PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McFatty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Metropolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McFatty
vs
Metropolis

177 cm
23
199 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
221 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fatty McFatty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marius Metropolis!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFatty misses with a takedown attempt - Metropolis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Metropolis throws a body punch but McFatty moves out of range.
McFatty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Metropolis lands with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from McFatty.
McFatty just misses with a punch to the body.
Metropolis tries to land a front kick but McFatty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Metropolis tries for a takedown but McFatty circles away easily
letting McFatty counter with a right hand.
McFatty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metropolis.

Metropolis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFatty tries to roll over but Metropolis keeps him under control.
Metropolis passes to full mount!
Metropolis tries to control but McFatty wriggling away.
Metropolis with a couple of short strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metropolis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McFatty working to try and regain half guard.
Metropolis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Metropolis scoring with strikes but McFatty is staying in there.
McFatty taking shots to the head.
McFatty tries to lock up and control but Metropolis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McFatty is trying desperately to improve position.
McFatty is breathing heavily.
Metropolis lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metropolis lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metropolis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McFatty is looking to escape.
Metropolis with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McFatty defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Metropolis.
McFatty wants to hold on but Metropolis pushes him away.
McFatty is squirming around, avoiding Metropolis's attempts to control the action.
McFatty tries to lock up and control but Metropolis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Metropolis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Metropolis working for a submission but McFatty is keeping him at bay.
McFatty tries to reverse the position but Metropolis maintains control.
McFatty wants to control but Metropolis is having none of it.
Metropolis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Metropolis prevents McFatty from getting the reversal.
Metropolis blocks McFatty's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Metropolis landing strikes from the mount and McFatty is in trouble!
McFatty is bucking up trying to escape but Metropolis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Metropolis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Metropolis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McFatty sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McFatty wants to control but Metropolis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Metropolis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
McFatty trying to control but Metropolis postures up.
McFatty has hold of Metropolis's hands but Metropolis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McFatty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metropolis on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Metropolis is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McFatty has managed to free his arm - good work.
McFatty wants to control but Metropolis is keeping busy.
McFatty won't allow Metropolis to pass to mount.
Metropolis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metropolis trying to control from half guard but McFatty is working away.

Metropolis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McFatty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metropolis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McFatty trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice defenses there by McFatty.
McFatty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metropolis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McFatty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metropolis is able to avoid easily.
Metropolis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McFatty was well out of range. Poor timing from Metropolis.
Nice takedown defense from McFatty. No joy for Metropolis on that attempt.
McFatty shoots and misses

and Metropolis counters with a takedown into side control.

Metropolis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Metropolis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFatty wants to control but Metropolis postures up.
McFatty is looking to regain half guard here but Metropolis keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metropolis cracks McFatty with a big elbow.
Metropolis trying to control the position but McFatty is working away.

Metropolis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFatty can't do much from the bottom here.
McFatty takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McFatty can't do much from the bottom here.
Metropolis cracks McFatty with a big elbow.
McFatty regains half guard.

Metropolis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McFatty defends it well.
Metropolis prevents McFatty from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McFatty trying to control here.
Marius Metropolis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metropolis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McFatty defending well though.
McFatty tries to roll over but Metropolis keeps him under control.
McFatty trying to control from the bottom.
Metropolis is nestled in close to McFatty, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McFatty tries to get to full guard but Metropolis has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McFatty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metropolis counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fatty McFatty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metropolis with a poor takedown
and McFatty counters with a stiff right hand.

McFatty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Metropolis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFatty trying to control the position but Metropolis is working away.
Metropolis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McFatty trying to control from half guard but Metropolis is working away.
Metropolis manages to get to full guard.
McFatty with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFatty trying to control the position from guard on top but Metropolis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Metropolis looking for a guillotine here but McFatty defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McFatty's guard.
Metropolis stopping the sweep attempt from McFatty.
McFatty is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Metropolis throwing strikes but missing.
Metropolis pushing down on McFatty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Metropolis winds up and cracks McFatty with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Metropolis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFatty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Metropolis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marius Metropolis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McFatty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Metropolis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Metropolis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Metropolis blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFatty.
McFatty wants to pass the guard but Metropolis is defending well.
Metropolis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Metropolis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McFatty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McFatty wants to pass to mount but Metropolis is defending the position.
McFatty trying to control from half guard but Metropolis is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Metropolis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFatty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metropolis stops McFatty from getting back to his feet.

Metropolis is looking for a kimura here.
McFatty trying to hold on to Metropolis's head to control him but Metropolis postures up.
McFatty is refusing to be controlled, as Metropolis sits in half guard.
Metropolis trying to mount his opponent but McFatty defends it.
McFatty moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Metropolis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McFatty throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Metropolis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McFatty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFatty looking for a sweep. Not yet McFatty, not yet.
McFatty is trying to keep Metropolis in close.
Metropolis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McFatty 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.
Metropolis wants to pass the guard but McFatty is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McFatty throws a right and a left that Metropolis avoids nicely.
Fatty McFatty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFatty misses with an uppercut. Metropolis saw that one coming.
McFatty throws a series of punches but Metropolis moves out of range.

Metropolis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McFatty wants to get back to full guard.

Metropolis 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.
McFatty regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metropolis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McFatty's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFatty controlling Metropolis's posture.
Metropolis landing with the ground and pound.
Metropolis with a nice head shot there.
Metropolis throws a big right hand that misses.
McFatty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McFatty seems keen to control Metropolis's posture.
Marius Metropolis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metropolis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Metropolis thows a big elbow that misses.
Fatty McFatty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metropolis passes McFatty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Metropolis wants to control but McFatty is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marius Metropolis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metropolis 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Marius Metropolis!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Marius Metropolis!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Marius Metropolis!

Marius Metropolis wins by unanimous decision!