PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Baloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Treng (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.

Baloney
vs
Treng

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 London, Tony Baloney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tor Treng!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baloney walks into a straight right hand from Treng.
Treng misses with a few strikes there.

Baloney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Treng is staying active underneath Baloney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baloney stalling away here and it's allowed Treng to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Baloney trying to control but Treng is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Treng can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baloney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Treng's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Treng is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baloney being controlled here, momentarily.
Treng thows a big elbow that misses.
Treng trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Treng lands a couple of digs.

Treng stands up and waves to Baloney to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treng misses with a few strikes there.

Baloney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Treng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baloney.

Treng kicks Baloney off and gets back to his feet.
Treng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Treng.
Treng moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Treng gets caught flat footed, as Baloney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Treng is trying to control the position but Baloney postures up.
Treng keeping full guard, as Baloney tries to pass.

Treng is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Treng looks gassed!
Treng manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baloney holds on to Treng as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Baloney tries to hold on but Treng postures up.
Baloney is working to get back to half guard.
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 Tony Baloney will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Baloney dives in and grabs Treng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Treng pushes down on Baloney's head and hops out.

Treng takes the fight into the clinch.
Baloney tries to score a body lock takedown but Treng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Treng letting Baloney take a breather here.
Treng wants to get back to striking at distance but Baloney won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Baloney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baloney stalling.
Treng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baloney just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Treng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baloney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Treng smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Baloney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baloney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baloney tries to clinch but Treng moves out of range.
Baloney shoots in for a takedown but Treng shows good takedown defense.
Baloney shoots for a double leg takedown but Treng sprawls well. He's pushed Baloney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baloney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Treng's waist but Treng gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baloney off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Treng there.
Treng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baloney. That did some damage!

Treng takes the fight into the clinch.

Treng ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Treng no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Treng looking for a guillotine here but Baloney defends easily.
Treng wants to sweep here but Baloney controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baloney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Treng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baloney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baloney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Treng's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treng trying to keep a closed guard but Baloney is proving a slippery customer.
Baloney with a nice head shot there.
Baloney sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baloney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Treng is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baloney with a nice head shot there.
Baloney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baloney looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tor Treng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Treng defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baloney.
Baloney throws a head kick but Treng moves out of range.
Baloney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Treng circles away quickly and effectively.
Treng tries to clinch up but Baloney circles away and keeps his distance.

Treng gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baloney to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Baloney is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Treng is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Treng has escaped and now he's on top!
Treng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Treng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baloney wants to stand up but Treng is controlling him.
Baloney 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.
Baloney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Treng on the ground.
Treng passes Baloney's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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.
Baloney is looking for a sweep. Treng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baloney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Treng is working away from the top position though.
Baloney punching from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baloney lands a jab to the nose.
Baloney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Treng misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Treng moves into the clinch.
Baloney just leaning against Treng, taking a breather.

Baloney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Treng cracks Baloney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Treng blocks the low kick.

Baloney pushes Treng up against the cage in a clinch.
Baloney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baloney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Treng keeps control of Baloney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baloney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Baloney. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Baloney jumps guard and drags Treng to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Treng stopping the sweep attempt from Baloney.
Baloney wants to get back to his feet but Treng is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baloney wants to sweep here but Treng controlling him for the moment.
Treng wants to control from the top but Baloney keeps moving.
Baloney pulls Treng in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Treng trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Baloney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baloney 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Baloney!