PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Creme Brulee (ranked 4483 p4p, 24447 weight class) and First Name Last Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Brulee
vs
Last Name

190 cm
18
230
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
235
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Creme Brulee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Name Last Name!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brulee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Last Name looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Last Name throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Brulee gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Last Name desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brulee wants to take a breather but Last Name is having none of it.
Brulee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Last Name is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brulee wants to advance to full mount but Last Name doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Brulee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Last Name seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brulee wants to control from the top but Last Name keeps moving.

Last Name has his foot on Brulee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brulee works his way back into a safe position though.
Brulee looking to pass the guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Last Name has eaten all the pies!

Last Name is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brulee defends well.

Brulee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Last Name is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Last Name has escaped and now he's on top!

Last Name stopping the sweep attempt from Brulee.

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.

Brulee is looking for a triangle here but Last Name uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brulee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brulee tries to get out of the position.
Brulee looks to move to half guard but instead Last Name has passed into mount! Damn!
Brulee is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Last Name there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brulee regains half guard.
Brulee is not content to let Last Name control the position.

Brulee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brulee is not content to let Last Name control the position.
Last Name seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brulee is refusing to be controlled, as Last Name sits in half guard.
Last Name perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brulee wants to get back to full guard.
Brulee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Last Name on the ground.
Last Name takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brulee wants to control but Last Name is keeping busy.

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.
Last Name scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brulee trying to control from the bottom.
Brulee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brulee looking to control but Last Name passes into half guard.
Brulee tries to roll over but Last Name keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brulee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

First Name Last Name dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

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

Last Name scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Brulee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Last Name's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Brulee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Last Name knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Last Name's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brulee trying to control the position but Last Name is working away.
Last Name is trying to control Brulee's posture but Brulee avoids it.
Brulee is looking to take a break and control but Last Name is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Brulee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brulee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Last Name's legs.

That's two 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.
Last Name throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Last Name can't do much from the bottom here.
Last Name is trying to get back to half guard.
Brulee trying to control the action but Last Name is working from the bottom.
Last Name prevents Brulee from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brulee is working hard here to advance position.
Brulee wants to control but Last Name is keeping him busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Last Name has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Last Name clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brulee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Last Name stalling against the cage.
Brulee is trying to drag Last Name to the mat but Last Name just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brulee is trying to pull guard but Last Name has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brulee is trying to maintain a safe position but Last Name gets an underhook and turns Brulee into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Last Name.
Brulee wants to take the fight to the mat but Last Name manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Creme Brulee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brulee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Last Name lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Creme Brulee has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brulee stalling in the clinch but Last Name improves position.
Last Name keeps control of Brulee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brulee tries for a takedown but Last Name manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Last Name pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Last Name manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brulee manages to get himself to full guard.

Brulee wants to sweep here but Last Name controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

First Name Last Name showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Creme Brulee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Brulee with a poor takedown
and Last Name counters with a nice uppercut.
Brulee with a poor takedown
and Last Name counters with a nice body shot.

Last Name moves into the clinch.
Last Name wants to take the fight to the mat but Brulee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Last Name.
Last Name tries to pull guard but Brulee holds him up against the cage and eventually Last Name drops back down to his feet.
Brulee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Creme Brulee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Last Name drags the fight down to the ground.
Brulee trying to control the position from guard on top but Last Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Last Name is trying to keep Brulee in close.
Brulee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brulee trying to control the position from guard on top but Last Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brulee wants to pass the guard but Last Name is keeping the position.
Last Name wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Last Name keeping moving, preventing Brulee from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Last Name thumps Brulee with a low kick.
Last Name looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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.
Last Name throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brulee tries to counter with a takedown but Last Name is quick to defend against it.

Last Name gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Last Name takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brulee trying to control but Last Name is working from the bottom.
Last Name keeping full guard, as Brulee tries to pass.

Brulee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Last Name is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Last Name has escaped and now he's on top!

Last Name pushing down on Brulee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Last Name is thwarting Brulee's attempts to control the position.

Last Name escapes and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Last Name.

Brulee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brulee wants to control but Last Name is keeping him busy.
Brulee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Last Name knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Last Name trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brulee seems to be working for a kimura but Last Name defends the submission attempt.

Brulee is trying to work for a kimura but Last Name is defending well.
Brulee is pressing down on Last Name's thigh, looking to free his foot. Last Name is holding on for now.

Brulee is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brulee is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
First Name Last Name comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Last Name 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... First Name Last Name!