PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gandalf Mithrandir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Fishpockets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fishpockets's choice of entrance music: I don't know how to love him. The key to victory for Gandalf Mithrandir has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mithrandir
vs
Fishpockets

194 cm
19
221 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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[JMFC] Klinch
[JMFC] Bulk Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gandalf Mithrandir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Fishpockets!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fishpockets misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but Fishpockets moves out of range.

Fishpockets looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Mithrandir had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fishpockets is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mithrandir Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fishpockets's back instead.
Fishpockets just trying to survive but Mithrandir is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fishpockets is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Mithrandir is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fishpockets is defending well though. Mithrandir let's go of the attempt for now.

Mithrandir has got his arm under Fishpockets's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fishpockets has spun round into Mithrandir's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Fishpockets scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fishpockets wants to control from the top but Mithrandir keeps moving.
Fishpockets is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fishpockets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fishpockets with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mithrandir wants to stand and escape but Fishpockets is having none of it.
Fishpockets throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mithrandir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fishpockets with a flurry of punches that miss.

Mithrandir is looking for a triangle but Fishpockets pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mithrandir keeping full guard, as Fishpockets tries to pass.
Fishpockets slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fishpockets prevents Mithrandir from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fishpockets.
Mithrandir wants to clinch up but Fishpockets keeps it at a distance.

Fishpockets drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mithrandir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fishpockets pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mithrandir is keeping the position for now.
Fishpockets advances to half guard.
Fishpockets thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mithrandir to regain full guard.
Fishpockets trying to control but Mithrandir is working from the bottom.

Mithrandir is looking for a triangle but Fishpockets pushes his legs off easily.
Mithrandir is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fishpockets looking to pass the guard.
Fishpockets passes into half guard.
Fishpockets is looking to stall here but Mithrandir recovers full guard.
Fishpockets showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fishpockets stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mithrandir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fishpockets stands up over Mithrandir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

Mithrandir is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mithrandir doesn't have the hooks in and Fishpockets manages to turn into his guard.
Fishpockets wants to pass the guard but Mithrandir is keeping the position.
Mithrandir wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Fishpockets dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fishpockets shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mithrandir's guard.
Fishpockets looking to pass the guard.

Mithrandir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fishpockets slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mithrandir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fishpockets is controlling him well.
Fishpockets cracks Mithrandir with a big right hand but Mithrandir just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Fishpockets crashes against the mat.
Mithrandir takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mithrandir is trying to get back to his feet.
Mithrandir is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fishpockets tries to score with some ground and pound. Mithrandir controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithrandir is not content to let Fishpockets control the position.
You can see the frustration on Mithrandir's face as Fishpockets controls the position.
Fishpockets lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mithrandir down.
Mithrandir is looking to reverse the position.
Mithrandir is not content to let Fishpockets control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch but Fishpockets swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fishpockets fails to land the takedown.
Fishpockets lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mithrandir backs up against the cage.

Fishpockets looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fishpockets trying to control but Mithrandir is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithrandir trying to control the position.
Mithrandir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Fishpockets avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fishpockets pushes down on Mithrandir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fishpockets winds up and cracks Mithrandir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fishpockets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mithrandir's head.
Fishpockets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mithrandir defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fishpockets is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mithrandir!
Fishpockets with shots to the head and body - Mithrandir looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fishpockets fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mithrandir wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mithrandir is squirming around, avoiding Fishpockets's attempts to control the action.
Mithrandir is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mithrandir is squirming around, avoiding Fishpockets's attempts to control the action.
Fishpockets pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mithrandir is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

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.
Fishpockets landing strikes from the mount.
Fishpockets unloading with bombs!
Fishpockets with shots to the head and body - Mithrandir looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mithrandir is trying to stand up.
Fishpockets connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fishpockets controlling his opponent.
Mithrandir is bucking up trying to escape but Fishpockets cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mithrandir tries to hold on but Fishpockets postures up.
Mithrandir is trying to stand.
Fishpockets working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Fishpockets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fishpockets drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fishpockets wants to control from the top but Mithrandir keeps moving.
Fishpockets passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mithrandir prevents Fishpockets from improving position.
Fishpockets remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fishpockets tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mithrandir's legs.
A lull in the action here.
Felix Fishpockets has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fishpockets is looking to take a break and control but Mithrandir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fishpockets takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Fishpockets crashes against the mat.
Fishpockets working the head and body with strikes.
Mithrandir is trying to get back to his feet.
Fishpockets wants to control but Mithrandir is keeping him busy.
Mithrandir is letting Fishpockets control him for a moment.
Fishpockets landing strikes.
Fishpockets in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mithrandir tries to escape but Fishpockets is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fishpockets lands some shots froms side control.
Fishpockets trying to control the action but Mithrandir is working from the bottom.
Mithrandir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Fishpockets is trying to work for a kimura but Mithrandir is defending well.

Mithrandir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fishpockets is looking to stall here but Mithrandir recovers full guard.
Fishpockets wants to control from the top but Mithrandir keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fishpockets throwing strikes from guard but Mithrandir blocks nicely.
Mithrandir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fishpockets advances position into side control!
Fishpockets content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fishpockets scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Mithrandir's face as Fishpockets controls the position.
Fishpockets prevents Mithrandir from escaping the position.

Mithrandir sneaks out the side door and pushes Fishpockets away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Fishpockets scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fishpockets passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mithrandir!
Mithrandir is squirming around, avoiding Fishpockets's attempts to control the action.
Gandalf Mithrandir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Fishpockets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mithrandir is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fishpockets content just to control the position here.
Mithrandir is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Fishpockets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fishpockets 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Fishpockets!