PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Massey
vs
Backscratcher

184 cm
26
194 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
190 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Backscratcher!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Backscratcher to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Eli Massey has been cut.
Massey connects with the punch.
Backscratcher walks into a jab.
Backscratcher lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backscratcher fails with the takedown
and Massey counters with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Massey catches Backscratcher right on the button with a cross.
Backscratcher's coach down at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Backscratcher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Backscratcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Massey. Massey obviously looking to wear him down.
Backscratcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Massey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Backscratcher is trying to improve his position.
Backscratcher can't do much from the bottom here.
Massey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Backscratcher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Massey.
Backscratcher wants to control but Massey postures up.
Backscratcher taking a bit of punishment here - Massey scoring with strikes.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Backscratcher is trying to control Massey's posture but Massey avoids it.

Massey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Massey is looking to take a break and control but Backscratcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Massey is trying to get an arm triangle but Backscratcher is defending well.
Backscratcher keeps Massey under control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backscratcher tries to bench press Massey off him but Massey keeps the position.
Backscratcher dodges the ground and pound from Massey.
Massey working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backscratcher struggling a bit here.
Massey with the ground and pound but Backscratcher regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Backscratcher keeping control of the position.
Massey trying to control the action but Backscratcher is working from the bottom.
Backscratcher is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Backscratcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Massey seems to be looking for submissions.
Backscratcher gets back to full guard.
Backscratcher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Massey won't allow Backscratcher to sweep him here.
Backscratcher will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Massey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Backscratcher tries to buck Massey off but Massey is having none of it.
Backscratcher managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Massey.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Backscratcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Massey working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Massey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Massey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Massey scoring with punches and elbows.
Backscratcher prevents Massey from moving into mount.
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Massey tries to score with some ground and pound. Backscratcher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Backscratcher wants to control but Massey postures up.

Massey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massey cracks Backscratcher with a big right hand but Backscratcher just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Backscratcher takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Massey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eli Massey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Massey misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Massey. Beautiful body shot.
Massey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Backscratcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Massey misses with a few strikes there.

Massey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Backscratcher trying to keep a closed guard but Massey is proving a slippery customer.
Massey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Massey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Backscratcher is trying to keep Massey in close.
Massey tries to free his leg and advance position but Backscratcher is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massey preventing the sweep.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Massey wants to control from the top but Backscratcher keeps moving.
Backscratcher is trying to keep Massey in close.
Backscratcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Massey is one step ahead there.
Massey is in close to Backscratcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Massey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Backscratcher looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Backscratcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Backscratcher, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey postures up in Backscratcher's guard and throws a big left but Backscratcher blocks it.
Backscratcher working a defensive guard here.
Massey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Backscratcher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Massey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Massey postures up in Backscratcher's guard and throws a big left but Backscratcher blocks it.
Massey works over Backscratcher with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backscratcher wants to control the position but Massey says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Massey throws a strike but Backscratcher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Massey distracts Backscratcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Backscratcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Massey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Backscratcher is trying to keep Massey in close.
Massey trying to control but Backscratcher is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Backscratcher looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Massey passes into half guard.
Massey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Massey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Backscratcher's head.
Massey wants to control but Backscratcher is keeping him busy.
Massey working over Backscratcher with some ground and pound. Backscratcher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Backscratcher trying to control from the bottom.
Massey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Backscratcher has hold of Massey's hands but Massey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Backscratcher is rocked!
Massey working over Backscratcher with some ground and pound. Backscratcher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Backscratcher is still in real trouble! Can Massey finish him?
Massey scores with a big shot! Backscratcher's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Backscratcher! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Massey!
Our winner, Eli Massey, 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.