PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martyn Madcunt (ranked 5382 p4p, 2951 weight class) and Spud Smith (ranked 512 p4p, 347 weight class). Madcunt comes to the ring accompanied by The Prodigy - Breathe. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Madcunt
vs
Smith

169 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 London, Martyn Madcunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Spud Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

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

Madcunt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Madcunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Madcunt wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Madcunt connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Madcunt from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.

Madcunt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madcunt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Madcunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Madcunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Madcunt keeps moving.
Smith stays in close to Madcunt's body and controls the position.
Madcunt is trying to keep Smith in close.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Madcunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madcunt manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Madcunt's guard.
Madcunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Madcunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madcunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madcunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madcunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madcunt won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Madcunt controls the pace.
Smith is controlling Madcunt's posture.

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.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madcunt's guard.

Madcunt trying to control the position.
Madcunt 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.
Smith prevents Madcunt from getting back to his feet.
Madcunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madcunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Madcunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Martyn Madcunt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Madcunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Madcunt lands a takedown into guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Madcunt is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Madcunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Madcunt is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madcunt landing with the ground and pound.
Smith keeping full guard, as Madcunt tries to pass.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Smith is thwarting Madcunt's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madcunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith wants to stand but Madcunt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Madcunt striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madcunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Martyn Madcunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Madcunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is breathing heavily.

Madcunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Madcunt is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madcunt seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madcunt wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martyn Madcunt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Madcunt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Madcunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Madcunt's back!
Madcunt trying to control but not successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith tightening his grip on Madcunt, looking for the choke.
Madcunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Madcunt trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madcunt wants to escape the position.
Madcunt trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks.
Madcunt is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Madcunt is defending it well.
Madcunt tries to break free.

That's two 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.
Madcunt trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
Smith is hanging on to Madcunt's back as he tries to escape.
Smith is not going to allow Madcunt to sit and survive in this position.
Madcunt can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith keeps control of the position as Madcunt tries to break free.

Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Smith keeps control of the position as Madcunt tries to break free.

Smith tightening his grip on Madcunt, looking for the choke.

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.
Smith gets his hands free as Madcunt looks to control.
Smith has the hooks in. Madcunt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madcunt is working hard here to advance position.
Spud Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martyn Madcunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madcunt is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Madcunt has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spud Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Madcunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martyn Madcunt!