PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between MIlky Socks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Raygun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Socks
vs
Raygun

169 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Island Xtreme Fight-Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, MIlky Socks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Raygun!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Socks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raygun napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raygun is looking to regain half guard here but Socks keeps moving and retains side control.
Socks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raygun keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raygun sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Socks wants to pass the guard but Raygun is defending well.
Socks trying to control from Raygun's half guard. Raygun has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raygun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Socks tries to free his leg and advance position but Raygun is retaining full guard.
Socks is looking to work some ground and pound but Raygun has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks throwing strikes from guard but Raygun blocks nicely.

Raygun working for a triangle but Socks defends it easily.
Socks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raygun is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raygun is trying to control the position but Socks postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raygun looking for a sweep. Not yet Raygun, not yet.
Socks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raygun keeping full guard, as Socks tries to pass.
Socks pushes down on Raygun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Socks is trying to control. Raygun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raygun tries to get to full guard but Socks has control of the leg.
Socks trying to control the action but Raygun is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Socks is looking to advance position but Raygun won't allow it.
Socks is thwarting Raygun's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Raygun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Socks pulls his head out easily.
Raygun is not content to let Socks control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Socks shoots in but no luck this time.
Socks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raygun throws out the jab.
Socks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raygun but Raygun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Socks doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Raygun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIlky Socks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socks wants to get back to his feet but Raygun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raygun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Socks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Socks is looking to stand up but Raygun isn't so interested in that idea.
Raygun trying to control the position from guard on top but Socks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Raygun prevents Socks from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Socks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raygun avoids it really well and circles away.

Raygun throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Socks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raygun is in Socks's guard.
Raygun looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socks is looking to stand up but Raygun isn't so interested in that idea.
Raygun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Socks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raygun trying to control the position from guard on top but Socks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raygun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Socks wants to get back to his feet but Raygun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Socks keeping moving, preventing Raygun from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raygun distracts Socks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raygun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Raygun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Socks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raygun as he avoids it easily.
Socks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Raygun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Socks is looking to escape.
Raygun working Socks over with strikes.
Raygun works his way into full mount!
Socks is in a horrible position here. Raygun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Raygun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Socks is bucking up trying to escape but Raygun cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

It looks like MIlky Socks has been cut.
Ronald Raygun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Socks wants to try and get back to his feet.
Raygun lands with some strikes.

Socks is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socks is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Oh Socks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raygun moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Socks has worked his arm free - good work by Socks!
Socks seems to have got his legs back now.
Socks is not content to let Raygun control the position.
Raygun prevents Socks from escaping the position.
Raygun is chipping away with strikes.
Raygun is looking to take a break and control but Socks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raygun prevents Socks from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Socks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Raygun cracks Socks with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Raygun immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Socks is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Raygun!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Raygun!