PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cthulhu Mythos (ranked 5290 p4p, 5305 weight class) and Troy Maybark (ranked 512 p4p, 515 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.

Mythos
vs
Maybark

163 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
163
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cthulhu Mythos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Maybark!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mythos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mythos enables Maybark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mythos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maybark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mythos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Maybark has Mythos pulled in close to control his posture.
Maybark is trying to control the position but Mythos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos stopping the sweep attempt from Maybark.
Maybark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mythos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mythos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mythos stops Maybark from standing up.
Mythos wants to control from the top but Maybark keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybark is controlling Mythos's posture.
Mythos wants to control from the top but Maybark keeps moving.
Maybark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mythos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mythos wants to control from the top but Maybark keeps moving.

Mythos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maybark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maybark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maybark!

Mythos is looking to regain half guard here but Maybark keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maybark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maybark working away.

Maybark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mythos is not content to let Maybark control the position.
Maybark working the ground and pound.
Maybark is working Mythos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mythos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybark taking a breather here.
Mythos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maybark's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mythos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mythos is controlling Maybark's posture.
Mythos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maybark controls the pace.
Mythos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maybark postures up and lands a big shot to Mythos's brow.

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.
Mythos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mythos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maybark controls the pace.
Mythos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maybark controlling the position for now.
Mythos trying to control the action but Maybark is working from the bottom.
Mythos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Maybark actively working from the bottom here.
Maybark tries to roll over but Mythos keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Maybark dominated that round.
That's time! Mythos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maybark throws a head kick that misses
and Mythos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mythos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maybark defends it nicely.

Maybark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mythos on his heels. He'll look to pass Mythos's guard now, I'm sure.
Maybark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybark chips away with some ground and pound.
Maybark sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Mythos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mythos 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.
Maybark looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maybark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Maybark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mythos wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Mythos has a closed guard, preventing Maybark from standing up.
Maybark content to stall in guard here.
Mythos 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.
Mythos is trying to control the position but Maybark postures up.
Maybark connects with a couple of short punches.
Maybark working some strikes from top position.
Mythos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maybark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maybark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybark is stalling in the full guard.
Maybark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mythos's head.
Maybark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maybark is looking to stand up but Mythos won't let him.
Maybark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maybark wants to stand and escape but instead Mythos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Maybark has his foot on Mythos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mythos works his way back into a safe position though.
Mythos trying to control but Maybark is working from the bottom.
Mythos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maybark is controlling Mythos's posture.
Mythos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maybark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mythos postures up in Maybark's guard and throws a big left but Maybark blocks it.
Mythos trying to control but Maybark is working from the bottom.

Mythos drops back looking for a leg! Maybark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maybark manages to kick Mythos off! Mythos jumps back into Maybark's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mythos wants to control from the top but Maybark keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Maybark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mythos darts in looking for a takedown but Maybark gets double underhooks and turns Mythos into the cage.

Maybark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maybark lands in his opponent's guard.
Maybark stopping the sweep attempt from Mythos.
Maybark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maybark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maybark tries to free his leg and advance position but Mythos is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maybark is stalling in the full guard.
Mythos controls Maybark momentarily but Maybark frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mythos working a defensive guard here.
Maybark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mythos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maybark's guard.

Maybark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mythos trying to control but Maybark is working from the bottom.
Maybark is adopting a defensive guard.

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.
Maybark tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Maybark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mythos defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maybark can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mythos is fighting to break Maybark's control of his arms but Maybark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maybark throws the left hand but Mythos avoids the punch easily.
Mythos avoids the head kick by Maybark.
As Maybark looks to move away, Mythos throws a big counter combo but Maybark just gets out of the way.
Mythos throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maybark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mythos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mythos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maybark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maybark wants to stand but Mythos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maybark preventing the sweep.
Maybark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cthulhu Mythos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maybark connects with a couple of short punches.
Maybark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maybark is in close to Mythos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maybark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maybark lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maybark looking to pass the guard.
Troy Maybark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maybark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Maybark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maybark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Maybark!