PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fratzen Geballer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lewis the bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fratzen Geballer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Geballer
vs
the bomb

184 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fratzen Geballer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, lewis the bomb!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the bomb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geballer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geballer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but the bomb swivels and escapes.
Geballer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch lands to the side of Geballer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
the bomb motions for Geballer to come forward. the bomb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fratzen Geballer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geballer tries to clinch

and the bomb counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by the bomb.
the bomb wants to stand but Geballer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
the bomb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
the bomb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Geballer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes the bomb off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Geballer takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by the bomb.
Geballer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Geballer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fratzen Geballer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the bomb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Geballer walks away with a smile on his face. the bomb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Geballer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Geballer lands in his opponent's guard.
the bomb trying to control the position.
the bomb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Geballer is staying active underneath the bomb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
the bomb controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the bomb is thwarting Geballer's attempts to control the position.
Geballer taking some punishment here, with the bomb in his half guard.
Well, if the bomb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the bomb prevents Geballer from improving his position.
Geballer is in trouble now - the bomb has advanced to mount!
the bomb content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geballer is looking to get to half guard.
the bomb lands a big shot there that rocks Geballer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Geballer tries to hold on but the bomb pushes him away.
the bomb blocks Geballer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
the bomb trying to control but Geballer is having none of it.

the bomb is standing up, even though he is in mount.

the bomb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
the bomb looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geballer tries to control the bomb's body but the bomb pushes him off. Geballer squirms to his side and now the bomb has his back!
Geballer is trying to break free.
the bomb scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Geballer fending off the submission attempt from the bomb.

the bomb has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Geballer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geballer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lewis the bomb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Geballer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
the bomb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Geballer walks away with a smile on his face. the bomb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Geballer darts in trying to clinch

and the bomb counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Geballer!
the bomb manages to capitalize on a mistake by Geballer to take his back!
the bomb is punishing Geballer with strikes - can he finish him?!

the bomb tightening his grip on Geballer, looking for the choke.
Geballer just trying to survive but the bomb is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Geballer controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the bomb looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Geballer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Geballer looking for submissions off his back.

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

Geballer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Geballer wants to improve his position but the bomb is controlling well.
Well, if the bomb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
lewis the bomb has got the better of the ground game so far.

the bomb stands up from half guard.

Geballer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Geballer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. the bomb is keeping the position for now.
the bomb working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the bomb keeping moving, preventing Geballer from controlling successfully.

Geballer has gone for a leg lock! the bomb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Geballer's guard.

Geballer is looking for a triangle here but the bomb uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Geballer wants to control but the bomb postures up.

That's four 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.

the bomb stands up and we're back to a striking position.

the bomb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
the bomb is looking to stand up but Geballer isn't so interested in that idea.
Geballer tries to free his leg and advance position but the bomb is retaining full guard.
the bomb lands a decent punch to the body there.
the bomb is pulling down on Geballer's head. It's preventing any offense from Geballer, at least for the moment.
the bomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lewis the bomb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Geballer clinches.
the bomb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
the bomb drops down looking for an ankle pick but Geballer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Geballer with a lazy takedown attempt
and the bomb counters with a nice uppercut.
the bomb tries to clinch up

and Geballer counters with a shoot takedown. the bomb fights it but they end up in guard.

Geballer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and the bomb dives on top into guard.

Geballer is looking for a triangle but the bomb pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the bomb pushing down on Geballer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

the bomb decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
the bomb tries for a takedown but Geballer circles away easily

and Geballer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for the bomb!
Fratzen Geballer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lewis the bomb.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the bomb tries to hold on but Geballer pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the bomb regains half guard.

Geballer wants to work for an arm triangle but the bomb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
the bomb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Geballer trying to control the position from guard on top but the bomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Geballer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and the bomb dives on top into guard.
the bomb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

the bomb has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Geballer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! the bomb is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Geballer pulls down on the head and he's put the bomb to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fratzen Geballer!