PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gargantua Pantagruel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Short Fuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pantagruel comes to the cage accompanied by THE MONSTER MASH! With the funniest video!. Gargantua Pantagruel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pantagruel
vs
Fuse

225 cm
27
300 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gargantua Pantagruel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Short Fuse!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuse tries to score with a low kick but Pantagruel moves his leg out of the way.
Fuse does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck for Pantagruel with that takedown attempt.
Pantagruel shoots for a takedown but Fuse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fuse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pantagruel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fuse eats them both and turns towards Pantagruel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pantagruel blocks a head kick by Fuse.
Pantagruel has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gargantua Pantagruel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pantagruel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pantagruel tests Fuse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuse looks to land a right hand but Pantagruel moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantagruel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuse.
Fuse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fuse misses with an uppercut
and Pantagruel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fuse works Pantagruel's body with a nice hook.
No luck for Pantagruel with that takedown attempt.
Short Fuse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pantagruel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fuse is fending him off so far but Pantagruel persists. Nope, Fuse circles away and we're back to standing.
Pantagruel shoots in for a takedown but Fuse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pantagruel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantagruel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown by Pantagruel or perhaps it was just good defense by Fuse which made him look bad.
Fuse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuse wants it to stay on the feet.
Pantagruel moves out of range as Fuse strikes.
Fuse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Pantagruel scores with a four punch combination!
Pantagruel takes a swing at Fuse's ribcage but misses.
Fuse throws a sloppy head kick and Pantagruel moves out of range easily.
Fuse misses with an uppercut. Pantagruel saw that one coming.
Pantagruel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fuse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pantagruel scrambles back to his feet.
Pantagruel lands with a hook. Fuse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gargantua Pantagruel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantagruel avoids the head kick by Fuse.
Nice jab there from Fuse.

It looks like Gargantua Pantagruel has been cut.
Fuse is looking to slow Pantagruel down with leg kicks.
Pantagruel throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Fuse.
Pantagruel with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Fuse to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pantagruel shoots in for a double leg but Fuse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot lands for Fuse.
Fuse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown by Pantagruel or perhaps it was just good defense by Fuse which made him look bad.
Fuse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuse digs a good hook to Pantagruel's body.
Pantagruel is breathing heavily.

Pantagruel scores with a takedown into Fuse's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fuse seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuse keeping full guard, as Pantagruel tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fuse can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pantagruel throwing strikes from guard but Fuse blocks nicely.
Fuse managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Fuse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gargantua Pantagruel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fuse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pantagruel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pantagruel.
Fuse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Short Fuse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pantagruel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuse manages to avoid it.
Pantagruel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fuse tries to avoid it but Pantagruel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fuse to the ground. Fuse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gargantua Pantagruel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuse throws a hook but Pantagruel avoids it easily.
Fuse lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fuse throws a leg kick but Pantagruel moved away.
Pantagruel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuse. Fuse obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pantagruel checks a leg kick nicely.
Pantagruel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pantagruel checks a leg kick nicely.
Fuse leaves Pantagruel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Pantagruel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fuse to the mat! Fuse manages to get full guard.
Fuse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantagruel stands up over Fuse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pantagruel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pantagruel pushing down on Fuse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pantagruel 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.
Fuse is staying active underneath Pantagruel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fuse is trying to keep Pantagruel in close.
Pantagruel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fuse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuse keeping moving, preventing Pantagruel from controlling successfully.
Fuse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pantagruel trying to control but Fuse is working from the bottom.

Gargantua Pantagruel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Pantagruel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fuse!
Fuse tries to lock up and control but Pantagruel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Pantagruel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fuse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fuse wants to control but Pantagruel is having none of it.

Pantagruel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fuse is now in Pantagruel's guard. A big mistake from Pantagruel there, giving up the dominant position!
Gargantua Pantagruel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuse controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantagruel working a defensive guard but Fuse manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pantagruel is looking for a sweep.
Pantagruel trying to remain calm as Fuse controls from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pantagruel is not content to let Fuse control the position.
Pantagruel is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pantagruel can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Short Fuse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gargantua Pantagruel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pantagruel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fuse pinned against the cage. Fuse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Pantagruel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fuse manages to get back to half guard.
Pantagruel wants to take a breather but Fuse is having none of it.

Pantagruel is working for a submission of some sort.
Fuse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fuse is pulling down on Pantagruel's head to control his posture.
Pantagruel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuse trying to control the position.
Fuse pulls Pantagruel in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pantagruel pushes down on Fuse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fuse tries to roll over but Pantagruel keeps him under control.

Pantagruel seems to be working for a kimura but Fuse defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fuse is concentrating on defense, preventing Pantagruel from advancing position.
Pantagruel trying to control from half guard but Fuse is working away.
Ground and pound from Pantagruel.
Pantagruel trying to mount his opponent but Fuse defends it.
Gargantua Pantagruel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pantagruel.
Pantagruel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pantagruel wants to take a breather but Fuse is having none of it.
Pantagruel stalling away here and it's allowed Fuse to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuse holds on and takes a little breather.
Fuse working a defensive guard here.
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!
Pantagruel looking to pass the guard.
Pantagruel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pantagruel passes Fuse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fuse is controlling Pantagruel's trapped leg to prevent Pantagruel from advancing to side control.
Fuse is refusing to be controlled, as Pantagruel sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantagruel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fuse's head.
Pantagruel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pantagruel not doing much here.
Fuse is looking to improve his position.
Fuse gets back to full guard.
Fuse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pantagruel trying to control but Fuse is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fuse is controlling Pantagruel's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pantagruel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pantagruel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gargantua Pantagruel just wasn't active enough.
Pantagruel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fuse at a distance.
Pantagruel slips a jab and a cross from Fuse.
Fuse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pantagruel checks it well.
Pantagruel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuse throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pantagruel walks into a jab.
Short Fuse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pantagruel looks for a takedown but Fuse sprawls well.
Pantagruel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gargantua Pantagruel.
I think Fuse 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Short Fuse!
Short Fuse was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.