PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Inyo Mahmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahmi comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Season. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mahmi
vs
McGrufus

180 cm
21
179 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

169 cm
23
175 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

MADE IN GERMANY
KAISER

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inyo Mahmi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rufus McGrufus!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrufus looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmi is just out of range.
Mahmi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahmi. That snapped McGrufus's head back.
McGrufus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Mahmi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGrufus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mahmi trying to control but McGrufus is working from the bottom.

McGrufus has his feet on Mahmi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McGrufus misses with a looping right.
Mahmi lands a jab to McGrufus's midsection.

McGrufus lands a big head kick that sends Mahmi tumbling to the mat! McGrufus takes a step backwards and waves Mahmi back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Inyo Mahmi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mahmi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Mahmi blocks the low kick.
McGrufus misses with a body shot.
McGrufus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGrufus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mahmi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahmi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mahmi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mahmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGrufus throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from McGrufus.
Mahmi connects with a single shot there.
Mahmi looks to land a combination but McGrufus avoids it well.
Mahmi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rufus McGrufus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrufus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGrufus misses with a hook to the body
and Mahmi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mahmi throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from McGrufus.
Nice body punch from Mahmi.
Mahmi misses with the combination.
Mahmi swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahmi!
McGrufus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGrufus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGrufus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahmi misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmi is looking to wear down McGrufus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus throws a leg kick which misses Mahmi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahmi tries to avoid it.
Mahmi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahmi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahmi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahmi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahmi cracks a nice hook into McGrufus's ribs.
McGrufus misses with a leg kick
and Mahmi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Mahmi.
Mahmi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGrufus at a distance.
Mahmi lands a slapping body shot.
Mahmi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGrufus.
Mahmi jabs McGrufus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGrufus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahmi.
McGrufus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGrufus tries a low kick but Mahmi avoids it.
Mahmi just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Mahmi.
Mahmi wants to land a leg kick but McGrufus is out of range.
Mahmi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGrufus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahmi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGrufus walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahmi misses with a low kick as McGrufus jumps back.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahmi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahmi lands with a hook. McGrufus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGrufus connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahmi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahmi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGrufus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Mahmi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGrufus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McGrufus keeping moving, preventing Mahmi from controlling successfully.
McGrufus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahmi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mahmi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmi passes into half guard.
McGrufus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGrufus is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inyo Mahmi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inyo Mahmi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mahmi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahmi cracks McGrufus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mahmi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGrufus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGrufus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmi.
Mahmi scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGrufus in his tracks.
Mahmi scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGrufus in his tracks.
McGrufus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmi cracks McGrufus with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by Mahmi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mahmi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of McGrufus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGrufus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmi.
Mahmi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGrufus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahmi can pounce on him.
Mahmi cracks McGrufus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Mahmi gets the takedown into side control.
Mahmi tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on McGrufus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrufus regains half guard.
Mahmi wants to take a breather but McGrufus is having none of it.

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.
Mahmi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McGrufus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McGrufus has one foot on Mahmi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmi. McGrufus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGrufus.
Mahmi blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahmi checks a leg kick.
Mahmi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahmi scores with a decent looking hook.

Mahmi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahmi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGrufus keeping moving, preventing Mahmi from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahmi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGrufus's guard.

Mahmi is looking for a kimura but McGrufus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mahmi to get the leverage.
Mahmi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inyo Mahmi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Inyo Mahmi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mahmi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahmi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahmi lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Mahmi does it's job there.
Mahmi lands with a cross.
Mahmi throws a good cross that connects.
McGrufus tries to land a leg kick but Mahmi saw it coming and moves away.
Mahmi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mahmi throws out a leg kick but McGrufus moves out of range and Mahmi only half commits.
McGrufus misses with a low kick.
McGrufus misses with a body shot.
Mahmi thuds a left hand into McGrufus's body.
Mahmi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGrufus moves away.
McGrufus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahmi lands a slapping body shot.
McGrufus thows a leg kick but Mahmi checks it
and McGrufus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGrufus needs to keep his hands up - Mahmi had a free shot at his head there.
Inyo Mahmi is winning the standup battle so far.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses
and Mahmi counters with a straight right hand.
McGrufus throws a leg kick but Mahmi checks it.
McGrufus tries a low kick but Mahmi avoids it.
McGrufus misses with a shot to the body

and Mahmi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McGrufus!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmi takes McGrufus's back.
McGrufus is keeping busy.

