PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between A W Rootbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Madd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rootbeer comes to the cage accompanied by Amburgers and Wootbeer. Luke Madd is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

W Rootbeer
vs
Madd

180 cm
24
176 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

186 cm
25
175 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, A W Rootbeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Madd!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rootbeer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madd paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Rootbeer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Madd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rootbeer throwing strikes but Madd manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rootbeer is looking to regain half guard here but Madd keeps moving and retains side control.

Madd stands up.
Rootbeer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rootbeer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Madd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rootbeer scores a takedown into full mount!
Madd really wants to buck Rootbeer off and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Rootbeer.
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!

Rootbeer is working for a guillotine from mount but Madd frees his head quite easily.
Rootbeer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootbeer misses with a head shot.
Madd avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rootbeer.
Rootbeer unloads with some shots from mount but Madd bucks and avoids them well.
Rootbeer wants to take Madd's back here but Madd is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rootbeer throws some wild stikes that Madd manages to avoid easily.

Rootbeer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Madd is now in Rootbeer's guard. A big mistake from Rootbeer there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rootbeer looking to control.
Rootbeer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Madd!
Madd is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rootbeer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Madd?
Rootbeer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Rootbeer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Madd has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Rootbeer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Madd is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Madd and Rootbeer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madd is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rootbeer is controlling him well.
Madd is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rootbeer is trying to ground and pound but Madd uses the momentary lack of control by Rootbeer to regain half guard.

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.

Rootbeer seems to be working for a kimura but Madd defends the submission attempt.
Madd wants to get back to his feet.

Rootbeer is working for a kimura but Madd is defending it quite comfortably.

Rootbeer 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A W Rootbeer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Madd throws a nice looking combination but Rootbeer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madd avoids the head kick by Rootbeer.
Rootbeer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madd tries to avoid it but Rootbeer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madd to the ground. Madd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Madd.
Madd misses with a body shot.
Rootbeer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Madd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rootbeer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madd circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for A W Rootbeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rootbeer fails with the takedown.
Madd throws a nice looking combination but Rootbeer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madd thuds his right hand into Rootbeer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Madd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madd looks to land a combination but Rootbeer avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Rootbeer looking for submissions off his back.

Madd decides to return to a standing position.
Rootbeer avoids the head kick by Madd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rootbeer tries to pull guard but Madd won't allow it.
Rootbeer fails to pull guard.

Rootbeer lands a takedown into guard.
Madd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madd keeping full guard, as Rootbeer tries to pass.
Rootbeer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer wants to pass the guard but Madd is keeping the position.
Madd keeping moving, preventing Rootbeer from controlling successfully.
Madd wants to get back to his feet but Rootbeer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rootbeer looking to pass the guard.
A W Rootbeer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer throws and elbow that misses. Madd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rootbeer's guard. Nice move by Madd!
Rootbeer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madd manages to get himself to full guard.
Rootbeer is looking to work some ground and pound but Madd has wrist control.
Madd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rootbeer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Madd manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Rootbeer is looking for a triangle but Madd pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rootbeer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Madd has managed to get both his arms back between Rootbeer's legs - danger averted.

Madd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Madd stands up and waves to Rootbeer to follow him.
Rootbeer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rootbeer misses with a takedown
and Rootbeer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madd tests Rootbeer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rootbeer dives in and grabs Madd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Madd pushes down on Rootbeer's head and hops out.
A combination from Madd does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Madd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rootbeer has his takedown stuffed
and Madd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Madd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rootbeer.
Rootbeer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rootbeer somewhat.
Rootbeer tries for a takedown but Madd circles away easily

and Madd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rootbeer's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for A W Rootbeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Madd stands up from Rootbeer's guard - Madd perhaps looking for a knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Madd.
Rootbeer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Madd counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rootbeer!
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!
Rootbeer is working to get back to half guard.

Madd is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Rootbeer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rootbeer slips a jab and a cross from Madd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madd cracks a nice hook into Rootbeer's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rootbeer did well to prevent Madd getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rootbeer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Madd pulls his head out easily.

Madd stands up from half guard.
Madd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Rootbeer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Madd to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Madd is looking to stand up but Rootbeer won't let him.

Rootbeer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madd defends well.

Rootbeer scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer misses with a takedown attempt
and Madd counters with a right hand to the body.
Madd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Madd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rootbeer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Madd wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
Rootbeer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Madd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Madd lands.
Madd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rootbeer.
Rootbeer misses with a takedown attempt

and Madd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Madd decides to stand and escape the position.
Rootbeer shoots in for a takedown but Madd shows good takedown defense.
Madd throws a nice looking combination but Rootbeer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Madd does no damage.
Rootbeer moves in looking to clinch but Madd pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rootbeer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Madd did well to prevent Rootbeer getting side control.

Rootbeer is working for a kimura here but Madd manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rootbeer's guard.

Madd gets to his feet - Rootbeer follows without any prompting.
Rootbeer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rootbeer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Madd's waist but Madd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rootbeer off to one side.
Luke Madd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rootbeer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rootbeer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Madd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rootbeer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madd.

Madd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rootbeer!

Madd is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nice sprawl there from Madd as Rootbeer shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madd looks to land a combination but Rootbeer avoids it well.
Rootbeer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Madd counters with a three punch combo that has Rootbeer backing up. Rootbeer nods at Madd to acknowledge the strikes.
Rootbeer shoots in but Madd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Madd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Rootbeer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Madd misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rootbeer.
Madd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rootbeer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madd scores with a one two! Rootbeer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madd misses with a double jab.
Rootbeer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Madd pinned against the cage. Madd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Madd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Madd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Madd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Madd!