PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maui Built (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Pratchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Built
vs
Pratchett

167 cm
20
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maui Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Pratchett!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built tests Pratchett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pratchett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pratchett.
Built checks a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pratchett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pratchett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Pratchett misses the target.
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown but Built shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
A solid body kick from Built.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Pratchett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Built was covering up waiting for the punch and Pratchett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pratchett throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Pratchett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Built is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beast Cartel that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Built has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pratchett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pratchett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pratchett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pratchett passes Built's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Built trying to hold on to Pratchett's head to control him but Pratchett postures up.
Built trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pratchett manages to pass to mount!
Built looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Built because Pratchett loaded up on that one.
Built reaches up and holds on to Pratchett to control the position.
Pratchett misses with a head shot.
Built tries to lock up and control but Pratchett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Built is looking to get to half guard.
Built tries to hold on but Pratchett pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Pratchett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Built is looking to get to half guard.
Built wants to control but Pratchett is having none of it.
Pratchett has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Built's face.
Pratchett looking to finish Built with some ground and pound. This is bad for Built!
Pratchett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Built wants to control but Pratchett is having none of it.
Pratchett scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built wants to control but Pratchett is having none of it.

Pratchett working for a submission but Built is keeping him at bay.
Pratchett pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pratchett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Built hang on?
Pratchett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pratchett lands a nice shot to the head.
Built tries to hold on but Pratchett postures up.
Pratchett tries to control but Built wriggling away.
Built is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Pratchett 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.

Built misses with the body kick

so Pratchett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Built not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Built utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pratchett working some strikes from top position.
Pratchett is looking to work some ground and pound but Built has wrist control.
Pratchett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett is looking to work some ground and pound but Built has wrist control.
Built controlling the position.
Built controls Pratchett momentarily but Pratchett frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratchett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Built's guard.
Built regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pratchett.
Built trying to control the position.
Pratchett is fighting to break Built's control of his arms but Built is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pratchett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Built avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Pratchett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.
Built misses with a straight right.
Built connects with a jab.
A big left from Pratchett misses.
A jab from Built misses.
Pratchett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Built gets a clinch.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pratchett is trying to pull guard but Built turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Built working aggressively here.
Built trying to control the position but instead, Pratchett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Built into the ropes.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Pratchett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Pratchett tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Pratchett avoids it by throwing Built back against the ropes.
Pratchett blocking some punches.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Pratchett controls the action.
Pratchett wants to stall.
Pratchett fails to pull guard.
Maui Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Pratchett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Pratchett's head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Pratchett.
Pratchett taking a breather.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built is trying to stall.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built taking a breather.

Built breaks from the clinch.
Pratchett connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pratchett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maui Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pratchett connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratchett cracks Built with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Pratchett does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maui Built dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Pratchett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Built is out of range.
Built misses with a hook

and Pratchett counters with a takedown into side control.
Pratchett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Built to see if he's OK.
Built managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pratchett.
Built is looking for a sweep.
Built can't do much from the bottom here.
Built sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pratchett wants to free his trapped foot but Built is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built is trying to get back to full guard.
Pratchett is trying to control. Built wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Built tries to get to full guard but Pratchett has control of the leg.
Built is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pratchett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pratchett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Built is trying to maintain the position but Pratchett is very close to passing his half guard.
Built keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pratchett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maui Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pratchett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well,Built is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pratchett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pratchett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Built is looking for a sweep. Pratchett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Built is trying to control but can't.
Pratchett trying to control the action but Built is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Built is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pratchett trying to mount his opponent but Built defends it.
Pratchett wants to control but Built is keeping him busy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built throws a low kick but Pratchett avoids it.
Pratchett with the counter takedown but Built avoids it easily.
Pratchett staying out of range there.
Built plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Built does it's job there.
Built throws a leg kick that is checked

so Pratchett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pratchett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Luke Pratchett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Built is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pratchett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built can't keep his opponent in guard - Pratchett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pratchett slows the pace down in half guard.
Pratchett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Pratchett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pratchett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Luke Pratchett!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Luke Pratchett!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Luke Pratchett!

Luke Pratchett wins by unanimous decision!
Luke Pratchett very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.