PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcd Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcd Nightmare could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Mawson's chin.

Nightmare
vs
Mawson

224 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcd Nightmare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Mawson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Nightmare kicks Mawson off and gets back to his feet.

Mawson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nightmare manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mawson won't allow Nightmare to pass to mount.
Mawson is pressing down on Nightmare's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Mawson looking for a guillotine here but Nightmare defends easily.
Nightmare wants to stand but Mawson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Mawson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare forces his way into half guard.
Mawson wants to get back to full guard.
Mawson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mawson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nightmare's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nightmare's back!
Mawson keeps control of the position as Nightmare tries to break free.

Mawson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nightmare knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nightmare for a finish.
Mawson looks gassed!
Nightmare breaks Mawson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mawson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nightmare has picked Mawson up and slammed him! Mawson can't keep hold of the triangle and Nightmare manages to pass to side control!
Nightmare gets to mount! Mawson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nightmare wants to control the pace but Mawson is squirming around nicely.
Nightmare dominating with strikes here.
Nightmare scoring with strikes but Mawson is staying in there.
Nightmare trying to control but Mawson is having none of it.
Nightmare working Mawson over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nightmare. What's that going to do exactly?
A nice elbow there by Nightmare.
Nightmare unloading with bombs!
Nightmare really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mawson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mawson tries to escape but Nightmare has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nightmare 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.
Nightmare gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Mawson rolls, trying to escape but Nightmare keeps control of the position.
Nightmare tries to keep control of the position but Mawson is staying busy.
Mawson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mawson working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mawson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mawson wants to pass the guard but Nightmare is keeping the position.
Mawson stands and throws Nightmare's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nightmare gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Mawson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Mawson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nightmare to the mat! Nightmare manages to get full guard.

Mawson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nightmare manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mawson has Nightmare in his guard.
Nightmare wants to control from the top but Mawson keeps moving.
Nightmare throws a strike but Mawson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mawson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nightmare manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mawson has Nightmare in his guard.
Nightmare trying to control but Mawson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mawson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nightmare escapes and throws Mawson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nightmare landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mawson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mawson tries to roll over but Nightmare keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nightmare will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mawson has a hand on Nightmare's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nightmare takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mawson tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Nightmare has taken his back.
Mawson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Mawson looking for submissions off his back.

Mawson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawson is trying to get back to full guard.

Mawson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Nightmare is working for a submission of some sort.
Mike Mawson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mawson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nightmare takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Nightmare decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Nightmare closes the distance and clinches.
Mawson is looking to control Nightmare's arms but Nightmare gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mawson has his back to the cage.
Nightmare lands a nice elbow.
Nightmare manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nightmare lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mawson jumps guard but Nightmare stands there with Mawson around his waist. Mawson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mawson tries to pull guard but Nightmare won't allow it.
Mawson misses with some punches.
Nightmare takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcd Nightmare dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nightmare scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mawson doesn't seem bothered though.

Nightmare has Mawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mawson cracks Nightmare with a nice body shot.
Mawson looking to throw knees to the head but Nightmare is blocking nicely.

Mawson jumps into guard, dragging Nightmare to the mat.

Mawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nightmare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nightmare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nightmare won't allow Mawson to sweep him here.

Mawson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nightmare escapes and throws Mawson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nightmare is looking to take a break and control but Mawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mawson is looking to regain half guard here but Nightmare keeps moving and retains side control.
Mawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare trying to control the action but Mawson is working from the bottom.

Nightmare decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mawson to his feet.
Nightmare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mawson throws a series of punches but Nightmare moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mawson throws a head kick but Nightmare moves out of range.
Mawson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nightmare counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Nightmare is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nightmare prevents Mawson from improving his position.
Mawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mawson.

Mawson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nightmare has his hands clasped together but Mawson extends an breaks Nightmare's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mawson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Mawson!