PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cold comes into the arena with 50 Cent - God Gave Me Style blaring out of the sound system. Fury has chosen Beast ! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bryan Fury enters the cage!

Cold
vs
Fury

175 cm
26
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Fury!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury swings widly with a right hand

and Cold counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cold.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fury can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cold controls the pace.
Fury is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Fury scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fury throws a right hand that misses

and Cold counters with a shoot takedown. Fury fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Cold wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Cold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fury is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cold is working Fury over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cold prevents Fury from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cold.
Fury is looking to stand up but Cold isn't so interested in that idea.
Fury looks gassed!
Cold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fury is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ray Cold just wasn't active enough.
Fury misses with a hook

and Cold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cold.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fury gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Cold gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cold stops Fury from standing up.
Cold is stalling in the full guard.
Cold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cold asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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!
Cold working the ground and pound.
Cold looks up at the clock and then as Fury takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cold smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fury tries to escape but Cold is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cold landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Fury's face as Cold controls the position.
Cold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cold working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fury is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here as Cold stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cold asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cold controlling the position from side mount.

We're going to have a standup here because Ray Cold wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fury misses with an uppercut

and Cold counters with a takedown into side control.
Cold just content to control the position.
Cold cracks Fury with a big elbow.
Fury wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury trying to remain calm as Cold controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cold landing a few strikes.
Fury is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cold has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cold slows the pace down.
Fury stops Cold from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Fury's face as Cold controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cold scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here as Cold stalls from top position.
Fury taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Cold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fury swings widly with a right hand

and Cold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cold.
Fury is trying to push Cold away but Cold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fury pulls his leg out and moves away.

Fury gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cold to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fury is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fury keeping full guard, as Cold tries to pass.
Cold throws a big right hand that misses.
Cold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cold prevents Fury from getting back to his feet.
Fury is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
Fury is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold prevents Fury from getting back to his feet.
Cold throwing strikes but missing.
Fury is looking to stand up but Cold isn't so interested in that idea.
Cold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fury wants to stand but Cold is controlling the position.
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Cold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cold slows the pace down in half guard.
Cold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cold is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cold stops Fury from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cold controlling the action here.
Cold prevents Fury from standing back up.
Cold working over Fury with some ground and pound. Fury looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cold controlling the action here.
Cold trying to pass the guard but Fury defending well.
Cold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cold working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Cold seems content to control.
Ray Cold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fury is trying to stand back up but Cold is controlling him
Well, if Cold is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fury tries to kick Cold off but Cold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fury won't allow Cold to pass to mount.
Cold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury has hold of Cold's hands but Cold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cold trying to control the pace.
Fury wants to get back to his feet.
Cold drops an elbow to the side of Fury's head.
Cold wants to pass the guard but Fury is defending well.
Cold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Cold.
Cold wants to free his trapped foot but Fury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Cold there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fury wants to get back to his feet.
Cold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Cold dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fury rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Cold shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cold works his way into full mount!
Fury wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cold landing punches.
Cold pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fury trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cold scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fury?
Fury is bucking up trying to escape but Cold cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cold with shots to the head and body - Fury looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cold breaks from Fury's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Fury is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fury is still in real trouble! Can Cold finish him?
Cold is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cold content just to control the position here.
Cold postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fury looks a forlorn figure.
Cold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fury seems to have recovered his senses.
Cold connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fury is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fury in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cold is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fury can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cold working the ground and pound effectively.
Cold content just to control the position here.
Fury is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cold pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fury in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is trying to stand.
Cold looking to finish Fury with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fury!
Cold controlling from mount.
Cold working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cold landing shots from mount.
Fury is in a horrible position here. Cold smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cold content just to control the position here.
Bryan Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fury squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cold lands with some strikes.
Cold punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cold lands a big shot there that rocks Fury but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cold lands a big shot to the head and Fury winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ray Cold!
Ray Cold took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'All i have to say im glad all my hard work paiad off , 1st I thank god and Jesus Christ my lord . my family and my coaches and training partners and Last but not east my manager. Thank u all'.