PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between math scolar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Orbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

scolar
vs
Orbit

187 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, math scolar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Orbit!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
scolar throws a hook but Orbit blocks it.
Orbit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orbit ducks under a wild hook from scolar.
Orbit staying out of range there.
A big left from scolar misses.
scolar misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Orbit.
Orbit avoids a punch combination nicely.
scolar misses with a few strikes there.

Orbit shoots in and bounces scolar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Orbit trying to control the position from guard on top but scolar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orbit is looking to stand up but scolar won't let him.
Orbit wants to pass the guard but scolar is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orbit decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on scolar, up you get!
scolar misses with a looping right.
scolar throws a right and a left that both miss.
scolar slow jab from Orbit misses its intended target.
Orbit shoots in but scolar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from scolar misses.
scolar misses with an uppercut. Orbit saw that one coming.
scolar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orbit closes this distance looking for a takedown but scolar circles away.
math scolar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Orbit.
scolar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orbit.
Orbit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as scolar throws out the jab.
Orbit staying out of range there.
scolar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
scolar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
scolar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orbit sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
scolar throws the left hand but Orbit avoids the punch easily.
Orbit moves away from the strike by scolar.
scolar misses with a straight left.
scolar stuffs the takedown attempt from Orbit. Orbit gets slowly back to his feet.
Orbit looks gassed!
Orbit slips a jab and a cross from scolar.
A swing and a miss from scolar.
scolar thuds his right hand into Orbit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orbit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
scolar misses with a hook. Orbit ducked under it nicely.
scolar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orbit.
scolar throws a good cross that connects.

Orbit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Orbit seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
scolar is staying active underneath Orbit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orbit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
scolar pushes Orbit off looking to stand but Orbit dives back in and keeps control.

Orbit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. scolar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orbit.

Orbit is working for a kimura but scolar is defending it quite comfortably.

Orbit is looking for a kimura but scolar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orbit to get the leverage.

That's four 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.
Orbit wants to free his trapped foot but scolar is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Orbit is working for a submission of some sort.

Orbit is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, scolar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orbit stops scolar from getting back to his feet.
scolar is controlling Orbit's trapped leg to prevent Orbit from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that math scolar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

scolar throws a hook to the side of Orbit's head but Orbit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orbit ducks under a wild hook from scolar.
Orbit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adam Orbit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orbit closes this distance looking for a takedown but scolar circles away.
scolar connects with a jab.
Orbit blocks a jab.
scolar swings for the body but Orbit moves out of range.
scolar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by scolar there.
scolar with a hook.
Orbit doesn't manage to clinch there - scolar circles away.
scolar stuffs the takedown attempt from Orbit. Orbit gets slowly back to his feet.
scolar with a nice cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from scolar misses.
Orbit moves out of range of the strikes.
scolar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orbit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orbit fails with the takedown.
math scolar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Orbit.
scolar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orbit fails to land the takedown.
scolar throws a lazy right hand but Orbit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
scolar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orbit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with scolar but scolar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
scolar swings for the body but Orbit moves out of range.
scolar throws a hook but Orbit blocks it.
Orbit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orbit shoots in for a takedown but scolar shows good takedown defense.
scolar lands with an overhand left.
scolar throws a shot from downtown. Orbit moves away and avoids it.
Orbit fails with the takedown.
Orbit fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
scolar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Orbit is rocked!
Orbit avoids a punch combination nicely.
scolar throws an overhand right that lands on Orbit's shoulder, as Orbit tries to avoid the shot.
scolar throws out a loose jab but Orbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
scolar throws a big shot that misses.
scolar throws a right and a left that Orbit avoids nicely.
A jab from scolar misses.
scolar throws a jab when Orbit was well out of range.
Orbit slips a straight right by scolar.
Orbit shoots in and drives through. scolar sprawls well.
Orbit shoots in for a takedown but scolar shows good takedown defense.
Nice jab there from scolar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
scolar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
scolar throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Orbit stumbling backwards into the cage! Orbit bounces back off the cage towards scolar, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! scolar lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! scolar celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). math scolar!