PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton Mackay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalton Mackay told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gambini
vs
Mackay

190 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Gambini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalton Mackay!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mackay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gambini to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gambini wants to get up but he can't break Mackay's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini preventing the sweep.
Mackay working a defensive guard here.
Gambini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gambini postures up in Mackay's guard and throws a big left but Mackay blocks it.

Mackay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gambini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gambini is working Mackay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gambini trying to control but Mackay is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini tries to free his leg and advance position but Mackay is retaining full guard.
Gambini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mackay on the ground.
Mackay wants to sweep here but Gambini controlling him for the moment.

Mackay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gambini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gambini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gambini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

We're going to have a standup here because Frankie Gambini wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mackay misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gambini. Those never looked like landing.
Mackay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Mackay closes the distance looking to clinch

so Gambini counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini looking to sit in guard and control but Mackay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mackay trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mackay manages to get himself to full guard.

Mackay looking for subs off his back but Gambini has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini is looking to take a break and control but Mackay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mackay works his way to full guard. Good work.

Mackay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gambini is aware though and is defending well.

Mackay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gambini defends it easily.

Mackay has his foot on Gambini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gambini works his way back into a safe position though.
Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mackay is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackay wants to sweep here but Gambini controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gambini's guard.
Mackay slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gambini.
Gambini tries to roll over but Mackay keeps him under control.
Mackay is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mackay is looking to work some ground and pound but Gambini has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambini can't keep his opponent in guard - Mackay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gambini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mackay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dalton Mackay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gambini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gambini shoots in and gets a takedown into Mackay's guard.
Dalton Mackay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gambini advances position into side control!
Mackay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gambini is trying to stand.
Mackay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gambini defending well though.
Mackay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gambini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gambini is pressing down on Mackay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mackay postures up in Gambini's guard and throws a big left but Gambini blocks it.
Mackay throws an elbow that misses. Gambini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mackay's guard. Nice move by Gambini!

Gambini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dalton Mackay!