PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Gugglebottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emi Kay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gugglebottom
vs
Kay

193 cm
25
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Gugglebottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Emi Kay!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gugglebottom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kay.
Gugglebottom looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kay looks for a takedown but Gugglebottom sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Gugglebottom. No joy for Kay on that attempt.
Edward Gugglebottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emi Kay.
Kay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gugglebottom's waist but Gugglebottom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kay off to one side.
Gugglebottom has his takedown stuffed

and Kay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gugglebottom wants to improve his position but Kay is controlling well.

Kay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kay is trying to work for a kimura but Gugglebottom is defending well.

Kay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gugglebottom manages to get to full guard.

Kay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gugglebottom is pulling down on Kay's head to control his posture.
Gugglebottom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Kay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kay drops back looking for a leg! Gugglebottom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gugglebottom manages to kick Kay off! Kay jumps back into Gugglebottom's guard.
Gugglebottom wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gugglebottom wants to sweep here but Kay controlling him for the moment.
Gugglebottom is controlling Kay's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Kay drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gugglebottom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gugglebottom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gugglebottom!
Kay defending against the ground and pound.
Kay is trying to improve his position.

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

Gugglebottom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kay is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gugglebottom is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kay is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emi Kay dominated that round.
That's time! Gugglebottom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kay is looking for a kimura here.

Kay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gugglebottom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gugglebottom is just riding it out for now. Kay eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gugglebottom manages to get to full guard.

Kay is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gugglebottom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gugglebottom has escaped and now he's on top!
Gugglebottom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Kay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gugglebottom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gugglebottom is aware though and is defending well.
Kay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gugglebottom is one step ahead there.

Kay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gugglebottom is aware though and is defending well.

Kay working for a triangle but Gugglebottom defends it easily.

Kay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay can't keep his opponent in guard - Gugglebottom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gugglebottom works his way into side control.
Kay is looking for a sweep.

Gugglebottom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kay, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gugglebottom is controlling Kay's trapped leg to prevent Kay from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kay wants to work for an arm triangle but Gugglebottom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kay is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emi Kay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gugglebottom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gugglebottom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gugglebottom has managed to get both his arms back between Kay's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gugglebottom escapes and throws Kay's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gugglebottom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gugglebottom gets to mount! Kay was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gugglebottom sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kay is looking to improve his position but Gugglebottom isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Gugglebottom has control of Kay's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kay regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gugglebottom punching from mount but Kay doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gugglebottom unloads with some shots from mount but Kay bucks and avoids them well.
Edward Gugglebottom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kay is trying to escape the mount.

Gugglebottom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kay has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Gugglebottom looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay is looking to improve his position but Gugglebottom isn't that keen on the idea.

Gugglebottom swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Gugglebottom!