PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazna Futzchag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Futzchag is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dione . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mack
vs
Futzchag

182 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kazna Futzchag!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack shoots and misses

and Futzchag counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mack's guard now.
Futzchag looking to pass the guard.

Futzchag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Futzchag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mack wants to stand but Futzchag is controlling the position.

Futzchag drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Futzchag jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Futzchag is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mack is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mack has escaped and now he's on top!
Mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Futzchag on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Futzchag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mack advances to half guard.
Mack not doing much here.

Mack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack trying to control from Futzchag's half guard. Futzchag has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mack is looking to work some ground and pound but Futzchag has wrist control.
Mack scoring with some ground and pound.
Mack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futzchag keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Mack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Futzchag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mack is pushing down on Futzchag's leg trying to pass to half guard. Futzchag is fighting to maintain full guard but Mack has managed to sneak the leg through.
Futzchag looks gassed!
Mack wants to pass to mount but Futzchag is defending the position.
Mack is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Futzchag blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mack.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack winds up and cracks Futzchag with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mack is just content to waste time from the top position. Futzchag takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Futzchag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mack working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Mack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mack throws a low kick but Futzchag moves out of range easily.

Mack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Futzchag napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Futzchag sneaks back into half guard.

Mack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Futzchag doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mack.
Futzchag keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Futzchag makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Futzchag.
Kyle Mack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mack is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mack throws a big right hand that misses.
Mack pushes down on Futzchag's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to get back to his feet.
Mack is controlling the pace.
Futzchag regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mack.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack looking to sit in guard and control but Futzchag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mack is looking to stand up but Futzchag isn't so interested in that idea.
Mack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mack tries to get out of the position.
Mack seems keen to control Futzchag's posture.
Mack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Futzchag advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Futzchag working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Futzchag tries for a kimura but Mack is defending well.
Futzchag is breathing heavily.

Futzchag is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mack tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Mack dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mack shoots in and drives through. Futzchag sprawls well.

Mack gets tackled into the cage by Futzchag. Futzchag maintains the clinch.
Mack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Futzchag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Futzchag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mack's efforts to push away.
Futzchag trying to land knees to the body.
Futzchag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Futzchag is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack is trying to drag Futzchag to the mat but Futzchag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Futzchag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mack.
Mack taking a break here but Futzchag is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mack controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mack is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Futzchag still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Futzchag has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Futzchag goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mack rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Futzchag's guard! Nice work there by Mack!
Futzchag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to control from the top but Futzchag keeps moving.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Futzchag is keeping the position.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
Kyle Mack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Mack has gone for a leg lock! Futzchag slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mack's guard.
Kazna Futzchag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Futzchag prevents Mack from getting back to his feet.
Mack wants to sweep here but Futzchag controlling him for the moment.

Futzchag is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mack is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mack has escaped and now he's on top!
Mack throws and elbow that misses. Futzchag uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mack's guard. Nice move by Futzchag!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Mack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mack, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Mack!