PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdel Mumu 3.0 (ranked 107 p4p, 335 weight class) and Coral Sea (ranked 15 p4p, 39 weight class). Sea has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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?

Mumu 3.0
vs
Sea

175 cm
34
154
31 - 13 - 2

168 cm
37
158
22 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Core Combat
Gatoroids

Heavy Metal Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdel Mumu 3.0!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Coral Sea!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sea takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sea has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mumu 3.0 scoring well with a low kick there.
Sea loads up on a big right hand but Mumu 3.0 slips the punch.
Mumu 3.0 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Sea lands a glancing blow to the side of Mumu 3.0's head.
A big left from Sea misses.
Mumu 3.0 swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sea misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 misses the jab.
Sea misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Mumu 3.0 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sea misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mumu 3.0 checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to score with low kicks.
Mumu 3.0 with a nice cross.
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sea manages to avoid it.
Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mumu 3.0 defends it well.
Sea checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sea lands a leg kick that knocks Mumu 3.0 off balance momentarily.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mumu 3.0 can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Mumu 3.0 wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Sea.
Sea on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sea scores with a jab to the body.
Sea tries to clinch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mumu 3.0 as he avoids it easily.
Mumu 3.0 throws the left hand but Sea avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Sea.
Sea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 avoids it really well and circles away.
Mumu 3.0 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sea.
Sea scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Mumu 3.0 does it's job there.
Sea with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Sea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sea misses.
Mumu 3.0 seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu 3.0.
Sea avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
A good leg kick by Sea.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Sea.
Coral Sea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumu 3.0 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mumu 3.0. That did some damage!
Sea ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Sea lands with a nice body punch.
Sea ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Sea checks a low kick from Mumu 3.0.
Sea tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range as Sea strikes.
Sea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab, jab by Sea - just one landing.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a hook. Sea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sea moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Mumu 3.0 blocks the low kick.
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab from Sea.
Sea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice looking body kick.
Sea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sea throws out the jab.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sea misses with a jab to the body
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a nice body kick.
Mumu 3.0 on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mumu 3.0 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu 3.0 digs a good hook to Sea's body.
Sea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mumu 3.0 on the side of the head.
Sea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sea walks into a straight right hand from Mumu 3.0.
Nice jab there from Sea.
Mumu 3.0 thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sea if he has to take too many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mumu 3.0, as that shot connected.
Mumu 3.0 looks to throw the jab but Sea is out of range.
And Sea tries to counter it with a takedown but Mumu 3.0 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mumu 3.0 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick that misses.
Sea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sea. That's going to slow Mumu 3.0 down.
Mumu 3.0 takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sea manages to avoid it.
Sea throws a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 throws a solid leg kick but Sea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sea lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coral Sea.
Sea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdel Mumu 3.0 will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mumu 3.0's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed right hand from Mumu 3.0 misses the target.
Mumu 3.0 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sea throws out the jab.
Sea shoots in but Mumu 3.0 avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick

and Sea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mumu 3.0 is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sea thows a huge punch but Mumu 3.0 dodges it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea throwing shots but Mumu 3.0 is blocking nicely.
Sea throws a strike but Mumu 3.0 avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mumu 3.0 seems keen to control Sea's posture.
Sea landing some decent shots from guard.
Mumu 3.0 keeping full guard, as Sea tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sea chips away with some ground and pound.
Mumu 3.0 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mumu 3.0 is keeping the position for now.
Sea wants to control from the top but Mumu 3.0 keeps moving.
Mumu 3.0 managing to control the position.
Sea stands up over Mumu 3.0, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sea is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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.
Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Mumu 3.0 is retaining full guard.
Sea throws a strike but Mumu 3.0 rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mumu 3.0 avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to stand up but Sea won't let him.

Sea working for a triangle but Mumu 3.0 defends it easily.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to stand up but Sea won't let him.
Sea keeping moving, preventing Mumu 3.0 from controlling successfully.

Sea has his foot on Mumu 3.0's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mumu 3.0 works his way back into a safe position though.
Sea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sea is proving hard to escape from.

