PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolas Ring looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Infamous
vs
Ring

190 cm
22
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Ring!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Nicolas Ring has been cut.
Ring is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy left from Infamous finds it's target.
Ring misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Infamous gets caught flat footed, as Ring shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ring looks gassed!

Ring avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Infamous wants to sweep here but Ring controlling him for the moment.
Infamous manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ring is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Infamous has taken his back.
Infamous throwing sloppy strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Ring is trying to break free.

Ring is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The referee is taking a good look at Ring as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Infamous!
Infamous lands shots from the back.
Infamous missing with punches from the back.
Infamous misses with a punch to the head.

Infamous looking for the choke from the back.
Infamous will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Infamous working for a choke but Ring is defending well.
Infamous really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Infamous is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ring is defending well though. Infamous let's go of the attempt for now.

Infamous looking to break Ring's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ring remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Infamous will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Infamous throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ring!

Ring is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Infamous gets his way!
I really don't envy Ring right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Infamous is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ring trying to control the position but Infamous manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Infamous is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ring is defending well though. Infamous let's go of the attempt for now.
Infamous gets his hands free as Ring looks to control.
Ring covers up after that shot from Infamous.

Infamous is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ring has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Infamous wants to control but Ring is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Infamous is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ring is defending well though. Infamous let's go of the attempt for now.
Even with his hooks in, Infamous manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Ring defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Ring chips away with some ground and pound.
Ring must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Infamous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Infamous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Infamous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Ring's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ring changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Infamous tries to avoid it but Ring manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Infamous to the ground. Infamous escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Ring.

Infamous is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ring's half guard.
Infamous wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ring keeps working.

Infamous looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mike Infamous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Infamous trying to mount his opponent but Ring defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring is breathing heavily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ring can do anything to dispel that myth.

Infamous escapes and gets back to his feet.
Infamous lands with a nice body punch.
Ring with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Infamous to score with a decent uppercut.

Ring gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Infamous trying to control the position from guard on top but Ring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Infamous 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.
Ring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Infamous drops back looking for a leg! Ring is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ring manages to kick Infamous off! Infamous jumps back into Ring's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring keeping moving, preventing Infamous from controlling successfully.

Infamous thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Infamous advances position into side control!
Ring tries to improve position but can't.
Infamous trying to control the position but Ring is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Infamous tests Ring's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mike Infamous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Infamous shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ring napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Infamous working the ground and pound.

Infamous is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ring has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ring is looking for a sweep.

Infamous is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ring has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ring tries to escape but Infamous is in control.

Infamous is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ring has escaped the position, nice work there.

Infamous thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Infamous is trying to get an arm triangle but Ring is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Infamous decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ring to his feet.
Ring on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Infamous works over Ring's head and body with a nice combination.
Infamous lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Infamous lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Infamous dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Ring's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ring takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice combination there by Infamous.
Infamous scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Infamous is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Infamous changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ring looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Infamous wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ring, who protects the arm well.

Infamous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Infamous wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ring, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Infamous is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ring knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring tries to bench press Infamous off him but Infamous keeps the position.
Infamous scoring with punches and elbows.

Infamous wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ring, who protects the arm well.
Ring is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Infamous is trying to get an arm triangle but Ring is defending well.

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.

Infamous tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Infamous has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ring prevents Infamous from improving position.
Infamous working the ground and pound from side control.

Infamous tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Infamous has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Infamous is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ring has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Infamous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ring can do to turn this around?
Infamous prevents Ring from standing back up.
Infamous wants to control but Ring is keeping him busy.
Infamous throwing shots but Ring is blocking nicely.
Ring wants to improve his position but Infamous is controlling well.
Infamous passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ring!

Infamous is working for a guillotine from mount but Ring frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ring wants to hold on but Infamous pushes him away.

Ring defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Infamous.
Infamous wants to control the pace but Ring is squirming around nicely.

Infamous looking to secure an arm triangle but Ring defends it well.
Nicolas Ring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Infamous has control of Ring's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ring regains control of the situation pretty easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Infamous showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Infamous has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Infamous!