PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Mad dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamikazee Blitzkrieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Mad dog
vs
Blitzkrieg

200 cm
19
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Mad dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Blitzkrieg misses its intended target.

Mad dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mad dog jumps guard but Blitzkrieg stands there with Mad dog around his waist. Mad dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mad dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mad dog.
Mad dog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blitzkrieg.
Mad dog lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has been cut.
Mad dog lands with a left to the head.
Mad dog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mad dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Blitzkrieg backwards.
Blitzkrieg working aggressively here.
Blitzkrieg stops a takedown attempt from Mad dog.
Mad dog tries for a takedown but Blitzkrieg manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mad dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitzkrieg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blitzkrieg leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mad dog.
Still in the clinch, Mad dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mad dog pushes Blitzkrieg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mad dog taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mad dog presses Blitzkrieg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blitzkrieg avoiding damage as Mad dog throws knees to the body.
Blitzkrieg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Mad dog pulls guard effortlessly.

Mad dog is looking for a triangle but Blitzkrieg pushes his legs off easily.
Blitzkrieg throwing strikes from guard but Mad dog blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad dog working a defensive guard here.

Mad dog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blitzkrieg defends well.
Blitzkrieg stays in close to Mad dog's body and controls the position.

Mad dog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mad dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blitzkrieg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mad dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blitzkrieg throwing strikes but missing.
Blitzkrieg with a flurry of punches that miss.

Mad dog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blitzkrieg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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.
Blitzkrieg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Mad dog looking for a guillotine here but Blitzkrieg defends easily.
Mad dog is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blitzkrieg trying to control the position from guard on top but Mad dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blitzkrieg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blitzkrieg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mad dog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mad dog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blitzkrieg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blitzkrieg wants to get back to his feet.
Mad dog wants to get back to his feet.
Mad dog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Mad dog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blitzkrieg trying to hold on to Mad dog's head to control him but Mad dog postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blitzkrieg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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.
Mad dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Blitzkrieg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blitzkrieg wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blitzkrieg throws a right hand that Mad dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Mad dog also avoids with ease.
Mad dog tries to clinch but Blitzkrieg is having none of it.
Mad dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mad dog ducks under a wild hook from Blitzkrieg.
A combination from Blitzkrieg does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Blitzkrieg misses the target.
Blitzkrieg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mad dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Blitzkrieg circles away.
Mad dog moves out of range as Blitzkrieg strikes.
Blitzkrieg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mad dog.
Blitzkrieg lands a jab.
Blitzkrieg throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Mad dog will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kamikazee Blitzkrieg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mad dog scores with a takedown into Blitzkrieg's guard.
Mad dog trying to control but Blitzkrieg is working from the bottom.
Mad dog controlling from the top position.
Blitzkrieg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mad dog looking to pass the guard.
Blitzkrieg keeping moving, preventing Mad dog from controlling successfully.
Mad dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blitzkrieg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blitzkrieg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mad dog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blitzkrieg defends it nicely.

Mad dog rushes Blitzkrieg and presses him up against the cage.
Blitzkrieg is trying to break free.
Mad dog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mad dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mad dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mad dog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blitzkrieg or not.
Blitzkrieg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mad dog avoiding damage as Blitzkrieg throws knees to the body.
Mad dog scores with a shoulder strike.
Mad dog stalling in the clinch but Blitzkrieg improves position.
Blitzkrieg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mad dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blitzkrieg backwards.
Mad dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blitzkrieg backwards.
Blitzkrieg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mad dog is working Blitzkrieg over against the cage.
Mad dog lands a nice uppercut.
Mad dog has Blitzkrieg pressed against the cage, preventing Blitzkrieg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Mad dog ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mad dog no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mad dog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blitzkrieg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blitzkrieg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blitzkrieg throwing strikes from guard but Mad dog blocks nicely.
Blitzkrieg working some strikes from top position.
Blitzkrieg thows a big elbow that misses.
Mad dog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blitzkrieg controls the pace.
Blitzkrieg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mad dog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mad dog is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg is looking to take a break and control but Mad dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mad dog is looking to regain half guard here but Blitzkrieg keeps moving and retains side control.
Mad dog is not content to let Blitzkrieg control the position.
Blitzkrieg working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mad dog misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Blitzkrieg. That snapped Mad dog's head back.

It looks like John Mad dog has been cut.
Mad dog throws a hook but Blitzkrieg avoids it easily.
Blitzkrieg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg drops Mad dog with a left and a right! Oh, Mad dog is hurt - Blitzkrieg dives into side control looking to finish!

Mad dog is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Blitzkrieg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mad dog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oh Mad dog is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mad dog on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mad dog seems to have got his legs back now.
Mad dog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blitzkrieg controls the position from side control.
Mad dog is not content to let Blitzkrieg control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blitzkrieg working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamikazee Blitzkrieg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Blitzkrieg throws a lazy right hand but Mad dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mad dog misses with a double jab
and Blitzkrieg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blitzkrieg scores with a jab. Mad dog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blitzkrieg throws a hook to the side of Mad dog's head but Mad dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blitzkrieg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blitzkrieg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mad dog.
Blitzkrieg misses with a straight right.
Mad dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mad dog staying out of range there.
Mad dog slips under a jab.
Blitzkrieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mad dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mad dog closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Blitzkrieg to counter with a crisp jab.
Blitzkrieg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Blitzkrieg gets caught flat footed, as Mad dog shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad dog works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Mad dog seems to be working for a kimura but Blitzkrieg defends the submission attempt.
Blitzkrieg lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Blitzkrieg is refusing to be controlled, as Mad dog sits in half guard.
Blitzkrieg is trying to maintain the position but Mad dog is very close to passing his half guard.
Blitzkrieg is trying to control but Mad dog passes into side control!
Blitzkrieg misses with an elbow from the bottom.

Mad dog looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blitzkrieg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mad dog.

Mad dog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mad dog is thwarting Blitzkrieg's attempts to control the position.
Blitzkrieg is trying is best to control the position here.
Blitzkrieg wants to get back to his feet.
Mad dog perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blitzkrieg wants to improve his position but Mad dog is controlling well.
Blitzkrieg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mad dog tries to clinch but Blitzkrieg is having none of it.
Mad dog tries to clinch but Blitzkrieg is having none of it.

Blitzkrieg tries to keep at a distance but Mad dog has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blitzkrieg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mad dog gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mad dog just leaning against Blitzkrieg, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blitzkrieg.
Mad dog scores with a shot to the side of Blitzkrieg's head.
Mad dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mad dog is working for takedown but Blitzkrieg is calmly controlling the position for now.

Mad dog has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blitzkrieg uses from the top position.
Blitzkrieg postures up and lands a big shot to Mad dog's brow.
Blitzkrieg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg stopping the sweep attempt from Mad dog.
Mad dog keeping moving, preventing Blitzkrieg from controlling successfully.

Mad dog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mad dog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blitzkrieg is aware though and is defending well.
Mad dog has momentary wrist control but Blitzkrieg slips an elbow through the middle.
Mad dog is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blitzkrieg trying to control but Mad dog is working from the bottom.
Blitzkrieg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Mad dog.
I think Mad dog 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!