PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Mofumofuko (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.

Russell
vs
Mofumofuko

154 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
267 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q
DC Unrivaled

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 Los Angeles, Fred Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Mofumofuko !
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mofumofuko shoots in and bounces Russell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mofumofuko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Mofumofuko from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mofumofuko stopping the sweep attempt from Russell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mofumofuko wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Russell really is a fat lump.
Mofumofuko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Russell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Mofumofuko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mofumofuko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mofumofuko has Russell pulled in close to control his posture.
Mofumofuko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mofumofuko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
Russell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mofumofuko working a defensive guard but Russell passes into half guard.

Russell is trying to work for a kimura but Mofumofuko is defending well.
Mofumofuko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mofumofuko .
Mofumofuko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Russell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mofumofuko trying to control the position here.
Mofumofuko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russell's guard.

Mofumofuko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mofumofuko wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Mofumofuko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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.
Russell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mofumofuko trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Mofumofuko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Russell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mofumofuko just content to control the position.
Russell is not content to let Mofumofuko control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Mofumofuko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mofumofuko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Russell to the mat! Russell manages to get full guard.
Russell keeping full guard, as Mofumofuko tries to pass.
Mofumofuko trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Russell keeping full guard, as Mofumofuko tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mofumofuko wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Mofumofuko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mofumofuko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mofumofuko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russell is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mofumofuko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mofumofuko lands in his opponent's guard.
Mofumofuko won't allow Russell to sweep him here.
Mofumofuko sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mofumofuko trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell being controlled here, momentarily.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Mofumofuko from controlling successfully.
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mofumofuko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Mofumofuko feints and as Russell raises his hands in defense, Mofumofuko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Russell controlling Mofumofuko 's posture.
Mofumofuko controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.
Mofumofuko postures up.
Mofumofuko trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffrey Mofumofuko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mofumofuko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mofumofuko trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mofumofuko looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Mofumofuko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mofumofuko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mofumofuko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Mofumofuko is working for a submission of some sort.

Russell looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell is trying to control but can't.
Russell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mofumofuko prevents Russell from improving his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mofumofuko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Mofumofuko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Russell won't allow Mofumofuko to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mofumofuko trying to control from half guard but Russell is working away.
Russell wants to control but Mofumofuko is keeping busy.
Mofumofuko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mofumofuko wants to free his trapped foot but Russell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mofumofuko wants to take a breather but Russell is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mofumofuko works his way into side control.
Mofumofuko takes a little break here. Russell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mofumofuko is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Mofumofuko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mofumofuko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mofumofuko trying to pass the guard but Russell defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mofumofuko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Russell defends it well.
Fred Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffrey Mofumofuko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Mofumofuko seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Mofumofuko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mofumofuko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Mofumofuko !