PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oasfn Asmdfip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itsa Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itsa Winner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Asmdfip
vs
Winner

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

150 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oasfn Asmdfip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itsa Winner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmdfip with a poor takedown
and Winner counters with a stiff right hand.
Asmdfip with a poor takedown
and Winner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asmdfip misses with a takedown
and Winner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oasfn Asmdfip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asmdfip misses with a takedown
enabling Winner to counter with a crisp jab.

Winner has Asmdfip up against the cage in a clinch.
Winner wants a takedown but no success here.
Asmdfip tries for a takedown. No joy.

Winner lands a takedown into guard.
Asmdfip looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winner looking to sit in guard and control but Asmdfip gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asmdfip could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Asmdfip keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winner's head.
Winner is trying to keep Asmdfip in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner has Asmdfip pulled in close to control his posture.
Asmdfip won't allow Winner to sweep him here.
Winner wants to stand up but Asmdfip is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Itsa Winner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Asmdfip with a lazy takedown attempt

and Winner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winner.
Asmdfip is breathing heavily.
Asmdfip can't get the takedown.

Winner is trying to trip Asmdfip. He has hold of a leg but Asmdfip is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Winner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Asmdfip will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Asmdfip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner wants to pass the guard but Asmdfip is keeping the position.
Winner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Asmdfip can't keep his opponent in guard - Winner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Winner wants to stand up but Asmdfip is controlling the position.
Winner trying to control from half guard but Asmdfip is working away.

Winner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asmdfip defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winner is keen to just control but Asmdfip is a slippery customer.
Winner throwing shots but Asmdfip is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Winner there.
Well, if Winner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Asmdfip is looking for a sweep. Winner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winner controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Asmdfip keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asmdfip is not content to let Winner control the position.
Winner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itsa Winner dominated that round.
That's time! Asmdfip's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Winner throws a right and a left that Asmdfip avoids nicely.
Asmdfip shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Winner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winner.

Winner jumps guard and drags Asmdfip to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Asmdfip lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asmdfip throwing strikes but missing.
Winner is trying to keep Asmdfip in close.
Asmdfip content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmdfip throwing strikes from guard but Winner blocks nicely.

Winner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asmdfip doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asmdfip manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winner managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner wants to sweep but no luck.
Winner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asmdfip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Winner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asmdfip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Asmdfip lands a couple of digs.

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.
Asmdfip postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asmdfip accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmdfip is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Winner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asmdfip scoring with some ground and pound.
Winner is trying to keep Asmdfip in close.
Winner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Asmdfip postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Asmdfip postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmdfip scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Asmdfip lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asmdfip is looking to work some ground and pound but Winner has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asmdfip accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asmdfip trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Asmdfip postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Asmdfip scoring with some ground and pound.
Asmdfip scoring with some ground and pound.
Asmdfip has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Asmdfip postures up.
Asmdfip scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Winner has his hands on Asmdfip's head, controlling the position.
Winner trying to keep a closed guard but Asmdfip is proving a slippery customer.

Winner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Asmdfip postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Asmdfip won't allow Winner to sweep him here.
Winner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asmdfip working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winner's head.
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 Oasfn Asmdfip will probably get the nod.
That's time! Asmdfip's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Asmdfip fails with the takedown

and Winner moves into the clinch.
Winner wants a takedown.

Winner wants the takedown. Asmdfip is fighting it off but Winner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Asmdfip's guard against the cage.

Asmdfip looking for a guillotine here but Winner defends easily.
Winner wants to control from the top but Asmdfip keeps moving.
Winner tries to free his leg and advance position but Asmdfip is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Asmdfip looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Winner wants to pass the guard but Asmdfip is keeping the position.

Winner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asmdfip has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winner has managed to get both his arms back between Asmdfip's legs - danger averted.
Winner wants to pass the guard but Asmdfip is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winner wanted to stand there but Asmdfip had control of the position.
Asmdfip manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Winner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmdfip lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Asmdfip is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Winner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Winner tries to lock up and control but Asmdfip gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Asmdfip has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Winner's face.
Winner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Asmdfip is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Winner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Asmdfip is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winner is bucking up trying to escape but Asmdfip cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Asmdfip with the ground and pound from mount.
Asmdfip with a couple of short strikes.
Asmdfip cracks Winner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Winner tries to hold on but Asmdfip postures up.
Winner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Winner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Asmdfip is landing with some decent strikes but Winner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Winner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asmdfip postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Winner looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oasfn Asmdfip showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asmdfip 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oasfn Asmdfip!