PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josie Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azrael Eurynome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Wales
vs
Eurynome

175 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josie Wales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Azrael Eurynome!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wales misses with a takedown attempt
and Eurynome counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wales with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eurynome counters with an inside leg kick.

Eurynome closes the distance and pushes Wales back into the cage.
Eurynome lands an elbow that stopped Wales in his tracks for a moment.
Wales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wales throws an elbow but it misses.
Wales takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Josie Wales has been cut.
Wales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eurynome gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Wales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Eurynome - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eurynome receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Eurynome lands a nice elbow.
Eurynome landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Eurynome scores a nice knee to the body.
Wales has had enough of the clinch but Eurynome keeps him there for the moment.
Wales tries to break the clinch but Eurynome is controlling the position.
Eurynome lands an elbow that stopped Wales in his tracks for a moment.
Eurynome lands a nice elbow.
Eurynome lands an elbow inside.
Eurynome putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wales is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eurynome lands a nice knee to the body.
Eurynome lands a body punch.
Eurynome comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eurynome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eurynome creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wales's defenses.
Eurynome creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wales's defenses.
Eurynome unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Eurynome lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eurynome.
Eurynome lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eurynome putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Eurynome.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eurynome crunches a lovely knee into Wales's ribcage.
Eurynome stalling.
Wales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eurynome.
Eurynome lands a knee to the head.
Eurynome slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Eurynome.
Wales wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Eurynome.
Eurynome scores a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eurynome.
Eurynome stalling the fight.
Eurynome is working Wales over against the cage.
Eurynome landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Eurynome landing knees to the head.
Wales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eurynome is defending well for now.
Eurynome lands an elbow inside that Wales shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Eurynome obliges.
A nice left hand lands by Eurynome.
Eurynome lands a knee to the body.
Eurynome manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eurynome lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eurynome presses Wales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eurynome presses Wales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eurynome unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eurynome.
Eurynome lands a good knee to the midsection. Wales won't want to take too many of those.
Wales being controlled against the cage.
Eurynome crunches a lovely knee into Wales's ribcage.
Eurynome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eurynome lands an elbow just above Wales 's eye.
Wales jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eurynome walks away with a smile on his face. Wales gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wales fails with the takedown
and Eurynome finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Eurynome closes the distance and clinches.
Eurynome lands a knee to the body.
Eurynome scores with a knee to the head.
Eurynome avoiding damage.
Eurynome lands an elbow inside that Wales shrugs off.
Wales trying to control the position but instead, Eurynome has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wales into the cage.
Eurynome keeps control of Wales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wales takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eurynome lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eurynome lands an elbow inside that Wales shrugs off.
Wales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eurynome just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eurynome lands a damaging elbow.
Eurynome gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wales.
Eurynome pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eurynome lands a knee to the head.
Wales tries to pull guard but Eurynome won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wales tries to stall but Eurynome uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Eurynome.
Wales takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Eurynome.
Wales is looking to control Eurynome's arms but Eurynome gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wales has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azrael Eurynome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josie Wales's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wales with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eurynome counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wales has his takedown stuffed

and Eurynome counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wales is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Eurynome.
Wales tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Wales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wales takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eurynome.
Eurynome pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eurynome connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Eurynome - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eurynome scores a nice knee to the body.
Wales drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eurynome pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wales shoots and misses
and Eurynome counters with a nice leg kick.
Wales gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eurynome counters with a low kick, right behind Wales 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eurynome lands a high kick!
Eurynome buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eurynome bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eurynome scores with a head kick.

Wales looking to score a takedown here. Eurynome is defending well but Wales drives through and ends up in Eurynome's guard.
Eurynome is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wales is looking to work some ground and pound but Eurynome has wrist control.
Wales preventing the sweep.
Wales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Eurynome is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Eurynome scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Eurynome prevents Wales from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eurynome.
Eurynome lands a knee to the head.
Eurynome lands a nice elbow.
Eurynome lands a left hand.
Wales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eurynome pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eurynome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wales letting Eurynome take a breather here.
Wales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eurynome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wales backwards.
Eurynome landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Eurynome scores with a hook to the body.
Wales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wales is trying to force a seperation but Eurynome has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome lands an elbow inside.
Wales looking for a takedown.
Wales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eurynome gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eurynome comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eurynome is leaning against Wales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eurynome lands a nice elbow.
Wales tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Eurynome - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eurynome lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eurynome is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eurynome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A body shot lands from Eurynome.
Eurynome scores a nice knee to the body.
Eurynome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eurynome lands a knee to the head.
Eurynome comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wales fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eurynome.
Eurynome lands a knee to the body.
Eurynome lands with a light punch inside.
Eurynome is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eurynome.
Wales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Azrael Eurynome seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wales tries a body shot but Eurynome blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Eurynome.
Eurynome lands an elbow that stopped Wales in his tracks for a moment.
Eurynome wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Wales.
Wales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eurynome prevents the takedown attempt.
Eurynome avoiding damage.
Wales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eurynome is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eurynome comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eurynome with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azrael Eurynome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josie Wales's cut.
That's time! Wales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Both fighters circling a little - Eurynome finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wales fails with the takedown
and Eurynome counters with a body kick that stops Wales in his tracks momentarily.
Wales misses with a takedown
and Eurynome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wales with a poor takedown
and Eurynome counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Wales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eurynome scores with a head kick. Wales tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wales gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eurynome counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eurynome.
Eurynome lands with a nice body kick.

Eurynome has Wales up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wales with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eurynome gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Eurynome crunches a lovely knee into Wales's ribcage.
Eurynome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eurynome with a knee to the head.
Eurynome will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wales up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Eurynome obliges.
Eurynome gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Eurynome lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eurynome lands a knee to the body.
Eurynome avoiding damage.
Eurynome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eurynome landing knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Eurynome lands a nice knee to the body.
Eurynome is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Eurynome.
Eurynome lands a good knee to the midsection. Wales won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Eurynome.
Eurynome is working Wales over against the cage.
Eurynome lands an elbow just above Wales 's eye.
Eurynome stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Eurynome.
Eurynome lands a knee to the head.
Wales is trying to maintain a safe position but Eurynome gets an underhook and turns Wales into the cage.
Eurynome keeps control of Wales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Eurynome.
A knee to the head by Eurynome.
Wales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eurynome smiles and moves away.

Wales closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eurynome to the mat! Eurynome manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Azrael Eurynome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wales is looking to work some ground and pound but Eurynome has wrist control.
Wales throwing strikes but missing.
Wales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wales landing some decent shots from guard.
Wales won't allow Eurynome to get back to his feet.
Wales looking to pass the guard.

That's four 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.
Wales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eurynome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eurynome utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eurynome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eurynome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wales throwing strikes but missing.
Eurynome utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Josie Wales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azrael Eurynome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eurynome winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azrael Eurynome!