PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Roger (ranked 1895 p4p, 2431 weight class) and Flange McDrippy (ranked 260 p4p, 325 weight class). Roger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Under Jolly Roger. Flange McDrippy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Roger
vs
McDrippy

183 cm
29
212
7 - 7 - 0

184 cm
21
215
7 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hardcore Sports 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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flange McDrippy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger throws a series of punches but McDrippy moves out of range.
McDrippy tries to counter with a clinch but Roger shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roger is defended easily by McDrippy.
McDrippy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDrippy as he avoids it easily.
Roger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDrippy circles away quickly and effectively.
Roger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolly Roger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roger walks into a left hand.
Roger throws a sloppy body shot

and McDrippy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Roger! McDrippy lets Roger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDrippy lands a nice hook to Roger's body. Roger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Roger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roger showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDrippy is trying to get back to full guard.
Roger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDrippy's head.
Roger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roger trying to control from half guard but McDrippy is working away.
McDrippy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDrippy trying to control but Roger postures up.
McDrippy manages to get to full guard.
McDrippy is adopting a defensive guard.
McDrippy is trying to control the position but Roger postures up.
Roger forces his way into half guard.

Roger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDrippy sees it coming and defends easily.

Roger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDrippy defends it well.
McDrippy wants to control but Roger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roger is keen to just control but McDrippy is a slippery customer.
Roger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDrippy defending well though.
Roger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Roger is looking for a kimura but McDrippy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roger to get the leverage.
McDrippy is controlling Roger's trapped leg to prevent Roger from advancing to side control.

Roger is looking for a kimura but McDrippy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roger to get the leverage.
Roger is keen to just control but McDrippy is a slippery customer.
McDrippy is positioning himself well to prevent Roger advancing to mount.

Roger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDrippy has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDrippy is trying to stand back up but Roger is controlling him
McDrippy wants to control but Roger is keeping busy.

Roger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDrippy has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDrippy trying to control here.
McDrippy is trying to stand.
Well, if Roger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McDrippy is not content to let Roger control the position.
Roger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDrippy trying to hold on to Roger's head to control him but Roger postures up.

Roger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDrippy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDrippy.
McDrippy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roger trying to control the position from guard on top but McDrippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDrippy is pulling down on Roger's head to control his posture.
We've been informed that McDrippy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roger advances position into side control!

Roger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDrippy has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDrippy is letting Roger control him for a moment.

Roger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roger in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jolly Roger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Roger shoots in and gets a takedown into McDrippy's guard.

Roger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roger wants to pass the guard but McDrippy is keeping the position.
Roger stopping the sweep attempt from McDrippy.
Roger stays in close to McDrippy's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDrippy is keeping the position for now.
McDrippy is trying to control the position but Roger postures up.
Roger wants to control from the top but McDrippy keeps moving.
Roger is really struggling to control McDrippy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDrippy wants to stand up but Roger is controlling him.
McDrippy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roger prevents McDrippy from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDrippy has control of Roger's left arm, preventing Roger from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roger won't allow McDrippy to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roger has his takedown stuffed
and McDrippy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roger shoots and misses
and McDrippy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Roger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McDrippy keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.

Roger drops back looking for a leg! McDrippy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDrippy manages to kick Roger off! Roger jumps back into McDrippy's guard.
Roger trying to control but McDrippy is working from the bottom.
McDrippy looking for a sweep. Not yet McDrippy, not yet.
McDrippy is controlling Roger's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger trying to control but McDrippy is working from the bottom.
McDrippy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDrippy keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.
Roger with a nice head shot there.
McDrippy is trying to control the position but Roger postures up.
Roger prevents McDrippy from getting back to his feet.
Roger forces his way into half guard.
McDrippy is not content to let Roger control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDrippy is trying to stand up here but Roger is controlling him well.

Roger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Roger maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McDrippy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Roger has cracked it and McDrippy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Roger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jolly Roger!
Jolly Roger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.