PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yong Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Neon Indian - Slumlord. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Wright
vs
Daddy

165 cm
32
143 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

165 cm
24
142 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Machiavelli Boutique
Arcticus University: London

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Yong Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mack Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
A little jabbing left from Daddy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
A cross from Wright lands.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daddy looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daddy pushes off an throws an elbow but Wright leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daddy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daddy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Wright dives in and scores a takedown into Daddy's guard.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wright manages to pass to side control.

Wright has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright is working for a submission of some sort.
Daddy is refusing to be controlled, as Wright sits in half guard.
Daddy pushes Wright off looking to stand but Wright dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Wright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daddy is looking to escape.
Wright throwing shots but Daddy is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright is keen to just control but Daddy is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daddy is trying to escape back to his feet but Wright uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Daddy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Wright swings around for an armbar but Daddy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wright's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright has a closed guard, preventing Daddy from standing up.
Daddy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Daddy preventing the sweep.
Wright has a closed guard, preventing Daddy from standing up.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Daddy is proving a slippery customer.
Daddy wanted to stand there but Wright had control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab by Wright.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Yong Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Daddy sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daddy looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daddy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daddy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Daddy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wright is controlling him.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy wants to stand but Wright is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yong Wright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daddy! But no joy.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Daddy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Daddy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.
Wright working the head and body with strikes.
Wright trying to control from half guard but Daddy is working away.
Wright prevents Daddy from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright seems to be working for a kimura but Daddy defends the submission attempt.
Daddy pushes Wright off looking to stand but Wright dives back in and keeps control.
Wright lands strikes from half guard.
Yong Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daddy defending well though.
Wright prevents Daddy from standing back up.

Daddy is defending against the submission attempts here by Wright.
Daddy is trying to stand back up but Wright is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wright thows a huge punch but Daddy dodges it nicely.
Wright wants to control but Daddy is keeping him busy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daddy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
Daddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.

Wright is trying to work for a kimura but Daddy is defending well.
Wright working Daddy over with strikes.
Daddy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wright manages to mount him!
Wright unloading with bombs!
Wright won't let Daddy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wright looking to finish with strikes here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Daddy is trying to stand but he's just given Wright his back.

Daddy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wright gets his way!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yong Wright dominated that second round.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Wright throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Daddy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wright is in Daddy's guard.
Daddy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wright is controlling him.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright misses with a takedown
and Daddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Mack Daddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright shoots in and drives through. Daddy sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yong Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daddy counters with a stiff right hand.
Mack Daddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daddy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Wright is rocked!
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daddy sprawls well. Daddy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Daddy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daddy misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wright.
Wright shoots in and drives through. Daddy sprawls well.

Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wright showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daddy looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to control. Daddy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Wright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daddy is just riding it out for now. Wright eventually gives up the hold.
Wright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.
Wright passes to side control.
Wright taking a breather here.
Daddy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wright asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Daddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yong Wright!
Yong Wright spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.