PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Faraday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanay Ulrik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Faraday
vs
Ulrik

180 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

223 cm
24
271 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Faraday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sanay Ulrik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Faraday.

Faraday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Faraday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ulrik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Faraday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulrik has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Faraday is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ulrik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Faraday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulrik has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulrik tries to buck Faraday off but Faraday is having none of it.

Faraday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Faraday tries for a kimura but Ulrik is defending well.
Ulrik tries to improve position but can't.
Ulrik can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Faraday tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faraday has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Faraday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Faraday wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ulrik, who protects the arm well.
Faraday trying to control the action but Ulrik is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faraday working the head with strikes.

Faraday swings around for an armbar but Ulrik sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Faraday's guard.
Faraday on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Faraday tries to get out of the position.
Faraday wants to hit a switch here but Ulrik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Faraday there!
Faraday is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Faraday is working hard here to advance position.
Faraday wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ulrik trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ulrik doesn't have the hooks in and Faraday manages to turn into his guard.
Faraday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ulrik keeping moving, preventing Faraday from controlling successfully.
Faraday wants to pass the guard but Ulrik is keeping the position.
Faraday stopping the sweep attempt from Ulrik.
Faraday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Faraday dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ulrik enables Faraday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ulrik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Faraday tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulrik is retaining full guard.
Ulrik is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ulrik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faraday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faraday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Faraday controlling from the top position.
Faraday looking to pass the guard.
Faraday passes Ulrik's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faraday is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Faraday is working for an americana but Ulrik has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Faraday was thinking about the submission.
Faraday is looking to advance position but Ulrik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Faraday is trying to escape the mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Faraday here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Faraday wants to control but Ulrik is having none of it.
Faraday might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faraday tries to reverse the position but Ulrik maintains control.
Faraday gets back to half guard.
Faraday tries to roll over but Ulrik keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Faraday manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Faraday looking for a guillotine here but Ulrik defends easily.

Faraday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulrik defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faraday working for submissions but it's allowed Ulrik to get to half guard.
Faraday works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ulrik wants to stand but Faraday is controlling his posture from full guard.

Faraday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ulrik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ulrik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Faraday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faraday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ulrik is one step ahead there.
Faraday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faraday looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ulrik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Faraday dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Faraday looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ulrik doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Faraday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulrik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faraday sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ulrik's guard.
King Faraday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Faraday is working for a kimura but Ulrik is defending it quite comfortably.
Faraday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulrik keeps working.
Ulrik trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Faraday manages to pass to mount!
Faraday throws a wild left hand from mount and Ulrik manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faraday is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulrik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Faraday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ulrik tries to get to full guard but Faraday has control of the leg.

Faraday is looking for a kimura but Ulrik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Faraday to get the leverage.
Faraday is pressing down on Ulrik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ulrik is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faraday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulrik keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrik is looking to improve his position.
Faraday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Faraday is working for a submission of some sort.

Faraday is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Faraday trying to mount his opponent but Ulrik defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faraday looking for a submission but Ulrik manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Faraday passes Ulrik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Faraday wants to free his trapped foot but Ulrik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ulrik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Faraday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Faraday wants to work for an arm triangle but Ulrik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Faraday knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ulrik on the ground.
Ulrik trying to control here.
Faraday trying to mount his opponent but Ulrik defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faraday stalling away here and it's allowed Ulrik to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ulrik has momentary wrist control but Faraday slips an elbow through the middle.

Faraday drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ulrik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Faraday has Ulrik in his guard.

Faraday is looking for a triangle but Ulrik pushes his legs off easily.

Faraday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulrik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Faraday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ulrik defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Faraday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faraday has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Faraday!