PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Mulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Trill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulligan comes to the cage accompanied by Primus-- Wynonas big brown beaver. Trill has chosen They Will Kill Us All - The Bronx as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mulligan
vs
Trill

211 cm
23
290 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

213 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Mulligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Trill!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trill lands a big shot that drops Mulligan! Can he finish him?

Mulligan is rocked!

It looks like Mickey Mulligan has been cut.
Trill trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Mulligan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trill wanted to stand there but Mulligan had control of the position.
Trill looking to pass the guard.
Mulligan seems to have got his legs back now.

Mulligan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Mulligan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Trill from controlling successfully.

Mulligan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trill trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mulligan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mulligan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Trill from controlling successfully.

Mulligan has his foot on Trill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trill works his way back into a safe position though.
Trill trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mulligan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trill wants to get up but he can't break Mulligan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trill preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mulligan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trill cracks Mulligan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mulligan loads up on a big right hand but Trill slips the punch.
Trill throws a nice looking combination but Mulligan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trill throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Mulligan tumbling to the canvas!

Mulligan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Trill is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mulligan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Trill's back instead.
Mulligan is breathing heavily.
I really don't envy Trill right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trill is trying to get back to his feet but Mulligan has full control of the position and if anything, Trill has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mulligan throwing sloppy strikes.
Trill is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mulligan is not going to allow Trill to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulligan has the hooks in. Trill is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Trill wants to control his opponent's hands but Mulligan gets his hands free.
Mulligan has the hooks in. Trill is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Trill preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mulligan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trill is trying to get back to his feet but Mulligan has full control of the position and if anything, Trill has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Trill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mulligan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trill trying to control the hands but Mulligan won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Trill's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trill looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Trill is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan lands a shot to the head.

Trill manages to stand up with Mulligan still on his back. Eventually Mulligan drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Mulligan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Trill misses with a double jab.
Mulligan shoots in and drives through. Trill sprawls well.
Trill connects with a body shot.
Crack! A monster head kick from Trill and Mulligan falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Trill!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrew Trill!