PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pate Mfer (ranked 4921 p4p, 459 weight class) and Judah Priest (ranked 5275 p4p, 476 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.

Mfer
vs
Priest

181 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Mfer!
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, Judah Priest!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priest walks into a left hand.
Mfer clobbers Priest with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Mfer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Priest, pushing him back against the cage.
Priest has Mfer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mfer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mfer tries to work over Priest's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priest tries to pull guard but Mfer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mfer stalling the fight.
Priest tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pate Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Priest.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Priest tries to break free but Mfer pushes him back against the cage.
Priest looking for a takedown.
Priest is trying to pull guard but Mfer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer has Priest pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mfer is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mfer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mfer pushes Priest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Priest trying to land knees to the body.
Priest is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Priest has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mfer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Priest backwards.

Priest manages to break the clinch.
Mfer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mfer lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer scores with a shot to the body.
Mfer falls off balance throwing a combination

and Priest counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Priest.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Priest's head.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer presses Priest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mfer effectively controlling the action here.
Mfer digs a right hand underneath Priest's ribcage. Priest let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mfer is struggling to control the position.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer has Priest pressed against the cage.
Priest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priest is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
Priest tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mfer prevents Priest from breaking the clinch.
Priest fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Priests head.
Priest tries for a takedown but Mfer manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Mfer.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Priest looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mfer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Priest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priest is trying to drag Mfer to the mat but Mfer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
Mfer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
Mfer is stalling here.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Mfer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Priest has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Judah Priest has been cut.
Priest wants to clinch up but Mfer keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.

Mfer moves into range and clinches up with Priest.
A short right from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Priest's head.
Mfer tries to work over Priest's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Priest jumps guard but Mfer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Priest can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Priest wants a takedown but no success here.
Mfer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer works on Priest's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mfer just leaning against Priest, taking a breather.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Priest.
Pate Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Priest.
Priest is breathing heavily.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Priest has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mfer after a bit of a struggle.
Priest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pate Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer presses Priest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priest is trying to maintain a safe position but Mfer gets an underhook and turns Priest into the cage.
Priest wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.

Mfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Priest is just out of range.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Priest takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Priest is looking to clinch but Mfer is avoiding it.

Mfer darts in and clinches Priest up against the cage.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Priest's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mfer has Priest pressed against the cage, preventing Priest from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Priest has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
A left hand lands to the body for Mfer.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Mfer.
Mfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Priest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer slows down the pace here.
Priest is looking for a takedown.
Priest takes a shot to the head.
Mfer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
A short left from Mfer.
Priest is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mfer stalling against the cage.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Priest's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Mfer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Judah Priest's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mfer misses with a series of wild punches.
Priest misses with a takedown attempt - Mfer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body. Priest takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mfer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Mfer darts in and clinches Priest up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Mfer stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer taking a breather.
Mfer prevents the takedown attempt.

Priest decides to pull guard.
Priest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Priest wants to stand but Mfer is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer pushing down on Priest's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mfer is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Mfer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mfer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Priest wants to improve his position but Mfer is controlling well.

That's two 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.
Mfer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Mfer is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Priest wants to clinch up but Mfer keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mfer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mfer pushes Priest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer lands a right hand.
Priest trying to stall but Mfer improves his position.
Mfer pushes Priest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priest takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Priest is trying to break the clinch but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
Priest looking for a takedown.
Pate Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Priest.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Priest's head.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Priest is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Priest is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
A short right from Mfer.
Priest is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer lands a left hand.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer gets underhooks to prevent Priest's takedown attempt.
A short right from Mfer.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
Priest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Judah Priest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Priest's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Priest drops to his knees and Mfer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Mfer!