PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craw Money (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.

Maddox
vs
Money

190 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craw Money!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maddox clinches.
Maddox tries to pull guard but Money forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Money working hard to break the clinch.
Maddox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Money's efforts to push away.
Money stops a takedown attempt from Maddox.
Money is pressed up against the cage. Maddox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Money down to the mat. Money avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been told by Maddox's head coaches at Team Alfalfa Meal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maddox wants to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox moves out of range as Money strikes.
Money throws a body shot but no joy.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money throws out a counter right but Maddox avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maddox.
A little jabbing left from Money on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Money misses the shot to the body.
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maddox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maddox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Money has one foot on Maddox's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Money as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Money, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Maddox has managed to clinch.
Money has had enough of the clinch but Maddox keeps him there for the moment.
Maddox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Money gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money is trying to push Maddox away but Maddox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maddox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Money gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maddox jumps guard but Money turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maddox prevents Money from breaking the clinch.
Maddox tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four 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.
Maddox tries for a takedown but Money manages to get underhooks.
Money just leaning against Maddox, taking a breather.
Money taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maddox has Money pressed against the cage, preventing Money from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maddox keeps control of Money as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Money is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maddox tries to clinch up
and Money connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craw Money dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maddox drives through and clinches with Money against the cage.
Money working hard to break the clinch.
Money is trying to force a seperation but Maddox has the dominant position.
Money is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Money has had enough of the clinch but Maddox keeps him there for the moment.
Maddox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Money prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox has Money pressed against the cage, preventing Money from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Money's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money is trying to break the clinch but Maddox is controlling him.
Maddox tries to pull guard but Money forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money working hard to break the clinch.
Money wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maddox is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maddox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maddox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Money is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Money is trying to break free.

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.
Maddox can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Money's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maddox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Money gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Money looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Money is looking to break free of the clinch but Maddox has double underhooks.
Money prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maddox fails to pull guard.
Maddox is trying to drag Money to the mat but Money just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Money wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Money taking a breather.
Maddox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Money prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maddox has Money pressed against the cage, preventing Money from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Money has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Money prevents the takedown attempt.
Maddox prevents Money from breaking the clinch.
Maddox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Maddox gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maddox keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craw Money showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Money buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maddox tries to clinch up
and Money counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Maddox.
Maddox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Money throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maddox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Money counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Money to counter with a crisp jab.
Money misses with a shot to the body

and Maddox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maddox.
Money is looking to stand up but Maddox isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maddox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Money wants to stand up but Maddox is controlling him.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox advances position into side control!
Money is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maddox has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maddox landing a few strikes.
Money avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maddox.
Maddox tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maddox tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Money is pushing Maddox's head away, looking to escape. Maddox manages to hold on to the position though.
Maddox is chipping away with strikes.
Money on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money dodges the ground and pound from Maddox.
We've been informed that Money has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Money taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maddox wants to control but Money is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maddox in side control, throwing shots but Money defends.
An elbow from Maddox crashes against the mat.
Maddox tries to score with some ground and pound. Money controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Maddox working the ground and pound from side control.
Maddox throws a strike aimed at the side of Money's head but Money avoids it well.
Money managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maddox.
Maddox wants to control but Money is keeping him busy.
Maddox scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maddox staying calm.
Maddox wants to control but Money is keeping him busy.
Marc Maddox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddox is putting a hurting on Money here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maddox is working Money over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Money is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Money is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Money 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craw Money!
Craw Money decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.