PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Universe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime has chosen Old Toms Hut as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mr Universe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mr Universe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Universe
vs
Showtime

180 cm
32
175 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

170 cm
34
180 lbs
11 - 27 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Bullet Proof System

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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Universe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 27 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showtime doesn't manage to clinch there - Universe circles away.
Universe stuffs the takedown attempt from Showtime. Showtime gets slowly back to his feet.
Universe connects with a single shot there.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Universe as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Showtime does no damage.
Showtime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Universe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Showtime misses with a head kick.
Showtime looks to land a combination but Universe avoids it well.
Universe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Showtime.
Showtime tries to clinch there but Universe circles away.

Universe takes the fight into the clinch.
Universe has Showtime pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe is pushing Showtime up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Showtime prevents a body shot from Universe.
Showtime avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Showtime tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage.
Universe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Rick Showtime has been cut.
Showtime is looking to break free of the clinch but Universe has double underhooks.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Showtime.
Universe stalls.

Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Universe as he avoids it easily.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.
Showtime throws a series of punches but Universe moves out of range.
Universe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Universe throws a shot to the body.

Universe clinches.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Showtime's efforts to push away.

Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Universe misses with a punch to the body.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Showtime's defenses.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Showtime's efforts to push away.
Showtime is looking to break free of the clinch but Universe has double underhooks.
Universe lands an elbow just above Showtime 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime is trying to break free.

Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Universe has closed the distance and engaged Showtime in a clinch.
Showtime tries to pull guard but Universe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Universe.
Showtime blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Universe breaks from the clinch.
Showtime has a takedown stuffed.
Showtime looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Universe is fending him off so far but Showtime persists. Nope, Universe circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Universe misses its target.
Universe connects with a right hand. Showtime shakes it off.
Showtime will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Universe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Universe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice straight punches there by Showtime. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Showtime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showtime tries to bum rush Universe with a series of wild strikes but Universe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Showtime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
Showtime shoots and misses
and Universe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Showtime misses with a body punch

and Universe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Universe lands a knee to the body.
Showtime looks winded!
Universe slowing the pace effectively.
Showtime tries to break the clinch but Universe is controlling the position.
Universe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showtime shoots in but Universe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Showtime's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Showtime throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Universe's waist but Universe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Showtime off to one side.
Universe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Universe lands a really nice looking cross but Showtime seems unphased.
Showtime wants to clinch.
Showtime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown but Universe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Showtime's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Universe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Showtime scrambles back to his feet.

Universe has closed the distance and engaged Showtime in a clinch.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Showtime avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Showtime is defending well for now.
Showtime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Universe lands a nice shot to the body.
Universe has Showtime pressed against the cage, preventing Showtime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Showtime's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Showtime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Universe.
Mr Universe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Showtime trying to land knees to the body.
Universe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Showtime is looking to break free of the clinch but Universe has double underhooks.
Showtime on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Universe.
Universe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Showtime is breathing heavily.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Universe landing knees to the body.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Showtime can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Universe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Universe tries to work over Showtime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Universe crunches a lovely knee into Showtime's ribcage.

Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Universe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Showtime on the side of the head.
Showtime attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Universe catches Showtime with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Universe lands a jab to Showtime's midsection.
Showtime fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.

Universe closes the distance and pushes Showtime back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Universe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Universe breaks from the clinch.
Showtime with a lazy takedown attempt

and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Showtime lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Universe has closed the distance and engaged Showtime in a clinch.
Universe scores a nice knee to the body.
Universe lands an elbow inside that Showtime shrugs off.
Universe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Universe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Universe slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Showtime wants to break free but Universe has control.

Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Showtime back to the cage. Universe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime misses with a series of wild punches.
As Showtime looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Showtime just gets out of the way.
A jab from Universe does it's job there.
Showtime misses with the combination.
Showtime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Showtime swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.

Universe darts in and clinches Showtime up against the cage.
Universe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Universe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Showtime's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Showtime swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Universe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Showtime tries to clinch but Universe is having none of it.
Universe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showtime eats them both and turns towards Universe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Universe lands a nice looking body shot.
Universe keeps the fight on the outside.
Showtime tries to clinch up.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Showtime fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Universe is out of range.
Universe is looking to counter the offense by Showtime and move into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Universe. No joy for Showtime on that attempt.
Showtime tries to clinch but Universe moves away
and Universe counters with a straight right hand.

Showtime is rocked!
Showtime wants to clinch up but Universe keeps it at a distance.
Showtime is still on wobbly legs! Can Universe finish him?
Universe drops Showtime with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Showtime! Universe dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Universe!
Mr Universe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.