PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Safo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Safo comes into the arena with Up Your Speed by Sway DaSafo blaring out of the sound system. Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Safo
vs
Paul Whoddanikabollokoff

186 cm
26
179 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

178 cm
28
183 lbs
16 - 14 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fightworld Formula and Laundry Service
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Safo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safo connects with a right hand. Whoddanikabollokoff shakes it off.

It looks like Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff has been cut.
Whoddanikabollokoff cracks a nice hook into Safo's ribs.
Safo tries to bum rush Whoddanikabollokoff with a series of wild strikes but Whoddanikabollokoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whoddanikabollokoff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Safo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whoddanikabollokoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a chopping leg kick but Safo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Whoddanikabollokoff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whoddanikabollokoff slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whoddanikabollokoff.
A telegraphed right hand from Safo misses the target.
Whoddanikabollokoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a right hand that Safo ducks under and follows up with a left that Safo also avoids with ease.
Safo just misses with a punch to the body.
Safo throws a shot from downtown. Whoddanikabollokoff moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Safo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whoddanikabollokoff manages to avoid it.
Whoddanikabollokoff misses with a double jab.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a nice looking combination but Safo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Safo. Those never looked like landing.
Safo is looking to clinch but Whoddanikabollokoff is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Safo.

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Safo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Safo has his hands on Whoddanikabollokoff's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whoddanikabollokoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a big elbow that misses.
Safo looking for a sweep. Not yet Safo, not yet.
Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Safo has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Whoddanikabollokoff gets to his feet. Safo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Whoddanikabollokoff showed some decent athleticism there.
Whoddanikabollokoff prevents Safo from standing back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whoddanikabollokoff moves into full mount! Safo won't be happy about that!
Whoddanikabollokoff thowing shots but they're missing.
Whoddanikabollokoff throwing strikes but Safo recovers to half guard. A much better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to pass the guard but Safo is defending well.
Whoddanikabollokoff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Safo!
Whoddanikabollokoff looking to finish with strikes here!
Whoddanikabollokoff pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Whoddanikabollokoff jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Safo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Safo and Whoddanikabollokoff has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Whoddanikabollokoff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Safo, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff in side control, throwing shots but Safo defends.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to advance to mount but Safo instead regains half guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whoddanikabollokoff's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Safo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Safo. Whoddanikabollokoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Safo needs to keep his hands up - Whoddanikabollokoff had a free shot at his head there.
Safo takes a swing at Whoddanikabollokoff's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Whoddanikabollokoff. Those never looked like landing.
Safo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whoddanikabollokoff.

Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a takedown into Safo's guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Safo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to move into half guard but instead Safo has managed to sweep!
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to stand and escape but Safo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Safo trying to control the position from guard on top but Whoddanikabollokoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to get back to his feet but Safo passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Safo seems content to control.
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.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Safo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Safo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Derek Safo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Safo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Safo misses the jab.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Safo as he avoids it easily.
Safo dips to his left and cracks Whoddanikabollokoff with an uppercut!
Safo sizes up Whoddanikabollokoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range as Safo strikes.
Safo misses with a hook. Whoddanikabollokoff ducked under it nicely.
Whoddanikabollokoff misses with a right hand
and Safo counters with a stiff right hand.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries for a takedown but Safo circles away easily
and Safo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Derek Safo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff.
Safo tries to clinch up but Whoddanikabollokoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Safo jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Safo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whoddanikabollokoff.
Safo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Whoddanikabollokoff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Safo tries to bum rush Whoddanikabollokoff with a series of wild strikes but Whoddanikabollokoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Safo was well out of range. Poor timing from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Whoddanikabollokoff misses with a combination
and Safo counters with a straight right hand.
Safo misses with a series of wild punches.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Whoddanikabollokoff.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Safo manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Derek Safo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Safo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Whoddanikabollokoff throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Safo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Safo has one foot on Whoddanikabollokoff's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Whoddanikabollokoff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Safo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whoddanikabollokoff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a big shot that misses.
Safo misses the shot to the body.
Safo throws a combination that misses

and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a shoot takedown. Safo fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Safo looking for a sweep. Not yet Safo, not yet.
Safo keeping moving, preventing Whoddanikabollokoff from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Safo is trying to keep Whoddanikabollokoff in close.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to pass the guard but Safo is keeping the position.
Safo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Whoddanikabollokoff!
Whoddanikabollokoff is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to buck Safo off but he can't manage it.
Safo tries to control but Whoddanikabollokoff wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Safo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Safo tries to control but Whoddanikabollokoff wriggling away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safo controlling the position easily from mount.
Whoddanikabollokoff is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Safo controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whoddanikabollokoff really wants to buck Safo off and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff.
I think Whoddanikabollokoff 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff made sure to mention his sponsor, [WAO]MADE IN GERMANY in his post fight interview.