PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madara Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Skelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skelton has chosen Example - Midnight Run as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Uchiha
vs
Skelton

180 cm
30
160 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

176 cm
29
154 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Fishy Fighting {$15}

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Madara Uchiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Skelton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skelton dives in and scores a takedown into Uchiha's guard.

Uchiha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skelton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Uchiha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skelton is aware though and is defending well.
Skelton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Uchiha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Uchiha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skelton is aware though and is defending well.

Skelton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uchiha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skelton has managed to get both his arms back between Uchiha's legs - danger averted.
Uchiha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skelton.
Uchiha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skelton works over Uchiha with some ground and pound from 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!
Skelton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skelton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha keeping moving, preventing Skelton from controlling successfully.
Uchiha striking off his back but it's not causing Skelton any problems.
Uchiha 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.
Skelton landing with the ground and pound.
Skelton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skelton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skelton connects with a couple of short punches.

Uchiha has his foot on Skelton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skelton works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelton lands a couple of digs.
Skelton connects with a couple of short punches.
Skelton trying to control but Uchiha is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uchiha controls Skelton momentarily but Skelton frees himself.

Uchiha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skelton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skelton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uchiha's head.
Skelton trying to control but Uchiha is working from the bottom.
Skelton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skelton lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skelton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Skelton is looking to work some ground and pound but Uchiha has wrist control.
Skelton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Uchiha is looking to reverse the position.
Skelton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Skelton scoring with punches and elbows.
Uchiha looking for a sweep but Skelton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Skelton trying to control but Uchiha is having none of it.
Skelton with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skelton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Uchiha can't escape the position.
Uchiha taking shots to the head.
Uchiha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skelton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Skelton prevents Uchiha from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skelton working the ground and pound effectively.

Uchiha is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Skelton.
Oh Uchiha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Skelton! That's really hurt Uchiha and he's turned his back - Skelton keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Skelton jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Skelton!
Our winner, Manny Skelton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.