PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Mamilele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Scribner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Mamilele
vs
Scribner

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Mamilele!
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, Eric Scribner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scribner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scribner throws a nice head kick!
Mamilele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scribner tries to avoid it but Mamilele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scribner to the ground. Scribner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scribner tries to clinch up.
No luck for Mamilele with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamilele closes the distance and clinches up with Scribner, looking for a takedown. Mamilele pushes Scribner against the cage but Scribner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Mamilele. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scribner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mamilele.
Mamilele shoots in but no luck this time.
Scribner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Scribner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Scribner tries to bum rush Mamilele with a series of wild strikes but Mamilele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two 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.
Scribner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamilele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamilele has a takedown stuffed.
Scribner tries to clinch up but Mamilele circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scribner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamilele.
Mamilele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scribner tries to avoid it but Mamilele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scribner to the ground. Scribner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mamilele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scribner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mamilele somewhat.
Scribner wants to clinch up but Mamilele keeps it at a distance.

That's four 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.
Scribner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Scribner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamilele looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scribner is fending him off so far but Mamilele persists. Nope, Scribner circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Scribner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mamilele bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mamilele tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mamilele throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mamilele tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scribner's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamilele landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Scribner wants to get back to his feet.
Mamilele scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Scribner to see if he's OK.
Mamilele tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scribner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Scribner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mamilele working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Scribner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mamilele working the ground and pound.
Mamilele working the head with strikes.
Mamilele has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Mamilele is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scribner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamilele landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scribner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mamilele trying to control the position but Scribner is working away.
Scribner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mamilele working the body and head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mamilele cracks Scribner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mamilele in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Scribner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mamilele connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scribner tries to escape but Mamilele is in control.
Scribner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mamilele working the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scribner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mamilele is controlling him well.
Mamilele cracks Scribner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mamilele creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mamilele lands a few punches from side control.
Mamilele is working Scribner over with some ground and pound from side control.
Scribner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mamilele connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamilele is chipping away with strikes.
Mamilele lands a nice forearm strike.
Mamilele creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mamilele in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mamilele landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mamilele scoring with punches and elbows.
Scribner is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamilele is putting a hurting on Scribner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Scribner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Mamilele dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Scribner throws a series of punches but Mamilele moves out of range.

Mamilele looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mamilele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scribner's head.
Mamilele is working Scribner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamilele working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scribner's head.
Mamilele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamilele passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Scribner is trying to buck Mamilele off.
Mamilele working the body and head with strikes.

Mamilele working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mamilele landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scribner wants to get back to his feet but Mamilele drags him back down.
Mamilele lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mamilele wants to control but Scribner is keeping him busy.
Mamilele lands a few punches from side control.

Mamilele thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mamilele working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tim Mamilele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scribner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mamilele is working Scribner over with some ground and pound from side control.
Scribner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Scribner taking a bit of punishment here - Mamilele scoring with strikes.
Scribner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mamilele has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mamilele works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamilele cracks Scribner with a big right hand but Scribner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mamilele moves into full mount!
Mamilele lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mamilele breaks from Scribner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mamilele looking to control but Scribner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mamilele has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Scribner's face.
Mamilele landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mamilele is landing with some decent strikes but Scribner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Mamilele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mamilele 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Mamilele!