PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Child kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is VooDoo Child. 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?

Child
vs
Wright

187 cm
21
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

BlackStar Athletics

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Wright!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
Child thows a body kick. Wright tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Child, which made it look bad.
Child bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Child, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Child throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wright.
Child feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.

Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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!

Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Child has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Child is trying to control but can't.

Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Child has managed to free his arm - good work.

Wright is looking for a kimura but Child is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wright to get the leverage.

Child looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Wright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Child is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Wright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Child defends it well.
Child's coaches at The Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Child has managed to free his arm - good work.
Child is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Child is defending against the submission attempts here by Wright.

Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Child has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Child gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Child is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright stands and throws Child's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Wright is trying to get an arm triangle but Child is defending well.

Wright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Child rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wright's guard! Nice work there by Child!
Child passes Wright's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wright.

Wright looking for a guillotine here but Child defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Wright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Child gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Child trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Wright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Child doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wright is tightening it up a little... Child has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Child reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Child taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Wright!