PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Pink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Acton (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.

Pink
vs
Acton

187 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Acton Nutritional Company

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Pink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Acton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pink keeps the fight on the outside.
Acton tries to clinch there but Pink circles away.
Pink throws a jab but it's blocked by Acton.
Acton checks a leg kick.
Acton doesn't manage to clinch there - Pink circles away.
Acton doesn't manage to clinch there - Pink circles away.
Acton tries to clinch there but Pink circles away.
Acton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Acton. No joy for Pink on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acton is looking to clinch but Pink is avoiding it.
Acton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pink counters with a nice double leg into side control. Acton won't be happy with that.

Pink tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Acton is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pink trying to control the action but Acton is working from the bottom.
Acton prevents Pink from moving into mount.
Pink is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Acton's shoulder. That is not cool.
An elbow from Pink crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Pink.
Pink tries to move to mount but Acton blocks the move with his legs.
Pink has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Acton closes the distance but Pink moves to the side

and Pink counters with a takedown into side control.

Pink decides to stand up, so the ref orders Acton to his feet.
Acton tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Pink counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pink is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton throws an elbow but it misses.
Acton stalling in the clinch but Pink improves position.
Acton misses with an elbow strike.
Acton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Acton throws an elbow that misses.
Acton misses with a knee strike.
Acton looking to throw knees to the head but Pink is blocking nicely.
Acton taking a breather.
Acton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Acton taking a breather.
Pink wants to break free but Acton has control.
Acton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pink avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton digs a right hand underneath Pink's ribcage. Pink let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pink is trying to break free.
Acton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pink can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Acton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pink stalling against the cage.
Acton throws an elbow that misses.
Acton avoiding damage as Pink throws knees to the body.
Pink throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Actons head.
Acton gets underhooks to prevent Pink's takedown attempt.
Pink drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Acton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Pink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acton gets through Pink's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Acton lands with a light punch inside.
Acton is trying to stall.
Pink takes an elbow to the temple.

Pink manages to break the clinch.
Acton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Acton is looking to clinch but Pink is avoiding it.
Acton wants to clinch

and Pink counters with a takedown into side control.
Acton is trying to buck Pink off.
Pink works to advance to full mount. Acton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Acton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Pink dominated that round.
That's time! Pink's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Acton tries to clinch there but Pink circles away.
Pink darts in trying to clinch

and Acton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pink!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acton is looking to stand but Acton has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Pink keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pink bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Acton wants to stand and escape but Pink is having none of it.
Mr Pink overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pink stands up from Acton's guard - Pink perhaps looking for a knockout.
Acton is breathing heavily.
Pink falls off balance throwing a combination

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Acton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton won't allow Pink to sweep him here.
Pink is looking to sweep but instead, Acton has passed into half guard.
Pink tries to get to full guard but Acton has control of the leg.
Acton wants to stand up but Pink is controlling the position.
Pink gets back to full guard.
Pink has Acton pulled in close to control his posture.
Acton is looking to stand up but Pink won't let him.
Pink trying to strike off his back.
Pink has a closed guard, preventing Acton from standing up.
Pink is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pink is pulling down on Acton's head. It's preventing any offense from Acton, at least for the moment.
Acton wants to stand but Pink has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pink has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Acton has passed into side control.

Acton stands up and beckons Pink to his feet.

Acton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like Acton is going to stand back up.
Pink on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pink tries to get out of the position.

Acton stands up from half guard.
Acton tries to clinch
letting Pink counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pink circles away from the clinch attempt

and Pink counters with a single leg into guard. Acton didn't expect that.
Pink looking to sit in guard and control but Acton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Acton preventing the sweep.
Pink is pulling down on Acton's head. It's preventing any offense from Acton, at least for the moment.
Pink throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pink looking for a triangle here. Acton is fighting it but it looks tight! Pink pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Acton is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mr Pink!