PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyle Boateng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cholmondley Smythe comes to the cage accompanied by He is an Englishman. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Nyle Boateng enters the cage!

Cholmondley Smythe
vs
Boateng

170 cm
26
150 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

181 cm
21
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyle Boateng!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cholmondley Smythe gets the takedown into side control.
Boateng gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boateng is not content to let Cholmondley Smythe control the position.

Boateng is defending against the submission attempts here by Cholmondley Smythe .
Cholmondley Smythe prevents Boateng from improving his position.
Cholmondley Smythe wants to control but Boateng is keeping him busy.
Boateng trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe trying to control the action but Boateng is working from the bottom.
Cholmondley Smythe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boateng's head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cholmondley Smythe staying out of range there.
Cholmondley Smythe shoots in but no luck this time.

Cholmondley Smythe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boateng manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Boateng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cholmondley Smythe throws and elbow that misses. Boateng uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cholmondley Smythe 's guard. Nice move by Boateng!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boateng trying to control but Cholmondley Smythe is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boateng preventing the sweep.
Cholmondley Smythe is working hard here to advance position.
Cholmondley Smythe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boateng!
Boateng is squirming around, avoiding Cholmondley Smythe 's attempts to control the action.
Cholmondley Smythe wants to get back to his feet but Boateng is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boateng wants to control but Cholmondley Smythe is having none of it.
Boateng tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Cholmondley Smythe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boateng tries to hold on but Cholmondley Smythe postures up.

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.
Cholmondley Smythe tries to control but Boateng wriggling away.

Cholmondley Smythe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boateng is now in Cholmondley Smythe 's guard. A big mistake from Cholmondley Smythe there, giving up the dominant position!
Cholmondley Smythe is breathing heavily.
Boateng trying to control but Cholmondley Smythe is working from the bottom.
Cholmondley Smythe wants to sweep but no luck.

Boateng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cholmondley Smythe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boateng has managed to get both his arms back between Cholmondley Smythe 's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boateng trying to control but Cholmondley Smythe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe dominated that round.
That's time! Cholmondley Smythe 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boateng misses with a hook.

Cholmondley Smythe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cholmondley Smythe wants to control from the top but Boateng keeps moving.
Boateng keeping full guard, as Cholmondley Smythe tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boateng 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boateng is trying to control Cholmondley Smythe 's posture but Cholmondley Smythe avoids it.
Cholmondley Smythe trying to control the position but Boateng is working away.

That's two 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.
You can see the frustration on Boateng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boateng is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cholmondley Smythe is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cholmondley Smythe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boateng as he avoids it easily.
Cholmondley Smythe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boateng slaps away a takedown attempt from Cholmondley Smythe , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boateng misses the shot to the body.
Boateng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boateng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boateng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cholmondley Smythe moves away.

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.
Boateng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cholmondley Smythe shoots in for a takedown but Boateng shows good takedown defense.
Cholmondley Smythe ducks under a wild hook from Boateng.
Boateng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cholmondley Smythe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cholmondley Smythe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boateng controls Cholmondley Smythe momentarily but Cholmondley Smythe frees himself.
Cholmondley Smythe is pushing down on Boateng's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boateng is fighting to maintain full guard but Cholmondley Smythe has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cholmondley Smythe prevents Boateng from improving his position.
Cholmondley Smythe is trying to control the action in half guard but Boateng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cholmondley Smythe misses with a takedown attempt

and Boateng counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boateng stopping the sweep attempt from Cholmondley Smythe .

Boateng postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cholmondley Smythe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boateng, into his guard.
Boateng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boateng keeping moving, preventing Cholmondley Smythe from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe pushing down on Boateng's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boateng is staying active underneath Cholmondley Smythe , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boateng keeping control of the position.
Cholmondley Smythe is keen to just control but Boateng is a slippery customer.

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.
Cholmondley Smythe tries to stand and escape but Boateng is controlling the position.
Cholmondley Smythe is looking to take a break and control but Boateng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cholmondley Smythe is just content to waste time from the top position. Boateng takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boateng holds on and takes a little breather.
Boateng keeping moving, preventing Cholmondley Smythe from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boateng controls Cholmondley Smythe momentarily but Cholmondley Smythe frees himself.
Cholmondley Smythe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cholmondley Smythe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boateng misses with a two punch combination.
Cholmondley Smythe darts in trying to clinch
and Boateng counters with a nice body shot.
Nyle Boateng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boateng scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cholmondley Smythe fails to land the takedown.
Boateng digs a good hook to Cholmondley Smythe 's body.
Cholmondley Smythe fails with the takedown

and Cholmondley Smythe is countered with a crisp right hand from Boateng that sends him to the canvas! Boateng follows him to the mat into side control.

Cholmondley Smythe is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Boateng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cholmondley Smythe , who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Boateng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boateng throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nyle Boateng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cholmondley Smythe 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe !