PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Mica has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paul Whoddanikabollokoff
vs
Mica

178 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

179 cm
25
165 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Mica!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mica gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mica has a closed guard, preventing Whoddanikabollokoff from standing up.

Mica working for a triangle but Whoddanikabollokoff defends it easily.
Whoddanikabollokoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Mica is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whoddanikabollokoff is aware though and is defending well.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to stand but Mica is controlling from the bottom.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mica is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whoddanikabollokoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mica has momentary wrist control but Whoddanikabollokoff slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mica working for a triangle but Whoddanikabollokoff defends it easily.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mica's guard.

Mica looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whoddanikabollokoff postures up in Mica's guard and throws a big left but Mica blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to pass the guard but Mica is keeping the position.

Mica looking for a guillotine here but Whoddanikabollokoff defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Whoddanikabollokoff gets to his feet - Mica follows without any prompting.

Whoddanikabollokoff 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.

Mica working for a triangle but Whoddanikabollokoff defends it easily.
Mica looks gassed!
Mica keeping moving, preventing Whoddanikabollokoff from controlling successfully.
Whoddanikabollokoff is really struggling to control Mica but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Whoddanikabollokoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whoddanikabollokoff postures up and lands a big shot to Mica's brow.
Whoddanikabollokoff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mica on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mica tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mica's guard.

Whoddanikabollokoff stands up and waves to Mica to follow him.
Mica needs to keep his hands up - Whoddanikabollokoff had a free shot at his head there.
Mica looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whoddanikabollokoff is fending him off so far but Mica persists. Nope, Whoddanikabollokoff circles away and we're back to standing.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a one two combo.

Whoddanikabollokoff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mica's half guard.
Mica is looking to improve his position.

Whoddanikabollokoff decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Whoddanikabollokoff gets a takedown into half guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to stand up but Mica is controlling the position.

Mica is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whoddanikabollokoff pulls his head out easily.

Whoddanikabollokoff stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mica doesn't manage to clinch there - Whoddanikabollokoff circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Whoddanikabollokoff drives through with a takedown into guard.

Whoddanikabollokoff stands and steps away. Mica gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mica fails with a takedown attempt.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Whoddanikabollokoff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mica stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mica fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whoddanikabollokoff avoids it really well and circles away.
Whoddanikabollokoff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mica walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mica is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whoddanikabollokoff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mica fails with a takedown attempt.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mica.
Whoddanikabollokoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Mica. Mica gets slowly back to his feet.
Matt Mica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whoddanikabollokoff connects with a looping right hand.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mica is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mica fails to land the takedown.
Whoddanikabollokoff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mica doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mica takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Mica 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whoddanikabollokoff gets the takedown into side control.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to control but Mica is keeping him busy.
Whoddanikabollokoff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mica is trying to escape the position but Whoddanikabollokoff is controlling the position.
Mica is looking to regain half guard here but Whoddanikabollokoff keeps moving and retains side control.

Whoddanikabollokoff has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mica takes one to the chin there.
Whoddanikabollokoff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a shot to the body.
Mica shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whoddanikabollokoff defends it nicely.
Mica takes one to the side of the head.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mica doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Whoddanikabollokoff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Whoddanikabollokoff stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Whoddanikabollokoff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mica.
Whoddanikabollokoff cracks Mica with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab by Whoddanikabollokoff.
Whoddanikabollokoff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mica.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Whoddanikabollokoff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mica sprawls well initially but Whoddanikabollokoff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whoddanikabollokoff lands a nice short elbow.

Mica looking for submissions off his back.
Whoddanikabollokoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mica can do to turn this around?

Mica looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mica on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mica manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whoddanikabollokoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mica is keeping the position for now.
Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Mica has wrist control.

Mica throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mica working for a triangle but Whoddanikabollokoff defends it easily.

Mica is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whoddanikabollokoff is aware though and is defending well.

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.
Mica tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whoddanikabollokoff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to stand but Mica is controlling from the bottom.

Mica is looking for a triangle but Whoddanikabollokoff pushes his legs off easily.
Whoddanikabollokoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Mica working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whoddanikabollokoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whoddanikabollokoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to pass the guard but Mica is keeping the position.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Whoddanikabollokoff digs a good body shot into Mica's ribs.

Mica scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Mica is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Whoddanikabollokoff to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

Mica drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whoddanikabollokoff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mica has Whoddanikabollokoff in his guard.

Whoddanikabollokoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mica has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whoddanikabollokoff has managed to get both his arms back between Mica's legs - danger averted.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Mica is retaining full guard.
Mica has momentary wrist control but Whoddanikabollokoff slips an elbow through the middle.
Mica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mica has a closed guard, preventing Whoddanikabollokoff from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whoddanikabollokoff stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a body shot.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a glancing blow to the side of Mica's head.

Whoddanikabollokoff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mica did well to prevent Whoddanikabollokoff getting side control.

Whoddanikabollokoff postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mica to stand up.
Whoddanikabollokoff connects with a body shot.
Mica misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a shot to the body.

Whoddanikabollokoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mica looking for submissions off his back.

Mica is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whoddanikabollokoff pulls his head out easily.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Whoddanikabollokoff decides to return to a standing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whoddanikabollokoff punishes Mica's body with a nice straight punch.

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mica is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to pass to full mount but Mica defends it.

Mica looking for submissions off his back.
Mica wants to improve his position but Whoddanikabollokoff is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to free his trapped foot but Mica is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mica is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mica looking for a kimura from the bottom but Whoddanikabollokoff passes into side control!

Whoddanikabollokoff decides to stand back up. Whoddanikabollokoff steps back and let's Mica get back to his feet.
Whoddanikabollokoff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a one two! Mica had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Whoddanikabollokoff stuns Mica with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Whoddanikabollokoff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mica is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Whoddanikabollokoff is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff looking to control and managing it successfully.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to control but Mica is having none of it.
Whoddanikabollokoff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mica looks a forlorn figure.
Mica keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mica is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matt Mica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whoddanikabollokoff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!