PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Ua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Artist
vs
Ua

182 cm
29
192 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

190 cm
36
200 lbs
13 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Ua!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist shoots in looking for a takedown but Ua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Artist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ua lands with a hook. Artist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Artist looks to land a combination but Ua avoids it well.

Artist looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ua!
You can see the frustration on Ua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Artist's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Artist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ua keeps working.

Artist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ua struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Artist tries for a kimura but Ua is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist trying to control the action but Ua is working from the bottom.

Artist is trying to get an arm triangle but Ua is defending well.
Ua felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Ua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Artist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Artist working away.

Artist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ua can't do much from the bottom here.

Artist tries for a kimura but Ua is defending well.

Artist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Artist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ua tries to buck Artist off but Artist is having none of it.

Artist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Artist goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ua has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Artist but great work by Ua.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ua throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Artist takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ua throwing strikes but Artist manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Artist tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ua is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ua wants to control but Artist is keeping busy.
Artist trying to control the action but Ua is working from the bottom.

Artist is looking for a kimura here.
Ua is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Artist is trying to work for a kimura but Ua is defending well.
Artist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ua does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ua is trying to control but can't.
Ua might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Artist haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Artist is working for a submission of some sort.
Ua is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Artist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ua swinging wildly here.
Artist appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Artist.
Ua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artist manages to avoid it.
Ua scores with a shot to the body.
Artist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ua tries to avoid it but Artist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ua to the ground. Ua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ua digs a good hook to Artist's body.

Artist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Ua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ua trying to control the position here.
Ua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Ua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artist advances position into side control!

Artist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Artist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ua can do to turn this around?

Artist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Artist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Artist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ua is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Artist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Artist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Artist tries for a kimura but Ua is defending well.
Ua is trying to control Artist's posture but Artist avoids it.

Artist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ua has escaped the position, nice work there.

Artist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Artist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Artist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist working away.

Artist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ua struggling a bit here.
Ua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Artist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ua can't do much from the bottom here.
Artist trying to control the position but Ua is working away.

Artist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ua, who protects the arm well.
Artist trying to control the position but Ua is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Artist off and has taken his back!
Artist takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ua keeps control of the position as Artist tries to break free.
Ua throwing sloppy strikes.
Ua is landing with strikes from the back.
Ua is punishing Artist with strikes - can he finish him?!
Artist is covering up but some of the strikes from Ua are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ua is looking to control Artist but Artist is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ua lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Ua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Artist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

No luck for Artist with that takedown attempt.
Artist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ua's waist but Ua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Artist off to one side.
Ua scores with a decent looking hook.

Artist is rocked!
Artist slips under a jab from Ua.
Oh Artist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Artist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ua circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Artist to the canvas! Artist doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ua keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Ua!