PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf (ranked 3496 p4p, 22958 weight class) and Project One (ranked 469 p4p, 674 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tamdfjsmf
vs
One

184 cm
26
190
4 - 12 - 0

179 cm
21
190
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Project One!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One avoids a kick to the body.
Tamdfjsmf throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.

Tamdfjsmf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tamdfjsmf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamdfjsmf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Tamdfjsmf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamdfjsmf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tamdfjsmf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamdfjsmf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamdfjsmf preventing the sweep.

One looking for a guillotine here but Tamdfjsmf defends easily.
One controls Tamdfjsmf momentarily but Tamdfjsmf frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

One is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tamdfjsmf content to stall in guard here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
One throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tamdfjsmf escapes and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tamdfjsmf misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
One regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tamdfjsmf's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One is looking to control Tamdfjsmf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can One avoid being mounted?

One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamdfjsmf pulls his head out easily.
One trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control the pace.
Tamdfjsmf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tamdfjsmf winds up and cracks One with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to control. One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One trying to control but Tamdfjsmf postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tamdfjsmf shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in One's guard.

One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamdfjsmf is aware though and is defending well.
One keeping moving, preventing Tamdfjsmf from controlling successfully.

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

One looking for subs off his back but Tamdfjsmf has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf trying to pass the guard but One defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. One manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
One looking to control.

One looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tamdfjsmf passes into half guard.

One actively working from the bottom here.

One looking for submissions off his back.
Tamdfjsmf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamdfjsmf in particular looking to stall.
Tamdfjsmf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tamdfjsmf wants to pass to mount but One is defending the position.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control from half guard but One is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Tamdfjsmf closes the distance and clinches.
Tamdfjsmf has One pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. One manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tamdfjsmf stops a takedown attempt from One.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to drag One to the mat but One just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamdfjsmf tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf tries to pull guard but One forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by One after a bit of a struggle.
One has Tamdfjsmf pressed against the cage.
One looking to throw knees to the head but Tamdfjsmf is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
One jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tamdfjsmf walks away with a smile on his face. One gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tamdfjsmf misses with a few strikes there.
Tamdfjsmf tries to land a body kick
and One counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to clinch.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch but One moves out of range.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch but One moves out of range.
Tamdfjsmf misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamdfjsmf throws a push kick but One slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Tamdfjsmf.
One scores with a nice right hand.
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 Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tamdfjsmf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
One is looking for the big counter here.
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch up but One swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as One blocks the low kick.

Tamdfjsmf closes the distance and clinches.
One is pressed up against the cage. Tamdfjsmf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag One down to the mat. One avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tamdfjsmf.

One shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tamdfjsmf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Tamdfjsmf pushes One off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf moves to clinch but One breaks away
letting One counter with a right hand.
One lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch up.
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch but One swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
One tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tamdfjsmf shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamdfjsmf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
One throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
One throws a nice outside leg kick.

Tamdfjsmf clinches up with One and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
One tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tamdfjsmf avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
One unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to pull guard but One turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf managing to block the knees to the body from One.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tamdfjsmf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

One pushes Tamdfjsmf off and gets back to his feet.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tamdfjsmf fails to land the takedown.
One let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamdfjsmf throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
One swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

One has taken the fight to the clinch.
One tries to land a knee to the head but Tamdfjsmf blocks with his arms.

One pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Tamdfjsmf moves into the clinch.
One using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tamdfjsmf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

One manages to break the clinch.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
One thuds his right hand into Tamdfjsmf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch up but One keeps it at a distance.
One tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Tamdfjsmf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. One was covering up waiting for the punch and Tamdfjsmf finishes the takedown easily into guard.

One wriggles free and stands up.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

One gets in close and instigates a clinch.
One tries a knee to the head but Tamdfjsmf blocks it.
One tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamdfjsmfs head.
Project One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown attempt but One pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tamdfjsmf misses with a head kick.
One steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
One looks to land a body kick but Tamdfjsmf moved away.
A big left from One misses.
As One tries to get set, Tamdfjsmf tries to push him back and clinch up but One manages to avoid the attempt.
Tamdfjsmf tries a head kick but it misses.
Project One seems to be getting the better of the standup.

One gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tamdfjsmf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!