PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Commodore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Trouble (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.

Commodore
vs
Trouble

191 cm
25
244 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Commodore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Trouble!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Commodore fails with an attempt to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Commodore enables Trouble to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Commodore manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Trouble advances position into side control!
Commodore is letting Trouble control him for a moment.
Trouble lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Trouble's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Commodore is looking for a sweep.
Trouble in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Trouble just content to control the position.

Trouble looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trouble landing strikes.
Check out the look on Trouble's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Trouble lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Trouble tries for a kimura but Commodore is defending well.

Trouble tries for a kimura but Commodore is defending well.
Trouble working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trouble scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trouble cracks Commodore with a big right hand but Commodore just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Trouble is chipping away with strikes.
Trouble lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Commodore down.
Trouble scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Commodore to see if he's OK.
Trouble lands some shots froms side control.
Trouble working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Trouble is putting a hurting on Commodore here, landing some big shots from side control.
Trouble scoring with punches from side control.
Trouble scores with punches from side control.
Trouble working the head and body with strikes.
Trouble cracks Commodore with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trouble lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Commodore down.
Commodore seems a little lost for a moment, as Trouble dominates the positioning.
Commodore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trouble on the ground.
Trouble scores with a couple of short elbows.
Commodore is trying to control Trouble's posture but Trouble avoids it.
Commodore takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Trouble's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Trouble scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Commodore to see if he's OK.
Commodore being controlled for a moment.
Trouble scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trouble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Commodore will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Trouble landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Commodore's face as Trouble controls the position.
Commodore taking punishment in the form of punches.
Commodore is looking to reverse the position.
Commodore trying to remain calm as Trouble controls from the top position.
Trouble is working Commodore over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trouble scores with punches from side control.
Trouble connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Commodore some visible discomfort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Commodore on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Commodore taking a bit of punishment here - Trouble scoring with strikes.
Trouble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Commodore will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Trouble dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Commodore tries to clinch up.

Commodore moves into the clinch.
Trouble has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Commodore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trouble is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Commodore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trouble.
Commodore lands an elbow inside that Trouble shrugs off.
Commodore landing knees to the head.
Trouble has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Commodore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mike Commodore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Trouble.
A short right from Commodore.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Commodore.
Commodore lands an elbow just above Trouble 's eye.
Trouble missing with knees to the body.
Trouble goes for a takedown in the clinch but Commodore prevents it.
Trouble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trouble takes a knee to the side of the body.
Commodore scores with a shot to the side of Trouble's head.
Trouble is trying to drag Commodore to the mat but Commodore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Commodore lands a nice elbow.
Trouble is breathing heavily.
Commodore looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Commodore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Commodore is struggling to control the position.
Trouble is trying to break the clinch but Commodore has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Commodore.
Commodore looking to stall.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trouble's defenses.
Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Trouble in his tracks for a moment.
Commodore lands a right hand.
Trouble tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Commodore.
Commodore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Commodore looking to slow down the pace here.
Commodore is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trouble takes an elbow to the temple.
Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Trouble in his tracks for a moment.
Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trouble as Commodore tries to tie him up.
Commodore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Commodore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trouble takes a knee right on the jaw!
Commodore effectively controlling the action here.
Trouble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trouble's defenses.
Trouble takes a knee to the side of the body.
Commodore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trouble takes an elbow to the forehead.
Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Trouble in his tracks for a moment.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trouble's defenses.
The referee calls for Commodore to work.
Commodore landing knees 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!
Commodore tries to stall but Trouble uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trouble is trying to break the clinch but Commodore is controlling him.
Trouble is trying to drag Commodore to the mat but Commodore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trouble's defenses.
Trouble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Commodore gets underhooks to prevent Trouble's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trouble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Commodore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Commodore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trouble tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Commodore swivels and escapes.
Commodore connects with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Commodore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trouble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trouble tries to pull guard but Commodore won't allow it.
Commodore lands an elbow just above Trouble 's eye.
Trouble looking for a takedown.
Commodore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Commodore lands an elbow inside.
Commodore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Commodore lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Commodore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Trouble wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Commodore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trouble is keeping busy.
Trouble is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trouble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Commodore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trouble takes an elbow to the temple.
Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Trouble in his tracks for a moment.
Commodore tries to stall but Trouble uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trouble wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Commodore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trouble or not.
Nice elbow from Commodore.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Commodore lands an elbow inside that Trouble shrugs off.
Commodore is looking to control Trouble's arms but Trouble gets an underhook and turns him. Now Commodore has his back to the cage.
Commodore gets through Trouble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Commodore works on Trouble's body with a couple of short punches.
Commodore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Commodore looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Commodore.
Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Commodore scores with a shoulder strike.
Commodore lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Commodore dominated that second round.
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!

Trouble shoots in but Commodore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Commodore jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trouble fails with a takedown attempt.
Trouble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Commodore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trouble scrambles back to his feet.
Commodore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Commodore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Commodore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trouble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Commodore scores with a body shot.
Trouble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Commodore clinches.
Commodore lands an elbow inside that Trouble shrugs off.
Commodore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trouble's face.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trouble's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Commodore.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Commodore connects with a knee to the head.
Commodore has Trouble pressed against the cage.
Commodore is trying to stall.
Commodore is pressed up against the cage. Trouble has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Commodore down to the mat. Commodore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mike Commodore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Trouble.
Commodore doesn't manage to clinch there - Trouble circles away.
Commodore works the jab nicely.
Commodore scores with a jab. Trouble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Commodore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trouble wants a takedown.
Commodore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Commodore lands an elbow just above Trouble 's eye.
Commodore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Commodore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trouble's face.
Commodore looking to stall.
Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Trouble in his tracks for a moment.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trouble's defenses.
Trouble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Commodore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trouble takes an elbow to the forehead.
Trouble takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commodore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trouble backwards.
Commodore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Commodore scores with a knee to the head.
Commodore lands a damaging elbow.
Trouble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trouble's defenses.
Commodore trying to stall but Trouble improves his position.
Trouble tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Commodore smiles and moves away.
Commodore thumps Trouble with a low kick.
Commodore wants to clinch.
Trouble on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mike Commodore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Trouble looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trouble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Commodore keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trouble is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Commodore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trouble.
Commodore has hold of Trouble's hands but Trouble slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Trouble works his foot free and advances to mount.
Trouble with shots to the head and body - Commodore looks very uncomfortable down there.
Trouble connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trouble is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Trouble lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trouble looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trouble landing punches.
Trouble lands a heavy elbow.
Trouble controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Trouble.
I think Trouble 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Trouble!