PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stewart Folayang (ranked 5965 p4p, 4923 weight class) and Mo Money (ranked 621 p4p, 553 weight class). Folayang comes to the cage accompanied by Francis Magalona - Man from Manila. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Folayang
vs
Money

167 cm
18
190
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
185
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stewart Folayang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Money!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folayang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Money throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem.
Folayang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Folayang misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy.
Stewart Folayang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money avoids a punch combination nicely.
Folayang misses with a body shot.
Money looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Folayang has Money up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money jumps guard but Folayang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Money is trying to pull guard but Folayang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Money decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Money has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Folayang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Folayang wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.

Money looking for a guillotine here but Folayang defends easily.
Money is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Money keeping moving, preventing Folayang from controlling successfully.
Folayang is really struggling to control Money but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Money is trying to control the position but Folayang postures up.

Money is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Folayang wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
Folayang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Money throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Folayang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Money swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money wants to sweep but no luck.
Money looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Folayang wants to clinch up but Money keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Money keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Money looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Folayang lands a head shot.
Folayang shoots for a double leg takedown but Money sprawls well. He's pushed Folayang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been informed that Money has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money blocks a head kick by Folayang.
It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Folayang tries to clinch up.
Money swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Folayang doesn't manage to clinch there - Money circles away.
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Folayang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Money looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Folayang tries a low kick but Money avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Money stuffs the takedown.
Money stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stewart Folayang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Folayang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Money throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem.
Folayang looks for a takedown but Money sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Money. No joy for Folayang on that attempt.
Stewart Folayang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Money avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Folayang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Money.
Money throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Folayang throws a right hand that Money ducks under and follows up with a left that Money also avoids with ease.
Folayang shoots in and drives through. Money sprawls well.
Money looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Folayang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Money's waist but Money gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Folayang off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Folayang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Money stuffs the takedown.
Money looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Folayang.
Folayang misses with a head kick.
Folayang is looking to clinch.
Money throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem.
Mo Money seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Folayang tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy.
Folayang looks for a takedown but Money sprawls well.
Money swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
Folayang fails with a takedown attempt.
Money looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Folayang tries to clinch up but Money circles away and keeps his distance.
Money swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Money stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Money wants it to stay on the feet.
Folayang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Folayang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Folayang throws a hook to the side of Money's head but Money sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Money looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang throws a series of punches but Money moves out of range.
Money keeps the fight on the outside.
Folayang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Folayang is looking to clinch but Money is avoiding it.
Folayang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Money throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Folayang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy.
Folayang tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folayang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Money looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Money might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Folayang looks to land a left hand but Money moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy.
Folayang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Money tries to avoid it but Folayang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Money to the ground. Money escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Money swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mo Money is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Folayang throws a low kick but Money avoids it.
Folayang looks for the body kick but Money saw that one coming.
Money swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Folayang misses with a two punch combination.
Folayang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Money counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Folayang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Money throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Money showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Folayang darts in looking for a takedown but Money gets double underhooks and turns Folayang into the cage.
Folayang is trying to pull guard but Money has him pressed against the cage.
Money tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Folayang smiles and moves away.
Folayang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Money is fending him off so far but Folayang persists. Nope, Money circles away and we're back to standing.
Money looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Folayang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Money swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Folayang tries to clinch
and Folayang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Folayang doesn't manage to clinch there - Money circles away.
It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Folayang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Folayang fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Money on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Money sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Folayang somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy.
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Folayang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Folayang fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Folayang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Folayang tries to clinch but Money moves out of range.
Money looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Folayang has Money up against the cage in a clinch.
Money is trying to pull guard but Folayang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Money ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Money no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Folayang advances to half guard.

Money looking for submissions off his back.

Money actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money tries to roll over but Folayang keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Money actively working from the bottom here.
Money has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Money wants to get back to full guard.
Money trying to control but Folayang postures up.

Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Money trying to control but Folayang postures up.

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.
Folayang trying to control the action but Money is working from the bottom.
Folayang is thwarting Money's attempts to control the position.
Folayang wants to control but Money is keeping him busy.

Money looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Money wants to improve his position but Folayang is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Money wants to control but Folayang is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Folayang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Money has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Money!