PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malky McMufty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butcher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Marilyn Manson - The Fight Song. McMufty has chosen Hair Of The Dog as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Malky McMufty will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Butcher
vs
McMufty

180 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malky McMufty!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McMufty instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Butcher.
McMufty has Butcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Butcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McMufty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McMufty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McMufty wants to break free but Butcher has control.
McMufty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
McMufty stalling in the clinch but Butcher improves position.
Butcher avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Butcher.
McMufty holding his opponent close, against the cage.

McMufty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMufty circles away from the clinch attempt
and McMufty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butcher shoots for a takedown but McMufty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Butcher drives through and clinches with McMufty against the cage.
Butcher crunches a lovely knee into McMufty's ribcage.
McMufty is trying to drag Butcher to the mat but Butcher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Butcher content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMufty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Butcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McMufty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butcher scores with a nice hook to the head.

Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malky McMufty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McMufty fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Butcher sprawls well initially but McMufty persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Butcher tries to roll over but McMufty keeps him under control.

McMufty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McMufty looks gassed!

Butcher is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McMufty pulls his head out easily.
McMufty tries to pass to full mount but Butcher defends it.
McMufty slips a nice elbow through Butcher's hands, connecting with Butcher's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is trying to get back to full guard.
McMufty missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McMufty wants to pass to mount but Butcher is defending the position.

McMufty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McMufty drops an elbow to the side of Butcher's head.
Butcher tries to kick McMufty off but McMufty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McMufty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McMufty uses his free foot to push down on Butcher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Butcher.
Butcher is squirming around, avoiding McMufty's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Butcher controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Butcher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McMufty tries to keep control of the position but Butcher is staying busy.

McMufty is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Butcher knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Butcher for a finish.

McMufty is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McMufty lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Butcher showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMufty controlling well, preventing Butcher from escaping the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards McMufty.
McMufty has the hooks in. Butcher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McMufty lands punches and elbows.

McMufty is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McMufty is looking to control Butcher but Butcher is wriggling around and keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMufty lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

McMufty has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Butcher has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malky McMufty dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Butcher stuffs the takedown.
McMufty takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McMufty misses with a looping left.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McMufty as he jumps to the side.

McMufty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McMufty showed some decent athleticism there.
Butcher is trying to get back to full guard.

McMufty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McMufty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMufty uses his free foot to push down on Butcher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Butcher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMufty scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McMufty looking to finish Butcher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Butcher!
Butcher is squirming around, avoiding McMufty's attempts to control the action.

McMufty has control of Butcher's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Butcher regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McMufty prevents Butcher from getting the reversal.
Butcher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Butcher has left one of his arms exposed and McMufty doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Butcher screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malky McMufty!