PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Mccray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandolem Artz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandolem Artz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mccray
vs
Artz

154 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Mccray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandolem Artz!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Artz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Artz showed some decent athleticism there.
Mccray is pressing down on Artz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccray has Artz pulled in close to control his posture.
Mccray wants to sweep but no luck.
Mccray managing to control the position.
Mccray continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mccray stands and steps away. Artz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Artz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mccray holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Mccray is trying to control Artz's posture but Artz avoids it.
Artz with the ground and pound but Mccray regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccray is doing well to control the position and prevent Artz from advancing to side control.
Mccray gets full guard.
Artz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mccray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Artz is one step ahead there.
Mccray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mccray gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Artz gets the takedown into side control.
Artz blocks the strikes from Mccray.
Mccray gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mccray tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mccray holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mccray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Artz is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccray wants to control but Artz is keeping busy.
Mccray is staying active underneath Artz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mccray keeping hold of Artz's head, controlling as best he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Mccray gets caught napping as Artz dives in and scores a takedown. Mccray manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccray wants to sweep here but Artz controlling him for the moment.
Mccray is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandolem Artz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Artz pushes Mccray up against the cage in a clinch.
Artz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Artz has picked Mccray up - he's going for a ride! Artz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mccray connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Artz throwing shots but Mccray is blocking nicely.
Artz is keen to just control but Mccray is a slippery customer.
Mccray is doing well to control the position and prevent Artz from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mccray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mccray pulls Artz in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mccray is on top in guard.

Artz is working an open guard so Mccray takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mccray clinches with his opponent.

Mccray has clasped his hands together around Artz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mccray is staying tight to Artz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mccray working away.

Mccray decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Artz gets tackled into the cage by Mccray. Mccray maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mccray pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mccray holds on and takes a little breather.
Mccray's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Artz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Mccray clinches with his opponent.
Mccray is trying to push Artz away but Artz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Artz manages to pull guard.
Artz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mccray manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artz wants to get back to full guard but Mccray has passed into side control.
Mccray is putting a hurting on Artz here, landing some big shots from side control.

Mccray decides to stand back up. Mccray steps back and let's Artz get back to his feet.
Artz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Artz throws a good cross that connects.
Artz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mccray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mccray.

Artz instigates a clinch.
Artz tries to break the clinch but Mccray is controlling the position.

Mccray has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Artz is trying to keep an underhook but Mccray manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Artz wants to stand back up but Mccray manages to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mccray decides to stand back up. Mccray steps back and let's Artz get back to his feet.
Mccray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Artz is breathing heavily.

Mccray gets a clinch.

Artz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Artz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mccray wants to control but Artz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sandolem Artz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Artz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mccray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Artz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Artz's back!
Mccray just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Artz trying to control the action but Mccray just sinks the hooks in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray controlling the position well here. Artz rolled but Mccray kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mccray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mccray controlling well, preventing Artz from escaping the position.
Mccray controls the action.
More hug and hope from Mccray.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mccray.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
Artz is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Mccray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Artz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!