PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Mashdein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen O Fortuna by Carl Orff as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alex Price acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Mashdein
vs
Price

165 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

183 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Mashdein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Price!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashdein throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease.

Mashdein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mashdein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mashdein throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Mashdein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Price controls the pace.
Mashdein manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mashdein lands a heavy elbow.
Mashdein misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mashdein landing strikes from the mount.
Mashdein throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Mashdein.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mashdein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Price wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mashdein with good strikes from the mount here!
Mashdein throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mashdein throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mashdein landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mashdein misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mashdein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price wants to control but Mashdein is having none of it.
Mashdein landing strikes from the mount.
Price really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Price looks gassed!
Mashdein scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Price?
Mashdein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Mashdein there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mashdein working Price over with strikes here.
Mashdein thowing shots but they're missing.
Price is desperately trying to improve his position but Mashdein has a good base and remains in mount.
Mashdein scoring with strikes but Price is staying in there.
Price tries to hold on but Mashdein pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is in a horrible position here. Mashdein smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Mashdein connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Price wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mashdein.
Mashdein looking to land elbow strikes but Price uses the position to regain half guard.
Mashdein is looking to advance position but Price won't allow it.
Price blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mashdein.
Mashdein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Price's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Price holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Price manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mashdein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mashdein throws a big right hand that misses.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mashdein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Price pulls Mashdein in close to prevent any damage.
Mashdein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mashdein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Mashdein 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.

Price rushes Mashdein and presses him up against the cage.
Price stops a takedown attempt from Mashdein.
Price has Mashdein pressed against the cage, preventing Mashdein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Price pulls guard.
Vinny Mashdein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mashdein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mashdein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mashdein prevents Price from getting back to his feet.
Mashdein throws a strike but Price rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mashdein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mashdein looking for a sweep. Not yet Mashdein, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashdein throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mashdein is keeping the position for now.
Price won't allow Mashdein to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Price scores a takedown into full mount!
Mashdein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mashdein tries to get out of the position.
Mashdein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mashdein throwing hammer fists to the chest of Price. What's that going to do exactly?

Price looking to secure an arm triangle but Mashdein defends it well.

Price is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mashdein has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Price wants to stand but Mashdein is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Price connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mashdein is looking to improve his position but Price isn't that keen on the idea.

Price is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mashdein is surviving well by controlling Price's body position as best he can.
Mashdein slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mashdein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Price scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mashdein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mashdein scores with a few weak punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price blocks the strikes from Mashdein.
Price blocks the strikes from Mashdein.

Price is working for a submission of some sort.
Mashdein is pressing down on Price's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mashdein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mashdein thows a huge punch but Price dodges it nicely.
Mashdein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mashdein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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.
Mashdein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mashdein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mashdein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Price's head.
Mashdein throwing shots but Price is blocking nicely.
Mashdein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mashdein tries to clinch up

and Price counters with a takedown into side control.
Mashdein striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mashdein is looking to reverse the position.

Price is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mashdein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Price is looking to take a break and control but Mashdein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mashdein tries for a takedown but Price circles away easily

and Price counters with a single leg into guard. Mashdein didn't expect that.

Price drops back looking for a leg! Mashdein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mashdein manages to kick Price off! Price jumps back into Mashdein's guard.
Mashdein lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Mashdein keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price preventing the sweep.
Mashdein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Price has passed into side control.

Price decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mashdein to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mashdein misses with a takedown

and Price moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashdein avoids the elbow strike from Price, against the cage.
Mashdein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Mashdein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mashdein.

Price pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mashdein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mashdein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mashdein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mashdein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mashdein works over Price with some ground and pound from guard.
Mashdein landing with the ground and pound.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mashdein throws and elbow that misses. Price uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mashdein's guard. Nice move by Price!
Price is stalling in the full guard.
Mashdein wants to sweep but no luck.
Mashdein striking off his back but it's not causing Price any problems.
Price wants to pass the guard but Mashdein is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Price fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mashdein sprawls well initially but Price persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mashdein punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mashdein.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mashdein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mashdein throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Price preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Price moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Price - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Price decides to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mashdein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mashdein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Price can't keep his opponent in guard - Mashdein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mashdein working over Price with some ground and pound. Price looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mashdein looks to land a strike but Price avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mashdein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
Mashdein stands up over Price, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mashdein thows a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Price has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Price!