PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Punchy McArmsnappington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

McArmsnappington
vs
The Ripper

185 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
20 - 22 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Punchy McArmsnappington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack The Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ripper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McArmsnappington.

The Ripper shoots in and gets a takedown into McArmsnappington's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McArmsnappington working a defensive guard here.
The Ripper won't allow McArmsnappington to sweep him here.

The Ripper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Ripper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The Ripper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McArmsnappington looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Ripper is one step ahead there.
The Ripper wants to pass the guard but McArmsnappington is keeping the position.
McArmsnappington looking to control.
McArmsnappington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Ripper puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

McArmsnappington looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Ripper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Ripper lands a nice short elbow.
The Ripper slows the pace down in half guard.
The Ripper trying to pass the guard but McArmsnappington defending well.
McArmsnappington is refusing to be controlled, as The Ripper sits in half guard.
McArmsnappington regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Ripper postures up.
The Ripper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack The Ripper hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

The Ripper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McArmsnappington to the mat! McArmsnappington manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McArmsnappington is working hard here to advance position.
The Ripper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Ripper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Ripper content to stall in guard here.
McArmsnappington is striking from the bottom but The Ripper uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The Ripper controlling the pace.

The Ripper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McArmsnappington is not content to let The Ripper control the position.
The Ripper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The Ripper tries to control but McArmsnappington wriggling away.
McArmsnappington is looking to improve his position but The Ripper isn't that keen on the idea.
The Ripper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McArmsnappington is working to get back to half guard.
McArmsnappington tries to hold on but The Ripper pushes him away.
The Ripper looking to finish McArmsnappington with some ground and pound. This is bad for McArmsnappington!
The Ripper controlling the position easily from mount.
McArmsnappington working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McArmsnappington is looking to escape.
McArmsnappington is looking to get to half guard.
The Ripper pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Ripper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Ripper landing punches.
McArmsnappington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Ripper looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Ripper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Ripper looking to finish McArmsnappington with some ground and pound. This is bad for McArmsnappington!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack The Ripper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McArmsnappington lands with an overhand left.
McArmsnappington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McArmsnappington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArmsnappington misses with a wild body shot.
Punchy McArmsnappington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Ripper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McArmsnappington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Ripper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Ripper wants it to stay on the feet.
The Ripper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Ripper misses with a double jab.

The Ripper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
The Ripper looking to pass the guard.
The Ripper controlling from the top position.
The Ripper wants to control from the top but McArmsnappington keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ripper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McArmsnappington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

McArmsnappington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Ripper preventing the sweep.
The Ripper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on McArmsnappington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McArmsnappington is trying to get back to half guard.
McArmsnappington is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper trying to control the action but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McArmsnappington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McArmsnappington is letting The Ripper control him for a moment.
The Ripper trying to control the position but McArmsnappington is working away.

Jack The Ripper has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

McArmsnappington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Ripper wants to control from the top but McArmsnappington keeps moving.
The Ripper stopping the sweep attempt from McArmsnappington.
The Ripper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Ripper wants to control from the top but McArmsnappington keeps moving.

Jack The Ripper has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McArmsnappington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Ripper moves away.
McArmsnappington lands a jab to The Ripper's midsection.
McArmsnappington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McArmsnappington catches The Ripper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McArmsnappington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Ripper but The Ripper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punchy McArmsnappington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from McArmsnappington misses.
McArmsnappington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Ripper.

The Ripper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Ripper takes a little break here. McArmsnappington wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArmsnappington holding on.
The Ripper working away.
The Ripper trying to control the action but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.
McArmsnappington is letting The Ripper control him for a moment.
McArmsnappington is looking for a sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Ripper working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Ripper looks up at the clock and then as McArmsnappington takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Ripper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McArmsnappington seems a little lost for a moment, as The Ripper dominates the positioning.
McArmsnappington is looking for a sweep.
McArmsnappington is not content to let The Ripper control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack The Ripper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The Ripper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

The Ripper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Ripper stalling.
McArmsnappington tries to get to full guard but The Ripper has control of the leg.
McArmsnappington is pressing down on The Ripper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Ripper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Ripper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McArmsnappington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Ripper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Ripper is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McArmsnappington wants to sweep but no luck.
The Ripper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McArmsnappington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack The Ripper has got the better of the ground game so far.
McArmsnappington is trying to control the position but The Ripper postures up.
McArmsnappington wants to sweep here but The Ripper controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Ripper controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack The Ripper was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McArmsnappington connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from The Ripper. No joy for McArmsnappington on that attempt.
McArmsnappington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Ripper moves away.
Punchy McArmsnappington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington fails with the takedown
and The Ripper counters with a stiff right hand.

The Ripper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Ripper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Ripper controls the position from side control.
McArmsnappington is trying to control The Ripper's posture but The Ripper avoids it.
The Ripper staying calm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Ripper trying to control the action but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.
The Ripper lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington tries to buck The Ripper off but The Ripper is having none of it.
McArmsnappington wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
McArmsnappington struggling a bit here.
The Ripper controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on McArmsnappington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McArmsnappington is trying to improve his position.
The Ripper moves into full mount!
McArmsnappington working to try and regain half guard.
The Ripper looking to control and managing it successfully.
McArmsnappington is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McArmsnappington is desperately trying to improve his position but The Ripper has a good base and remains in mount.
The Ripper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Ripper trying to control but McArmsnappington is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack The Ripper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Ripper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack The Ripper!