PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snake The Pendulum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kraven Meatballs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pendulum's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Good Luck . 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!

The Pendulum
vs
Meatballs

215 cm
25
205 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
209 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Snake The Pendulum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kraven Meatballs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meatballs checks the leg kick.
Snake The Pendulum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meatballs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Pendulum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Pendulum thumps Meatballs with a low kick.
The Pendulum swinging wildly here.
Meatballs checks a leg kick.
Meatballs is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Pendulum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Pendulum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Meatballs is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Meatballs misses its intended target.
The Pendulum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Meatballs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Meatballs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for The Pendulum!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meatballs looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Pendulum tries to hold on but Meatballs pushes him away.
Meatballs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Pendulum is trying to escape the mount.
The Pendulum tries to hold on but Meatballs postures up.
The Pendulum is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum prevents Meatballs from taking his back.
Meatballs controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meatballs fails to take his opponent's back.
The Pendulum tries to hold on but Meatballs pushes him away.
Meatballs wants to control the pace but The Pendulum is squirming around nicely.
Meatballs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Meatballs wants to control the pace but The Pendulum is squirming around nicely.
The Pendulum is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum is working hard here to advance position.
Meatballs controlling his opponent.
Meatballs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Pendulum is looking to escape.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kraven Meatballs just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from The Pendulum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Meatballs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from The Pendulum.
The Pendulum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Pendulum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meatballs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Pendulum but The Pendulum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snake The Pendulum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kraven Meatballs.
Meatballs avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake The Pendulum dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Meatballs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meatballs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Pendulum circles away quickly and effectively.

Meatballs feints and as The Pendulum raises his hands in defense, Meatballs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Pendulum wants to sweep but no luck.
Meatballs pushes down on The Pendulum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Pendulum is looking to escape.
Meatballs stalling.
Meatballs trying to mount his opponent but The Pendulum defends it.
Meatballs sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Pendulum actively working from the bottom here.
Meatballs trying to mount his opponent but The Pendulum defends it.
The Pendulum tries to roll over but Meatballs keeps him under control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Meatballs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Pendulum looking for a sweep. Not yet The Pendulum, not yet.
Meatballs controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The Pendulum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meatballs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Pendulum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meatballs stays in close to The Pendulum's body and controls the position.
Meatballs passes The Pendulum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs is looking to take a break and control but The Pendulum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Pendulum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meatballs sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The Pendulum working for a triangle but Meatballs defends it easily.
Meatballs's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The Pendulum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Pendulum trying to keep a closed guard but Meatballs is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Meatballs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Meatballs trying to control the position from guard on top but The Pendulum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Pendulum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meatballs tries to free his leg and advance position but The Pendulum is retaining full guard.
Meatballs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meatballs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Pendulum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meatballs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kraven Meatballs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Meatballs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Pendulum pinned against the cage. The Pendulum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meatballs misses with the combination.
The Pendulum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pendulum throws a leg kick but Meatballs checks it.
Meatballs lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pendulum staying out of range there.

Meatballs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Meatballs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Pendulum is looking to get to half guard.
Meatballs controlling from the full mount.
The Pendulum bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Meatballs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Meatballs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Meatballs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Pendulum defends well.
Meatballs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meatballs wants to sweep but no luck.

The Pendulum drops back looking for a leg! Meatballs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meatballs manages to kick The Pendulum off! The Pendulum jumps back into Meatballs's guard.
The Pendulum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meatballs's guard.
The Pendulum controlling the action here.
Meatballs regains full guard. Nicely done.

Meatballs working for a triangle but The Pendulum defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Pendulum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Meatballs throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Pendulum uses it to pass to side control.
The Pendulum advances to full mount.

The Pendulum is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Meatballs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Meatballs is looking to improve his position but The Pendulum isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meatballs tries to lock up and control but The Pendulum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Meatballs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kraven Meatballs just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Meatballs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Pendulum throws a push kick but Meatballs slaps the foot to one side.
Meatballs shoots in for a takedown but The Pendulum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meatballs sizes up The Pendulum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pendulum lands a high kick!
Meatballs cracks The Pendulum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meatballs checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Meatballs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Pendulum did well to prevent Meatballs getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Meatballs in particular looking to stall.
The Pendulum gets back to full guard.
The Pendulum trying to control the position.
The Pendulum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meatballs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs wants to control from the top but The Pendulum keeps moving.
The Pendulum looking to control.
The Pendulum keeping moving, preventing Meatballs from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Pendulum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meatballs is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Pendulum connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meatballs.
Snake The Pendulum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kraven Meatballs.
The Pendulum misses with a head kick.
Snake The Pendulum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Pendulum misses with a wild combination.
Meatballs takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Pendulum throws a low kick, looking for Meatballs's leg but Meatballs calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum loads up on a big right hand but Meatballs slips the punch.
Meatballs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Pendulum as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from The Pendulum misses.
The Pendulum throws a head kick that misses.
Meatballs blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Pendulum.
Good shot there by The Pendulum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake The Pendulum had his way with Kraven Meatballs in that round.
That's time! The Pendulum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Meatballs tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Pendulum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meatballs somewhat.
The Pendulum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meatballs throws a lazy right hand but The Pendulum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meatballs throws a right and a left that The Pendulum avoids nicely.
Meatballs throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Pendulum counters with a body kick.
The Pendulum throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatballs shoots for a double leg takedown but The Pendulum sprawls well. He's pushed Meatballs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meatballs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Meatballs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Pendulum pinned against the cage. The Pendulum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Snake The Pendulum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kraven Meatballs.
Meatballs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Pendulum swings for the body but Meatballs moves out of range.
Meatballs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Pendulum. The Pendulum obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Pendulum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Meatballs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snake The Pendulum is winning the standup battle so far.
The Pendulum scores with a spinning back kick!
The Pendulum scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Pendulum.
The Pendulum throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Pendulum is looking to land body kicks.

Meatballs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Pendulum to the mat! The Pendulum manages to get full guard.
Kraven Meatballs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meatballs sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Pendulum controls Meatballs momentarily but Meatballs frees himself.
The Pendulum trying to control the position here.
Meatballs looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The Pendulum has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Meatballs doesn't defend quickly enough and The Pendulum has managed to lock this one up! Can Meatballs escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to The Pendulum on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Snake The Pendulum!
Snake The Pendulum retains his light heavyweight title!