Mahmi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGrufus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mahmi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mahmi keeps control of the position as McGrufus tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mahmi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mahmi doesn't have the hooks in and McGrufus manages to turn into his guard.
Mahmi wants to sweep but no luck.
McGrufus wants to get up but he can't break Mahmi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mahmi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mahmi controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGrufus tries to stand but Mahmi is controlling from the bottom.
McGrufus trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rufus McGrufus.
Mahmi takes a swing at McGrufus's ribcage but misses.
McGrufus misses with a leg kick
and Mahmi counters with a left to the body.
McGrufus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mahmi counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Mahmi.
McGrufus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahmi lands a right hook to the body.
Mahmi moves out of range of the leg kick from McGrufus.
Mahmi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGrufus. That did some damage!
McGrufus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahmi thuds his right hand into McGrufus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mahmi lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inyo Mahmi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Inyo Mahmi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mahmi lands a nice hook to McGrufus's body. McGrufus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahmi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGrufus misses the jab.

McGrufus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mahmi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mahmi slips nicely into half guard.
Mahmi wants to take a breather but McGrufus is having none of it.
Mahmi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmi is just content to waste time from the top position. McGrufus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Inyo Mahmi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mahmi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrufus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahmi stops McGrufus from standing up.
Mahmi trying to control but McGrufus is working from the bottom.

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.
McGrufus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mahmi trying to control but McGrufus is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Inyo Mahmi just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed right hand from McGrufus misses the target.
McGrufus blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of McGrufus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGrufus misses with a head kick.
Mahmi lands with a hook. McGrufus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahmi throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGrufus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGrufus. Mahmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGrufus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahmi is able to avoid easily.
McGrufus throws a leg kick
and Mahmi counters with a straight right hand.
Mahmi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmi throws a body punch but McGrufus moves out of range.
Mahmi scores with a jab. McGrufus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahmi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahmi lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahmi punishes McGrufus's body with a nice straight punch.
McGrufus tries to land a leg kick but Mahmi saw it coming and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi connects with an inside leg kick.
McGrufus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mahmi, right into the meat.
McGrufus throws a head kick but Mahmi moves out of range.
McGrufus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mahmi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGrufus.
Mahmi connects with a body shot.
Mahmi cracks McGrufus with a good jab.
No joy there for McGrufus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mahmi connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahmi digs a good body shot into McGrufus's ribs.
Mahmi scores with a hook to the body. McGrufus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahmi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mahmi lands a nice hook to McGrufus's body. McGrufus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGrufus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Mahmi lands a body shot.
Mahmi scores with a nice head shot.
Mahmi punishes McGrufus's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Mahmi blocks the low kick.

Mahmi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGrufus sprawls well initially but Mahmi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mahmi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGrufus defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inyo Mahmi had his way with Rufus McGrufus in that round.
The cut man is working on Inyo Mahmi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McGrufus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good work by Mahmi as he checks the leg kick.
Mahmi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahmi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGrufus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGrufus throws a series of punches but Mahmi avoids them all with ease.
McGrufus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mahmi scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahmi.
Mahmi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahmi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGrufus connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Mahmi there.
McGrufus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGrufus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGrufus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mahmi lands a body shot.

Mahmi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGrufus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Mahmi tries for a kimura but McGrufus is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrufus tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Mahmi is trying to get an arm triangle but McGrufus is defending well.
McGrufus is trying to improve his position.

That's two 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.
Mahmi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGrufus's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus wants to get back to his feet but Mahmi drags him back down.

Mahmi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mahmi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mahmi wants to control but McGrufus is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Mahmi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on McGrufus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Inyo Mahmi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mahmi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inyo Mahmi!
Inyo Mahmi retains his welterweight title!