PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Element I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brazilian Element Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Element I
vs
Element Iii

160 cm
24
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
24
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brazilian Element I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brazilian Element Iii!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Element Iii with a poor takedown

and Element I counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Element I drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Element Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Element I has Element Iii in his guard.
Element Iii throws a strike but Element I rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Element I with a flurry of punches that miss.
Element Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Element Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Element I preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Element I trying to control but Element Iii is working from the bottom.

Brazilian Element Iii has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Element Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Element I leaves Element Iii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brazilian Element I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brazilian Element Iii.
Element Iii with a lazy takedown attempt

so Element I counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Element I passes into half guard.
Element I missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Element Iii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Element Iii won't allow Element I to pass to mount.
Element I works his foot free and advances to mount.

Element I jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Element Iii manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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!
Element I is looking to take a break and control but Element Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Element I is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Element Iii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Element Iii is trying to control Element I's posture but Element I avoids it.

Element I thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Element Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Element I. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Element Iii manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Element Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Element I's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Element I's back!
Element Iii lands punches and elbows.
Can Element I hold on?! Element Iii is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Element Iii loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Element I hold on?
Element Iii not allowing Element I to control his hands.
Element Iii controlling well, preventing Element I from escaping the position.
Element Iii lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Element I covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Element I is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Element I breaks Element Iii's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Element I tries to free his leg and advance position but Element Iii is retaining full guard.

Element Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Element I is aware though and is defending well.
Element I wants to control from the top but Element Iii keeps moving.
Element I preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Element I trying to control the position from guard on top but Element Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Element Iii is trying to hold Element I in close to prevent damage but Element I has managed to pass into half guard.

Element I is working for a kimura but Element Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Element I seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Element I seems to be working for a kimura but Element Iii defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brazilian Element I dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Element Iii with a poor takedown

and Element I counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Element I.
Element Iii keeping moving, preventing Element I from controlling successfully.
Element I is pushing down on Element Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Element Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Element I has managed to sneak the leg through.
Element I prevents Element Iii from standing back up.
Element I not doing much here.

Element I is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Element Iii is trying to maintain the position but Element I is very close to passing his half guard.
Element Iii wants to sweep but Element I has passed to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Element Iii tries to bench press Element I off him but Element I keeps the position.
Element Iii regains half guard.
Element Iii is looking to improve his position.
Element Iii misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Element I is working for a submission of some sort.

Element I is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Element Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Element Iii trying to hold on to Element I's head to control him but Element I postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Element I prevents Element Iii from improving his position.
Element Iii is looking to escape.

Element Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Element I is looking for a kimura here.

Element I is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Element Iii is looking for a sweep. Element I is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Element I content to control rather than advance.
Element I wants to control but Element Iii is keeping him busy.
Element Iii wants to control but Element I is keeping busy.
Element I trying to control from half guard but Element Iii is working away.

Element I is looking for a kimura but Element Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Element I to get the leverage.
Element I misses with a head shot. Element Iii uses the momentum to regain guard.
Element I postures up in Element Iii's guard and throws a big left but Element Iii blocks it.
Brazilian Element I overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Element I trying to control the position from guard on top but Element Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Element Iii has his hands on Element I's head, controlling the position.
Element I throws a big elbow that misses.
Element I stands and throws Element Iii's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Element I is trying to get an arm triangle but Element Iii is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Element Iii has one of Element I's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brazilian Element I dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Element Iii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Element I counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Element Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Element I pushes down on Element Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Element Iii is staying active underneath Element I, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Element I is working for a submission of some sort.

Element I looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Element Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Element I pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Element Iii is defending against the submission attempts here by Element I.

Element I is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Element I wants to take a breather but Element Iii is having none of it.
Element I prevents Element Iii from improving his position.

Element I is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Element Iii defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Element Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Element Iii is defending against the submission attempts here by Element I.

Element I is trying to work for a kimura but Element Iii is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Element Iii is refusing to be controlled, as Element I sits in half guard.

Element I is looking for a kimura but Element Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Element I to get the leverage.
Element I is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Element Iii!
Element Iii wants to control but Element I is having none of it.

Element I goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Element Iii is on top in guard.
Element Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Element Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Element Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Element I manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Element Iii tries to reverse the position but Element I maintains control.
Element I wants to take his opponent's back but Element Iii doesn't allow it.
Element I can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Element Iii is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Element I looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brazilian Element I showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Element I, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Brazilian Element I!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Brazilian Element I!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Brazilian Element I!

Brazilian Element I wins by unanimous decision!