PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Punchy McArmsnappington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McArmsnappington
vs
Douglas

185 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Sparta Fightware

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Punchy McArmsnappington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Douglas!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Douglas shoots in and gets a takedown into McArmsnappington's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

McArmsnappington working for a triangle but Douglas defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Douglas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McArmsnappington's guard.
McArmsnappington works his way to full guard. Good work.
McArmsnappington working a defensive guard here.
McArmsnappington tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McArmsnappington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Douglas trying to control but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.

McArmsnappington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Douglas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McArmsnappington is keeping the position for now.
McArmsnappington is trying to keep Douglas in close.
Douglas wants to pass the guard but McArmsnappington is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Douglas drops back looking for a leg! McArmsnappington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McArmsnappington manages to kick Douglas off! Douglas jumps back into McArmsnappington's guard.
Douglas pushing down on McArmsnappington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

McArmsnappington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Douglas trying to mount his opponent but McArmsnappington defends it.
Douglas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McArmsnappington tries to roll over but Douglas keeps him under control.

Douglas seems to be looking for submissions.
Douglas trying to control the action but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.
McArmsnappington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Douglas trying to control from half guard but McArmsnappington is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas passes to side control.
McArmsnappington struggling a bit here.
McArmsnappington tries to buck Douglas off but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArmsnappington stops Douglas from passing to mount.
McArmsnappington wants to control but Douglas postures up.

Douglas tries for a kimura but McArmsnappington is defending well.
McArmsnappington is trying to control Douglas's posture but Douglas avoids it.
McArmsnappington prevents Douglas from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Douglas is trying to get an arm triangle but McArmsnappington is defending well.
Douglas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Douglas trying to control the action but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.
McArmsnappington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Douglas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McArmsnappington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Douglas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McArmsnappington defends it well.
McArmsnappington is staying active underneath Douglas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Douglas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McArmsnappington is just riding it out for now. Douglas eventually gives up the hold.
McArmsnappington wants to control but Douglas is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is keen to just control but McArmsnappington is a slippery customer.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but McArmsnappington defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Douglas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McArmsnappington is just riding it out for now. Douglas eventually gives up the hold.

McArmsnappington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Douglas pulls his head out easily.
McArmsnappington manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArmsnappington is trying to control the position but Douglas postures up.
McArmsnappington keeping full guard, as Douglas tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArmsnappington thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McArmsnappington gets tackled into the cage by Douglas. Douglas maintains the clinch.
Douglas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McArmsnappington blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Douglas pulls guard.
Douglas trying to control the position.
Douglas wants to sweep but no luck.
McArmsnappington throwing strikes from guard but Douglas blocks nicely.

McArmsnappington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McArmsnappington trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Charles Douglas has got the better of the ground game so far.
McArmsnappington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McArmsnappington throwing strikes from guard but Douglas blocks nicely.

Douglas looking for a guillotine here but McArmsnappington defends easily.
McArmsnappington throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Douglas is working for a guillotine from mount but McArmsnappington frees his head quite easily.
McArmsnappington is looking to get to half guard.
McArmsnappington tries to hold on but Douglas postures up.
McArmsnappington is looking to improve his position but Douglas isn't that keen on the idea.
McArmsnappington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Douglas wants to control the pace but McArmsnappington is squirming around nicely.

Douglas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McArmsnappington is surviving well by controlling Douglas's body position as best he can.
Douglas trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington working to try and regain half guard.
Douglas trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Douglas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McArmsnappington has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Douglas looking to secure an arm triangle but McArmsnappington defends it well.
McArmsnappington tries to reverse the position but Douglas maintains control.
Douglas looking to control but McArmsnappington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McArmsnappington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McArmsnappington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Douglas.

Douglas has control of McArmsnappington's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McArmsnappington regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington tries to lock up and control but Douglas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McArmsnappington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Douglas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McArmsnappington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Douglas is keeping the position for now.

Douglas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
McArmsnappington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McArmsnappington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McArmsnappington passes Douglas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Douglas gets back to full guard.
Douglas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McArmsnappington looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington stands and throws Douglas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Douglas gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArmsnappington prevents Douglas from improving his position.
McArmsnappington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McArmsnappington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McArmsnappington tries to control but Douglas wriggling away.

McArmsnappington wants to finish this one by submission but Douglas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McArmsnappington.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas is desperately trying to improve his position but McArmsnappington has a good base and remains in mount.
McArmsnappington with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Douglas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArmsnappington.
McArmsnappington looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
McArmsnappington scores with a decent looking hook.
Punchy McArmsnappington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Douglas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Douglas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Douglas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McArmsnappington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on McArmsnappington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Douglas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McArmsnappington is trying to get back to half guard.
McArmsnappington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Douglas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McArmsnappington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Douglas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. McArmsnappington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

McArmsnappington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douglas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Douglas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Douglas trying to control but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.
Douglas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McArmsnappington looking for a sweep. Not yet McArmsnappington, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully.

McArmsnappington working for a triangle but Douglas defends it easily.
Douglas controlling from the top position.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but McArmsnappington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArmsnappington throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McArmsnappington keeping full guard, as Douglas tries to pass.
Douglas stopping the sweep attempt from McArmsnappington.
Douglas's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Douglas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Douglas tries to clinch there but McArmsnappington circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArmsnappington.
McArmsnappington just misses with a punch to the body.
McArmsnappington lands a head shot.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArmsnappington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from McArmsnappington.

Douglas gets a clinch.
McArmsnappington tries to pull guard but Douglas won't allow it.
Douglas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Douglas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douglas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McArmsnappington up against the cage.
Douglas misses with a knee to the head.
Douglas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas stalls.

Douglas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McArmsnappington regains 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!

McArmsnappington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Douglas defends it easily.

Douglas 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McArmsnappington is on top in guard.

McArmsnappington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArmsnappington stopping the sweep attempt from Douglas.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Punchy McArmsnappington.
I think Douglas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Charles Douglas!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Charles Douglas!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Charles Douglas!

Charles Douglas wins by unanimous decision!
Charles Douglas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.