working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Emir looks up at the clock and then as Harddisksson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Emir smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harddisksson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Emir landing strikes.
Harddisksson sneaks back into half guard.
Harddisksson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harddisksson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Emir lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harddisksson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Emir advances position into side control!
Harddisksson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harddisksson wants to control but Emir postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Emir avoids the strikes from the bottom by Harddisksson.
Emir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emir working the head and body with strikes.
Emir works to advance to full mount. Harddisksson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Emir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Emir scoring with strikes but Harddisksson is staying in there.
Harddisksson is trying desperately to improve position.
Emir avoids the attempt from Harddisksson to control.
Harddisksson is desperately trying to improve his position but Emir has a good base and remains in mount.
Emir landing strikes from the mount and Harddisksson is in trouble!
Emir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Emir lands with some strikes.
Harddisksson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emir is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Harddisksson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Harddisksson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Emir. What's that going to do exactly?
Harddisksson is desperately trying to improve his position but Emir has a good base and remains in mount.
Harddisksson tries to hold on but Emir postures up.

Emir with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Emir with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harddisksson tries to reverse the position but Emir maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harddisksson tries to lock up and control but Emir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Emir scoring with strikes but Harddisksson is staying in there.
Harddisksson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harddisksson tries to hold on but Emir postures up.

Emir looking for a guillotine from mount but Harddisksson is having none of it.
Harddisksson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Emir is looking to advance position but Harddisksson won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harddisksson sees it coming and defends easily.
Emir is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harddisksson wants to get back to full guard.
Emir trying to control from half guard but Harddisksson is working away.
Harddisksson is trying to stand back up but Emir is controlling him
Harddisksson won't allow Emir to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harddisksson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harddisksson working a defensive guard but Emir passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harddisksson is looking to improve his position.
Harddisksson manages to get to full guard.
Harddisksson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatih Emir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Harddisksson wants to clinch up but Emir keeps it at a distance.

Emir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Emir lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harddisksson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Emir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harddisksson is not content to let Emir control the position.
Harddisksson regains half guard.
Emir is looking to advance position but Harddisksson won't allow it.
Harddisksson wants to control but Emir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emir is keen to just control but Harddisksson is a slippery customer.
Harddisksson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harddisksson is trying to get back to full guard.
Emir is trying to control. Harddisksson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harddisksson tries to get to full guard but Emir has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emir circles away from the clinch attempt

and Emir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harddisksson won't be happy with that.
Harddisksson is trying to get back to half guard.

Emir tries for a kimura but Harddisksson is defending well.
Harddisksson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Harddisksson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Emir is trying to get an arm triangle but Harddisksson is defending well.
Harddisksson gets back to half guard.
Harddisksson lands with a few short shots to the body.
Fatih Emir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harddisksson wants to get back to his feet.
Harddisksson trying to hold on to Emir's head to control him but Emir postures up.
Harddisksson wants to sweep but Emir has passed to side control!
Emir has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harddisksson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harddisksson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emir cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harddisksson is desperately trying to improve his position but Emir has a good base and remains in mount.
Emir trying to control but Harddisksson is having none of it.
Emir throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Harddisksson tries to lock up and control but Emir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harddisksson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Emir wants to control the pace but Harddisksson is squirming around nicely.

That's four 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.
Harddisksson tries to lock up and control but Emir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Emir unloading with bombs!
Harddisksson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Emir working the ground and pound effectively.
Harddisksson is wriggling around trying to escape.

Emir looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Harddisksson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Harddisksson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emir lands a big shot there that rocks Harddisksson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Harddisksson tries to hold on but Emir pushes him away.
Emir lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatih Emir dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Emir gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harddisksson wants to control from the top but Emir keeps moving.

Emir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harddisksson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harddisksson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harddisksson postures up.
Emir thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Emir looking for a guillotine here but Harddisksson defends easily.
Harddisksson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harddisksson trying to control but Emir is working from the bottom.
Harddisksson throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harddisksson wants to control from the top but Emir keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emir manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harddisksson tries to reverse the position but Emir maintains control.
Harddisksson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Emir looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Emir wants to control the pace but Harddisksson is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emir 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.
Harddisksson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emir looking to control but Harddisksson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harddisksson taking shots to the head.
Emir trying to control but Harddisksson is having none of it.
Harddisksson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Emir. What's that going to do exactly?
Emir unloading with bombs!
Harddisksson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Emir. What's that going to do exactly?
Harddisksson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harddisksson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Emir is working for a kimura but Harddisksson is defending it quite comfortably.

Emir seems to be looking for submissions.
Emir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emir blocks the strikes from Harddisksson.
Harddisksson is staying active underneath Emir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harddisksson wants to improve his position but Emir is controlling well.
Harddisksson trying to control but Emir postures up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harddisksson tries to clinch there but Emir circles away.
Harddisksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Emir counters with a single leg into guard. Harddisksson didn't expect that.
Emir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harddisksson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harddisksson 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.
Emir trying to control the position from guard on top but Harddisksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godzilla Harddisksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fatih Emir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harddisksson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fatih Emir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fatih Emir!