PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crock O Snake Under The Sea (ranked 1892 p4p, 1229 weight class) and Conor OMalley (ranked 260 p4p, 183 weight class). Conor OMalley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Crock O Snake Under The Sea's chin.

Under The Sea
vs
OMalley

180 cm
28
187
8 - 5 - 0

185 cm
34
176
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OMalley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
OMalley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Under The Sea's coaches at Temple of Illumination have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Under The Sea gets full guard.
Under The Sea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Under The Sea looking for a guillotine here but OMalley defends easily.
OMalley tries to free his leg and advance position but Under The Sea is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley throwing strikes but missing.
OMalley trying to control but Under The Sea is working from the bottom.
OMalley with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Under The Sea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Under The Sea wants to control the position but OMalley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Under The Sea is not content to let OMalley control the position.
OMalley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

OMalley wants to work for an arm triangle but Under The Sea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
OMalley wants to control but Under The Sea is keeping him busy.
Under The Sea is controlling OMalley's trapped leg to prevent OMalley from advancing to side control.
Under The Sea has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

OMalley is working for a kimura but Under The Sea is defending it quite comfortably.
Under The Sea is looking to control OMalley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Under The Sea avoid being mounted?

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.
Under The Sea is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Under The Sea is staying active underneath OMalley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OMalley not doing much here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown but Under The Sea shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Under The Sea misses the target.
Under The Sea stuffs the takedown.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Under The Sea but Under The Sea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Under The Sea throwing a counter right hand but OMalley manages to avoid it.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Under The Sea but Under The Sea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Under The Sea attempts a counter takedown but OMalley avoids it well and moves away.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown but Under The Sea shows good takedown defense.
Under The Sea throwing a counter right hand but OMalley manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley shoots and misses

and Under The Sea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Under The Sea tries to pass the half guard into mount. OMalley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Under The Sea has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Under The Sea wants to control the pace but OMalley is squirming around nicely.

Under The Sea working for a guillotine from mount but OMalley is in no mood to give up.

Under The Sea is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but OMalley is surviving well by controlling Under The Sea's body position as best he can.
OMalley has given up his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Under The Sea is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but OMalley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
OMalley staying busy and making it hard for Under The Sea to control.

Under The Sea looking to break OMalley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. OMalley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Under The Sea will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
OMalley trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Under The Sea is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Under The Sea go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Under The Sea controlling well, preventing OMalley from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crock O Snake Under The Sea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Under The Sea circles away from the clinch attempt

and Under The Sea counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for OMalley!
Under The Sea working away.
OMalley prevents Under The Sea from improving position.
Under The Sea works to advance to full mount. OMalley defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
OMalley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Under The Sea content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OMalley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
OMalley trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Under The Sea is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Under The Sea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Under The Sea is thwarting OMalley's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Under The Sea is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably.
OMalley is looking to control Under The Sea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OMalley avoid being mounted?
Under The Sea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OMalley can do to turn this around?

Under The Sea is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OMalley is just riding it out for now. Under The Sea eventually gives up the hold.
Under The Sea passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for OMalley!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

OMalley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Under The Sea.
Under The Sea seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but OMalley is holding on tight.
Under The Sea trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four 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.
OMalley tries to hold on but Under The Sea pushes him away.
Under The Sea pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
OMalley wants to hold on but Under The Sea pushes him away.
OMalley can't escape the position.
Under The Sea controlling the position easily from mount.
Under The Sea avoids the attempt from OMalley to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crock O Snake Under The Sea dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

OMalley shoots in but Under The Sea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Under The Sea tries to counter with a takedown but OMalley is quick to defend against it.
Under The Sea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OMalley.
Under The Sea attempts a counter takedown but OMalley avoids it well and moves away.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
OMalley closes the distance and clinches up with Under The Sea, looking for a takedown. OMalley pushes Under The Sea against the cage but Under The Sea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for OMalley with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley shoots in looking for a takedown. Under The Sea tries to sprawl out of it but OMalley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Under The Sea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Under The Sea slaps away a takedown attempt from OMalley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Under The Sea drops down looking for a counter takedown but OMalley sprawls and moves away.
OMalley fails with a takedown attempt.
OMalley with a poor takedown

and Under The Sea counters with a single leg into guard. OMalley didn't expect that.
OMalley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Under The Sea is looking to advance position but OMalley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

OMalley avoids the attempt from Under The Sea to control.
OMalley trying to control but Under The Sea is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley 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.
OMalley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

OMalley goes for an armbar but Under The Sea turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Under The Sea.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OMalley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Under The Sea's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMalley trying to keep a closed guard but Under The Sea is proving a slippery customer.
Under The Sea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley controls Under The Sea momentarily but Under The Sea frees himself.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Under The Sea stops OMalley from standing up.
Under The Sea controlling from the top position.
Under The Sea won't allow OMalley to sweep him here.
OMalley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Under The Sea is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OMalley is trying to control the position but Under The Sea postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Under The Sea looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OMalley is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OMalley is defended easily by Under The Sea.
Conor OMalley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OMalley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Under The Sea counters with a three punch combo that has OMalley backing up. OMalley nods at Under The Sea to acknowledge the strikes.
OMalley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Under The Sea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OMalley.
OMalley throws a sloppy head kick

and Under The Sea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OMalley's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crock O Snake Under The Sea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Under The Sea has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
A very excited looking Crock O Snake Under The Sea made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.