PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike TriX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiagulu Paiskbah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

TriX
vs
Paiskbah

225 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

202 cm
19
288 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike TriX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiagulu Paiskbah!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiskbah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TriX.
Paiskbah ducks right into an uppercut from TriX.

TriX rushes Paiskbah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
TriX lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paiskbah.

Paiskbah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics TriX uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paiskbah can do anything to dispel that myth.
TriX trying to control but Paiskbah is working from the bottom.
Paiskbah working a defensive guard here.
TriX really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paiskbah looking for a sweep. Not yet Paiskbah, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TriX throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

TriX drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paiskbah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paiskbah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paiskbah!
Paiskbah lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiskbah is staying tight to TriX's torso, preventing him from escaping.
TriX sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
TriX is looking to escape.
Paiskbah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paiskbah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paiskbah trying to control from half guard but TriX is working away.
TriX trying to control but Paiskbah postures up.
Paiskbah wants to lay and pray for a moment but TriX keeps working.
TriX is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiskbah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed TriX's head.
Nice strikes from Paiskbah there.
Nice strikes from Paiskbah there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paiskbah tries to pass to full mount but TriX defends it.
TriX is looking to improve his position.
TriX gets back to full guard.

TriX has his foot on Paiskbah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paiskbah works his way back into a safe position though.
Paiskbah connects with a couple of short punches.
TriX keeping moving, preventing Paiskbah from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paiskbah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiskbah is looking to work some ground and pound but TriX has wrist control.
Paiskbah is working TriX over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paiskbah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paiskbah looking to pass the guard.
Paiskbah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paiskbah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TriX is keeping the position for now.
TriX is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paiskbah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiskbah lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paiskbah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paiskbah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paiskbah is working TriX over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

TriX is rocked!
Paiskbah trying to control but TriX is working from the bottom.
Paiskbah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TriX is keeping the position for now.
Paiskbah throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TriX tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TriX is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiagulu Paiskbah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Paiskbah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paiskbah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paiskbah won't allow TriX to sweep him here.

TriX is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
TriX wants to sweep here but Paiskbah controlling him for the moment.
Paiskbah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paiskbah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paiskbah working the head and body with strikes.

TriX kicks Paiskbah off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TriX with a poor takedown

and Paiskbah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Paiskbah wants to take a breather but TriX is having none of it.
Paiskbah wants to pass to mount but TriX is defending the position.
Paiskbah is nestled in close to TriX, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paiskbah trying to control the action but TriX is working from the bottom.
Paiskbah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh TriX is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Paiskbah 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.
Paiskbah lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt TriX quite badly. TriX pulls Paiskbah in close trying to recover. Paiskbah postures up and lands two really hard shots that put TriX on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but TriX doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiagulu Paiskbah!