PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reid Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Saul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reid Madden has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Madden
vs
Saul

193 cm
24
279 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reid Madden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Saul!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saul is looking to clinch.
Saul doesn't manage to clinch there - Madden circles away.
Saul looks to clinch

and Madden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Madden.

Madden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saul throwing strikes from guard but Madden blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saul is working Madden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

It looks like Reid Madden has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Madden is rocked!
Saul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saul stands up over Madden, holding on to his feet. Saul throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Madden is out cold! Saul lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Saul!