PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mop Maipen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black OfBlacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Maipen
vs
OfBlacks

186 cm
22
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mop Maipen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black OfBlacks!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maipen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maipen closes this distance looking for a takedown but OfBlacks circles away.
Black OfBlacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

OfBlacks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maipen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maipen tries to get out of the position.
OfBlacks wants to pass to mount but Maipen is defending the position.
Maipen is positioning himself well to prevent OfBlacks advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maipen blocking the ground and pound attempt from OfBlacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OfBlacks is working for a submission of some sort.
Maipen trying to hold on to OfBlacks's head to control him but OfBlacks postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OfBlacks trying to control the action but Maipen is working from the bottom.
OfBlacks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maipen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OfBlacks scores with a couple of nice shots.
OfBlacks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OfBlacks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maipen is trying to control but OfBlacks manages to pass to mount!
OfBlacks looking to land elbow strikes but Maipen uses the position to regain half guard.
Maipen wants to improve his position but OfBlacks is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OfBlacks tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Maipen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OfBlacks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maipen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OfBlacks.
OfBlacks thows a huge punch but Maipen dodges it nicely.
Maipen trying to control from the bottom.
Maipen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
OfBlacks is trying to control. Maipen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OfBlacks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OfBlacks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maipen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OfBlacks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OfBlacks's back!
OfBlacks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maipen is trying to stick to OfBlacks's back but OfBlacks is turning into Maipen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maipen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by OfBlacks.
OfBlacks looks gassed!
OfBlacks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maipen pulls OfBlacks in close to his closed guard and prevents OfBlacks from doing any damage or advancing position.
OfBlacks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maipen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OfBlacks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
OfBlacks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maipen pulls OfBlacks in close to prevent any damage.
OfBlacks with a flurry of punches that miss.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

OfBlacks drives through and clinches with Maipen against the cage.
Maipen can't break the clinch.
OfBlacks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Maipen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

OfBlacks has managed to clinch.
Maipen lands a right hand that snaps the head of OfBlacks backwards.
Maipen wants to break free but OfBlacks has control.
OfBlacks has Maipen pressed against the cage, preventing Maipen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black OfBlacks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

OfBlacks instigates a clinch.
Maipen gets underhooks to prevent OfBlacks's takedown attempt.
Maipen wants to break the clinch but can't.

Maipen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OfBlacks connects with a looping right hand.
Maipen wants to clinch.
Maipen doesn't manage to clinch there - OfBlacks circles away.
Maipen tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and OfBlacks counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maipen!
OfBlacks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maipen tries to buck OfBlacks off but he can't manage it.
Maipen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by OfBlacks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OfBlacks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
OfBlacks throwing strikes here but Maipen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Maipen wants to hold on but OfBlacks pushes him away.
OfBlacks looking to control but Maipen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
OfBlacks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
OfBlacks misses with a head shot.
OfBlacks thowing shots but they're missing.
OfBlacks wants to control the pace but Maipen is squirming around nicely.
Maipen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by OfBlacks.

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.
Maipen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
OfBlacks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maipen because OfBlacks loaded up on that one.
Maipen is in a horrible position here. OfBlacks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
OfBlacks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
OfBlacks working Maipen over with strikes here.
Maipen is trying desperately to improve position.
Maipen tries to lock up and control but OfBlacks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OfBlacks cracks Maipen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maipen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
OfBlacks unloads with some shots from mount but Maipen bucks and avoids them well.
OfBlacks 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.
Maipen avoids a series of strikes thrown by OfBlacks.
OfBlacks throwing strikes here but Maipen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
OfBlacks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Maipen tries to hold on but OfBlacks postures up.
OfBlacks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maipen is desperately trying to improve his position but OfBlacks has a good base and remains in mount.
Maipen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OfBlacks on the ground.
OfBlacks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
OfBlacks 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.
OfBlacks looking to ground and pound but Maipen is blocking nicely.
OfBlacks looking to ground and pound but Maipen is blocking nicely.
Maipen tries to hold on but OfBlacks pushes him away.
Maipen reaches up and holds on to OfBlacks to control the position.
OfBlacks looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black OfBlacks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Maipen moves into the clinch.
Maipen works on OfBlacks's body with a couple of short punches.
Maipen lands a left hand that snaps the head of OfBlacks backwards.
OfBlacks throws a punch but it's blocked by Maipen.
Maipen lands a hook to the side of the head.
OfBlacks misses with a punch to the body.
OfBlacks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maipen lands with a left to the head.
OfBlacks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OfBlacks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maipen's efforts to push away.
OfBlacks is working for takedown but Maipen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maipen lands a right hand that snaps the head of OfBlacks backwards.
Maipen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OfBlacks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Maipen.
OfBlacks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maipen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mop Maipen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black OfBlacks.
OfBlacks throws a head punch that misses.

Maipen jumps guard.
Maipen is pulling down on OfBlacks's head to control his posture.
Maipen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maipen keeping moving, preventing OfBlacks from controlling successfully.
Maipen is looking to stand up but OfBlacks isn't so interested in that idea.
Maipen has his hands on OfBlacks's head, controlling the position.

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.
OfBlacks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maipen wants to stand and escape but OfBlacks is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OfBlacks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maipen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Maipen misses.
OfBlacks looks for a takedown but Maipen sprawls well.
Maipen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maipen tries to clinch up.
Maipen wants to clinch up but OfBlacks keeps it at a distance.

Maipen pushes OfBlacks up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maipen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OfBlacks walks away with a smile on his face. Maipen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

OfBlacks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maipen is trying to control OfBlacks's posture but OfBlacks avoids it.
OfBlacks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
OfBlacks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maipen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maipen struggling a bit here.
OfBlacks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
OfBlacks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maipen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maipen wants to get back to his feet but OfBlacks drags him back down.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
OfBlacks misses with a wild combination.
OfBlacks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Maipen moves into the clinch.
Maipen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OfBlacks tries to work over Maipen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maipen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mop Maipen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Maipen.
Black OfBlacks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hook to the body lands for Maipen.
Maipen lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mop Maipen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OfBlacks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black OfBlacks!