PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Mandrill (ranked 3852 p4p, 297 weight class) and Dwight Schrute (ranked 4696 p4p, 345 weight class). Ludwig Mandrill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mandrill
vs
Schrute

172 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ludwig Mandrill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandrill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schrute defends it nicely.

Mandrill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mandrill showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mandrill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mandrill drops an elbow to the side of Schrute's head.
Mandrill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandrill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schrute's head.
Mandrill throwing shots but Schrute is blocking nicely.
Mandrill working Schrute over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandrill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schrute's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandrill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schrute avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mandrill.
Mandrill working over Schrute with some ground and pound. Schrute looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mandrill thows a huge punch but Schrute dodges it nicely.
Mandrill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mandrill winds up and cracks Schrute with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mandrill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mandrill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mandrill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill with the ground and pound but Schrute uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mandrill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mandrill connects with a nice short shot to Schrute's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandrill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mandrill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schrute keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mandrill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mandrill throwing shots but Schrute is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schrute's head.
Schrute on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mandrill works his way into side control.
Mandrill working the ground and pound but Schrute is defending the strikes.
Schrute is trying to escape the position but Mandrill is controlling the position.
Schrute taking a bit of punishment here - Mandrill scoring with strikes.
Mandrill throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mandrill misses with the ground and pound.
Mandrill looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schrute is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Mandrill crashes against the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mandrill throws a strike aimed at the side of Schrute's head but Schrute avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mandrill's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mandrill throwing shots but Schrute is blocking nicely.

Mandrill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mandrill is working for a submission of some sort.
Mandrill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schrute has hold of Mandrill's hands but Mandrill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schrute throws a right hand that Mandrill ducks under and follows up with a left that Mandrill also avoids with ease.
Mandrill attempts a counter takedown but Schrute avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Schrute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandrill appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Mandrill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schrute's half guard.
Mandrill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schrute's head.

Mandrill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schrute has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schrute is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mandrill scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandrill content to control rather than advance.
Mandrill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandrill winds up and cracks Schrute with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mandrill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schrute defending well though.
Schrute wants to get back to full guard.
Mandrill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mandrill working Schrute over with strikes.
Mandrill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Schrute makes his way to full guard, as Mandrill worked for a kimura.
Mandrill throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schrute avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mandrill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schrute working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mandrill.
Mandrill chips away with some ground and pound.
Ludwig Mandrill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mandrill throws an elbow that misses. Schrute uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mandrill's guard. Nice move by Schrute!

Mandrill has Schrute pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schrute is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mandrill has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Schrute is looking to defend but Mandrill has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Schrute! Mandrill pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Schrute taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ludwig Mandrill!
The defeated Dwight Schrute had this to say: 'Whenever I'm about to do something, I think, "Would an idiot do that?" And if they would, I do not do that thing.'.