Sea has his foot on Mumu 3.0's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mumu 3.0 works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mumu 3.0 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mumu 3.0 forces his way into half guard.
Mumu 3.0 wants to control but Sea is keeping him busy.

Sea looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mumu 3.0 passes into side control!
Sea is looking for a sweep.
Sea struggling a bit here.
Sea is trying to escape the position but Mumu 3.0 is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sea tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mumu 3.0 presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Mumu 3.0 stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sea misses with a hook
enabling Mumu 3.0 to counter with a crisp jab.
Sea avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mumu 3.0 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mumu 3.0 connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sea scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu 3.0.

Sea fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mumu 3.0 to the ground. Sea is now in Mumu 3.0's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu 3.0 working a defensive guard here.
Sea content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sea throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mumu 3.0 holds on and takes a little breather.
Sea wants to control from the top but Mumu 3.0 keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abdel Mumu 3.0 will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mumu 3.0's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Sea is looking to chop away at Mumu 3.0's legs.
Sea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mumu 3.0. That did some damage!
Mumu 3.0 attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mumu 3.0. Sea shrugs it off though.
Sea misses with a leg kick.
Sea cracks Mumu 3.0 with an open hand slap.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Sea.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mumu 3.0 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sea finds it's way round the side to connect with Mumu 3.0's head.
Sea misses the jab.
Mumu 3.0 tried to counter with a leg kick but Sea avoided it.
Sea throws a sloppy body shot
and Mumu 3.0 makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Mumu 3.0.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea cracks Mumu 3.0 with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumu 3.0 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is winning the standup battle so far.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sea.
Sea on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick, looking for Sea's leg but Sea calmly moves out of range.
Sea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mumu 3.0's head.
A nice leg kick from Mumu 3.0, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu 3.0 moves away from the strike by Sea.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut. Sea saw that one coming.
Sea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sea looks for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 sprawls well.
Mumu 3.0 dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sea. That did some damage!
Mumu 3.0 thuds a left hand into Sea's body.
Sea shoots in and drives through. Mumu 3.0 sprawls well.
Coral Sea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sea.
Sea wants to clinch up but Mumu 3.0 keeps it at a distance.
Sea throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu 3.0's shoulder, as Mumu 3.0 tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 tried to counter with a leg kick but Sea avoided it.
Sea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 works the jab nicely.
Mumu 3.0 tests Sea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range as Sea strikes.
Sea throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 avoids it easily.

Sea is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mumu 3.0's half guard.

Mumu 3.0 has one foot on Sea's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mumu 3.0 throws a right and a left that Sea avoids nicely.
Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mumu 3.0 defends it well.
A shot to the liver by Mumu 3.0. Beautiful body shot.
Mumu 3.0 works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 keeps the fight on the outside.
Mumu 3.0 appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sea momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mumu 3.0, as that shot connected.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a right hand. Sea shakes it off.
Mumu 3.0 scores with the left hand. Sea knows he should have avoided that one.
Sea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sea misses with a head kick.
Mumu 3.0 is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mumu 3.0 fakes the leg kick and cracks Sea in the body.
Mumu 3.0 connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sea walks into a left hand.
Sea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu 3.0 swings for the body but Sea moves out of range.
Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sea.
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!
Sea throws out a loose jab but Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a good low kick that Sea was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu 3.0.
Sea on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Sea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumu 3.0 with the inside leg kick.
Sea shoots in for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 shows good takedown defense.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coral Sea.
Sea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sea has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab.
Mumu 3.0 thumps Sea with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick which misses Sea's front leg but catches the back leg as Sea tries to avoid it.
Sea throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Sea misses the shot to the body.
Sea throws a chopping leg kick but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Mumu 3.0 tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 cracks a nice hook into Sea's ribs.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot that sends Sea's belly button to the back.
That kick from Mumu 3.0 tenderised Sea's leg. Sea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sea throws a lazy right hand but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumu 3.0 feinted there with a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mumu 3.0, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abdel Mumu 3.0!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.