PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scipio Africanus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Africanus
vs
Dangerfield

180 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scipio Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Dangerfield!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africanus misses with a body kick.
Dangerfield shoots in for a takedown but Africanus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Africanus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Africanus is thwarting Dangerfield's attempts to control the position.
Africanus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Africanus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dangerfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Africanus is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Africanus.
Africanus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dangerfield wants to control but Africanus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Africanus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dangerfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Africanus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Africanus breaks from Dangerfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dangerfield manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Africanus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield is looking for a sweep. Africanus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Africanus drops an elbow to the side of Dangerfield's head.
Africanus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Africanus 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.
Dangerfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Dangerfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Africanus lands with a punch from half guard.
Africanus prevents Dangerfield from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Africanus.
Africanus winds up and cracks Dangerfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Africanus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Africanus working the head and body with strikes.
Dangerfield wants to get back to full guard.
Africanus drops an elbow to the side of Dangerfield's head.
Africanus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Africanus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Africanus is nestled in close to Dangerfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Africanus lands a nice short elbow.
Africanus is trying to control the action in half guard but Dangerfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Africanus prevents Dangerfield from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Africanus is stalling here. Dangerfield is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Africanus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dangerfield has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Dangerfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Africanus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dangerfield looks gassed!
Dangerfield tries to move into full mount but can't pass Africanus's legs.
Africanus manages to get back to half guard.
Dangerfield wants to control but Africanus is keeping him busy.
Africanus gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dangerfield manages to get himself to full guard.
Africanus is working Dangerfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dangerfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Dangerfield, not yet.
Dangerfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Africanus postures up and lands a big shot to Dangerfield's brow.

Dangerfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Africanus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dangerfield has momentary wrist control but Africanus slips an elbow through the middle.
Africanus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Africanus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Africanus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Africanus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dangerfield's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Dangerfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Africanus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dangerfield takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dangerfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Africanus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dangerfield is looking for a sweep.
Africanus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dangerfield tries to buck Africanus off but Africanus is having none of it.
Africanus is working Dangerfield over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dangerfield is looking for a sweep.
Dangerfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Africanus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scipio Africanus 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.

Dangerfield shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dangerfield was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Africanus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Africanus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dangerfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Africanus is working Dangerfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Africanus landing some decent shots from guard.
Africanus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dangerfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dangerfield is breathing heavily.
Africanus is in close to Dangerfield's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Africanus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Africanus distracts Dangerfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Africanus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scipio Africanus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dangerfield working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Africanus has passed into half guard!
Africanus lands with a punch from half guard.
Africanus working Dangerfield over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Africanus connects with a nice short shot to Dangerfield's temple.
Africanus prevents Dangerfield from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dangerfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Dangerfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dangerfield can't keep his opponent in guard - Africanus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Africanus there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Africanus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Africanus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dangerfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Africanus has a good base and remains in mount.
Africanus looking to finish Dangerfield with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dangerfield!
BOOM! Africanus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Africanus working Dangerfield over with strikes here.
Africanus lands a big elbow.

Dangerfield is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Africanus landing shots from mount.
Dangerfield is still in real trouble! Can Africanus finish him?
Africanus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Africanus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Africanus landing strikes from the mount and Dangerfield is in trouble!
Africanus dominating with strikes here.
Africanus lands a big shot there that rocks Dangerfield but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Africanus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dangerfield hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Africanus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Africanus breaks from Dangerfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Africanus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Africanus landing punches.
Africanus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dangerfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Africanus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dangerfield can do to turn this around?
Africanus scoring with strikes but Dangerfield is staying in there.
Dangerfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Africanus with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Africanus.
Africanus raining down shots from the mount!
Africanus looking to finish Dangerfield with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dangerfield!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dangerfield hang on?
Africanus with good strikes from the mount here!
Africanus with shots to the head and body - Dangerfield looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dangerfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Dangerfield is in a horrible position here. Africanus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Africanus with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Dangerfield that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Dangerfield that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dangerfield taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Africanus is landing with some decent strikes but Dangerfield is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Africanus breaks from Dangerfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dangerfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Africanus has a good base and remains in mount.
Africanus avoids the attempt from Dangerfield to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scipio Africanus dominated that second round.
That's time! Africanus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Africanus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dangerfield is fending him off so far but Africanus persists. Nope, Dangerfield circles away and we're back to standing.

Africanus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Africanus lands in his opponent's guard.
Dangerfield is trying to keep Africanus in close.

Dangerfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Africanus stands up over Dangerfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Dangerfield looking for a guillotine here but Africanus defends easily.
Africanus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dangerfield's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Africanus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus with a nice head shot there.

Africanus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dangerfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Africanus has managed to get both his arms back between Dangerfield's legs - danger averted.
Dangerfield keeping moving, preventing Africanus from controlling successfully.
Africanus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dangerfield's head.
Africanus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dangerfield's head.
Africanus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Africanus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Africanus passes Dangerfield's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dangerfield taking some punishment here, with Africanus in his half guard.
Africanus slips a nice elbow through Dangerfield's hands, connecting with Dangerfield's forehead.
Africanus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Africanus wants to pass to mount but Dangerfield is defending the position.
Dangerfield wants to improve his position but Africanus is controlling well.
Africanus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Dangerfield looking for submissions off his back.
Africanus working the head and body with strikes.
Africanus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dangerfield taking some punishment here, with Africanus in his half guard.
Dangerfield gets full guard.
Africanus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Africanus is working Dangerfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Africanus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Africanus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Africanus tries to get out of the position.
Dangerfield prevents Africanus from getting the reversal.
Africanus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Africanus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Africanus wants to sweep here but Dangerfield controlling him for the moment.
Dangerfield looking to pass the guard.
Dangerfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Africanus wants to sweep but no luck.
Dangerfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Africanus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dangerfield's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dangerfield is trying to control the position but Africanus postures up.
Africanus advances position into side control!
Dangerfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Africanus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Africanus lands an elbow.
Africanus looks up at the clock and then as Dangerfield takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Africanus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Africanus landing strikes.
Dangerfield tries to buck Africanus off but Africanus is having none of it.
Dangerfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dangerfield is trying to control Africanus's posture but Africanus avoids it.
Dangerfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Henry Dangerfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Africanus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scipio Africanus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Africanus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scipio Africanus!