PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Mcpeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meph Istopheles (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.

Mcpeeny
vs
Istopheles

186 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

BADGER MILK!

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 Hilo, James Mcpeeny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Meph Istopheles!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Istopheles needs to keep his hands up - Mcpeeny had a free shot at his head there.
Mcpeeny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meph Istopheles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcpeeny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Istopheles circles away.
Istopheles scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Mcpeeny misses.
Mcpeeny swats away the attempt to clinch by Istopheles.
Istopheles with a poor takedown
letting Mcpeeny counter with a right hand.
Mcpeeny has his takedown stuffed

and Istopheles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcpeeny's guard.
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!
Mcpeeny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Istopheles is one step ahead there.
Mcpeeny manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

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

Mcpeeny decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Istopheles cracks Mcpeeny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Istopheles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcpeeny counters with a stiff right hand.

Istopheles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Istopheles trying to control the position but Mcpeeny is working away.
Mcpeeny sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Mcpeeny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mcpeeny manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Mcpeeny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcpeeny is looking for a triangle but Istopheles pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcpeeny is breathing heavily.
Istopheles stopping the sweep attempt from Mcpeeny.

Mcpeeny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Istopheles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Istopheles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mcpeeny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Istopheles won't allow Mcpeeny to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mcpeeny working for submissions but it's allowed Istopheles to get to half guard.

Istopheles decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcpeeny swings away with a body shot that misses

and Istopheles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Istopheles controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Meph Istopheles will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mcpeeny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Istopheles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Istopheles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny throws a predictable looking body shot
and Istopheles counters with a three punch combo that has Mcpeeny backing up. Mcpeeny nods at Istopheles to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Istopheles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Istopheles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Istopheles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Istopheles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny throws a body punch but Istopheles moves out of range.
Mcpeeny throws a lazy head kick
and Istopheles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcpeeny swats away the attempt to clinch by Istopheles.

Mcpeeny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcpeeny lands in his opponent's guard.
Istopheles is breathing heavily.

Mcpeeny postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Istopheles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcpeeny, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny wants to sweep but no luck.

Istopheles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mcpeeny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Istopheles trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcpeeny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mcpeeny looking for a guillotine here but Istopheles defends easily.
Istopheles tries to stand but Mcpeeny is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Istopheles looking to pass the guard.

Istopheles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Istopheles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcpeeny wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Mcpeeny dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Istopheles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Istopheles counters with a one-two to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mcpeeny checks a leg kick.
Mcpeeny shoots in for a takedown but Istopheles shows good takedown defense.
Istopheles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpeeny keeps the fight on the outside.
Istopheles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcpeeny with a poor takedown

and Istopheles counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Mcpeeny. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcpeeny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Istopheles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcpeeny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Istopheles misses with a wild combination.
Mcpeeny misses with a takedown attempt
and Istopheles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Mcpeeny drives through and clinches with Istopheles against the cage.
Mcpeeny tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Istopheles looking for a takedown.
Mcpeeny trying to land knees to the body.
Mcpeeny tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Istopheles smiles and moves away.

Mcpeeny feints and as Istopheles raises his hands in defense, Mcpeeny changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcpeeny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Istopheles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcpeeny is controlling him.
Mcpeeny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny wants to pass the guard but Istopheles is keeping the position.
Mcpeeny working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcpeeny thows a big elbow that misses.

Istopheles pushes Mcpeeny off and gets back to his feet.
Istopheles cracks Mcpeeny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meph Istopheles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcpeeny fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Istopheles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mcpeeny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Istopheles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcpeeny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Istopheles misses with the combination.
Istopheles shoots for a takedown but Mcpeeny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meph Istopheles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Istopheles 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meph Istopheles!