PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nassim Mrabek (ranked 5226 p4p, 3124 weight class) and Tommy Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Fury told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Mrabek
vs
Fury

170 cm
25
155
0 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
155
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nassim Mrabek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Fury!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fury closes the distance and pushes Mrabek back into the cage.
Mrabek tries to circle away but Fury has him pinned against the cage.
Fury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mrabek to keep the fight standing.

Fury successfully pulls guard.
Fury lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fury is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mrabek controlling Fury's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury works to advance to full mount. Mrabek defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mrabek tries to control Fury's body but Fury pushes him off. Mrabek squirms to his side and now Fury has his back!
I would not like to be Mrabek right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mrabek is trying to get back to his feet but Fury has full control of the position and if anything, Mrabek has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Mrabek right now.
What can Mrabek do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Well, with Fury on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mrabek is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Fury is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrabek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mrabek is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mrabek is trying to break free.
Fury controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Fury has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrabek trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fury just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've been informed that Fury has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The adventures of Fury the control monster continue. Boring.
Mrabek trying to get back to his feet but Fury is in full control for now.

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.
Mrabek tries to break free.
What can Mrabek do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fury's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Fury dominated that round.
That's time! Mrabek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fury gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fury is trying to pull guard but Mrabek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fury is trying to pull guard but Mrabek has him pressed against the cage.
Mrabek trying to stall but Fury improves his position.
Fury tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nassim Mrabek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Fury.

Mrabek jumps guard.
Mrabek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fury controls the pace.
Mrabek looking to control but Fury passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mrabek pushes Fury off looking to stand but Fury dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrabek is trying to escape back to his feet but Fury uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fury is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mrabek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fury looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mrabek wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fury performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrabek tries a head kick but it misses.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mrabek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fury moves in looking to clinch but Mrabek pushes him off.

Fury clinches with his opponent.
Fury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fury is trying to pull guard but Mrabek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Fury gets control of Mrabek's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fury will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Fury has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mrabek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mrabek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fury controls Mrabek momentarily but Mrabek frees himself.

Fury looking for a triangle here. Mrabek is fighting it but it looks tight! Fury pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mrabek is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tommy Fury!