PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy McArmsnappington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punchy McArmsnappington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Franklin
vs
McArmsnappington

183 cm
19
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tobias Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Punchy McArmsnappington!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArmsnappington keeps the fight on the outside.
McArmsnappington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Franklin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McArmsnappington is pressing down on Franklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franklin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

McArmsnappington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McArmsnappington controls Franklin momentarily but Franklin frees himself.

McArmsnappington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Franklin has picked McArmsnappington up and slammed him! McArmsnappington can't keep hold of the triangle and Franklin manages to pass to side control!
Franklin working away.
McArmsnappington tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franklin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McArmsnappington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Franklin throws a strike aimed at the side of McArmsnappington's head but McArmsnappington avoids it well.

Franklin is trying to get an arm triangle but McArmsnappington is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on McArmsnappington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McArmsnappington is looking for a sweep.
McArmsnappington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but McArmsnappington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McArmsnappington is looking to improve his position.

Franklin is trying to work for a kimura but McArmsnappington is defending well.
McArmsnappington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McArmsnappington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McArmsnappington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McArmsnappington gets full guard.

McArmsnappington looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McArmsnappington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franklin defends well.
McArmsnappington keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
McArmsnappington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McArmsnappington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McArmsnappington is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franklin manages to get himself to full guard.
McArmsnappington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McArmsnappington pushing down on Franklin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Franklin tries to get to full guard but McArmsnappington has control of the leg.
McArmsnappington is looking to advance position but Franklin won't allow it.

McArmsnappington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

McArmsnappington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franklin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McArmsnappington.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McArmsnappington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. McArmsnappington eventually gives up the hold.
McArmsnappington is keen to just control but Franklin is a slippery customer.
Franklin won't allow McArmsnappington to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Franklin is defending against the submission attempts here by McArmsnappington.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McArmsnappington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy McArmsnappington dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Franklin leaves McArmsnappington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McArmsnappington fails with a takedown attempt.
McArmsnappington scores with a jab to the body.
McArmsnappington looks to land a left hand but Franklin moved out of range nicely.
McArmsnappington throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArmsnappington. Franklin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArmsnappington stuns Franklin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franklin avoids the body shot from McArmsnappington.

Franklin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Franklin prevents McArmsnappington from improving his position.
Franklin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McArmsnappington is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control but McArmsnappington is having none of it.
McArmsnappington is in a horrible position here. Franklin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Franklin wants to take McArmsnappington's back but he can't do it this time.
Franklin wants to control the pace but McArmsnappington is squirming around nicely.
McArmsnappington tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.
McArmsnappington regains half guard.
Franklin prevents McArmsnappington from improving his position.
Franklin moves into full mount! McArmsnappington won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to control the pace but McArmsnappington is squirming around nicely.
McArmsnappington gets back to half guard.
Punchy McArmsnappington has got the better of the ground game so far.
McArmsnappington gets back to full guard.

McArmsnappington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Franklin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McArmsnappington is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
McArmsnappington is breathing heavily.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but McArmsnappington is keeping the position.

McArmsnappington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franklin defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

McArmsnappington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McArmsnappington is trying to keep Franklin in close.
McArmsnappington keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
Franklin passes McArmsnappington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McArmsnappington manages to get to full guard.
McArmsnappington pulls Franklin in close to his closed guard and prevents Franklin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Franklin pushes down on McArmsnappington's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McArmsnappington.

McArmsnappington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McArmsnappington is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McArmsnappington swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Franklin is posturing up here but McArmsnappington has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Franklin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Franklin has to tap! Slick submission there by McArmsnappington!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Punchy McArmsnappington!