PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abrahms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds comes to the cage accompanied by Evils Deeds. Longfellow Deeds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Deeds
vs
Abrahms

190 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

154 Degrees in Sydney (154 Quality Stamina)
Danger Fightwear

BioPharm Nutrition [ACME]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Longfellow Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tank Abrahms!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Abrahms.
Deeds circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deeds is defended easily by Abrahms.
Deeds tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Abrahms holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Abrahms throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deeds blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abrahms.
Abrahms throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deeds blocks it with crossed arms.
Abrahms using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deeds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deeds tries to pull guard but Abrahms won't allow it.
Abrahms using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Deeds is looking to control Abrahms's arms but Abrahms gets an underhook and turns him. Now Deeds has his back to the cage.
Deeds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abrahms dodges an elbow strike from Deeds.
Abrahms creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deeds's defenses.
Abrahms connects with a knee to the head.
Abrahms pressing his opponent against the cage.
Abrahms lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abrahms.
Deeds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abrahms missing with knees to the body.
Abrahms landing knees to the head.
Deeds trying to stall but Abrahms improves his position.
Abrahms utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deeds is breathing heavily.
Abrahms misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deeds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Longfellow Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abrahms misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deeds.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Deeds pushes off an throws an elbow but Abrahms leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Deeds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abrahms just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abrahms scores a nice knee to the body.
Deeds goes for a takedown attempt but Abrahms pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Deeds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Abrahms holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abrahms - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deeds takes an elbow to the temple.
Abrahms lands an elbow that stopped Deeds in his tracks for a moment.
Abrahms comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abrahms pressing his opponent against the cage.
Deeds jumps guard but Abrahms stands there with Deeds around his waist. Deeds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abrahms comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deeds tries to pull guard but Abrahms won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Abrahms.
Abrahms utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Abrahms lands an elbow inside.
Abrahms throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deeds blocks it with crossed arms.
Abrahms is struggling to control the position.
Abrahms with a knee to the head.
Deeds jumps guard but Abrahms stands there with Deeds around his waist. Deeds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deeds jumps guard but Abrahms stands there with Deeds around his waist. Deeds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deeds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Deeds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abrahms just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abrahms creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deeds's defenses.
Abrahms's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Abrahms lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Deeds looking to slow down the pace here.
Deeds tries to score a body lock takedown but Abrahms shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deeds tries to land a knee to the head but Abrahms blocks with his arms.
Deeds takes an elbow to the temple.
Abrahms scores a nice knee to the body.
Abrahms lands a damaging elbow.
Abrahms lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abrahms tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abrahms lands an elbow inside.
Deeds tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abrahms lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Deeds tries to stall but Abrahms uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abrahms misses with a knee to the head.
Abrahms using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abrahms tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deeds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abrahms blocks it with crossed arms.
Abrahms with a knee to the head.
Abrahms tries to land a knee to the head but Deeds blocks with his arms.
Deeds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abrahms just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abrahms misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deeds.
Abrahms throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Deeds pulls Abrahms into guard.

Deeds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abrahms gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Abrahms avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abrahms would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abrahms defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Abrahms dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Deeds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abrahms was well out of range. Poor timing from Deeds.
Deeds swats away the attempt to clinch by Abrahms.
Deeds tries for a takedown but Abrahms circles away easily

and Abrahms counters by clinching up.
Abrahms misses with a knee to the head.
Abrahms stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Deeds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abrahms uses from the top position.

Abrahms got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deeds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abrahms has managed to get both his arms back between Deeds's legs - danger averted.

Deeds looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abrahms passes into half guard.

Deeds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abrahms pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control but Abrahms postures up.
Abrahms wants to stand up but Deeds is controlling the position.
Deeds wants to control but Abrahms is keeping busy.

Abrahms stands up from half guard.
Deeds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abrahms tries to close the distance and clinch but Deeds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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.
Deeds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deeds tries for a takedown but Abrahms circles away easily

and Abrahms counters by moving into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Abrahms.
Nice elbow from Abrahms.
Abrahms lands a nice elbow.
Abrahms connects with a knee to the head.
Abrahms tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abrahms working Deeds over with knees to the body.
Abrahms scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Abrahms blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tank Abrahms seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Deeds ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Deeds no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Deeds has a closed guard, preventing Abrahms from standing up.

Deeds had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Abrahms is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Deeds Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Abrahms's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds throwing strikes and Abrahms squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Deeds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abrahms is looking to escape.
Abrahms trying desperately to get to his feet.

Deeds goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Abrahms turns into him and now he's in Deeds's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deeds looking for the choke but no joy.

Deeds is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Abrahms defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Abrahms is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Deeds off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Deeds tightening his grip on Abrahms, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Longfellow Deeds will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Abrahms has closed the distance and engaged Deeds in a clinch.
Abrahms connects with a knee to the head.
Deeds throws a head punch that misses.
Abrahms is trying to maintain a safe position but Deeds gets an underhook and turns Abrahms into the cage.
Abrahms lands an elbow inside that Deeds shrugs off.
Abrahms has Deeds pressed against the cage.
Deeds misses with an elbow strike.
Deeds avoiding damage as Abrahms throws knees to the body.
Abrahms misses with an elbow strike.
Deeds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrahms throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abrahms with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deeds taking a breather.
Abrahms tries a knee to the head but Deeds blocks it.
Abrahms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abrahms avoiding damage as Deeds throws knees to the body.
Deeds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deeds missing with knees to the body.
Deeds tries to pull guard but Abrahms holds him up against the cage and eventually Deeds drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrahms comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deeds fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deeds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abrahms just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Longfellow Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abrahms with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deeds leaning his opponent against the cage.
Abrahms scores with a knee to the head.

Deeds successfully pulls guard.

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

Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abrahms defends well.
Deeds looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms wanted to stand there but Deeds had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abrahms defends well.

Deeds has his foot on Abrahms's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abrahms works his way back into a safe position though.

Deeds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abrahms really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deeds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Deeds has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Abrahms is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Deeds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
Deeds is working hard here to advance position.

Abrahms has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Abrahms tries to clinch but Deeds moves away

so Deeds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds thows a big elbow that misses.
Abrahms is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deeds is controlling him.

Deeds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deeds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Deeds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deeds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abrahms wants to get back to his feet but Deeds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Abrahms keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Longfellow Deeds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Deeds 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Longfellow Deeds!