PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Testing Inprogress (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murat Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Inprogress
vs
Orgun

190 cm
27
155 lbs
8 - 5 - 2

170 cm
46
155 lbs
31 - 27 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Testing Inprogress!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Murat Orgun!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inprogress moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inprogress leaves Orgun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orgun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inprogress sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orgun somewhat.
Inprogress connects with a right hand. Orgun shakes it off.
Orgun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inprogress counters with a nice leg kick.
Testing Inprogress has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murat Orgun.

Inprogress closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orgun quickly recovers to half guard.
Inprogress is controlling the pace.
Inprogress trying to control the action but Orgun is working from the bottom.
Orgun trying to get back to full guard but Inprogress takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun gets back to half guard.
Inprogress is looking to take a break and control but Orgun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orgun tries to roll over but Inprogress keeps him under control.
Inprogress content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Orgun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orgun is pressing down on Inprogress's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orgun is trying to keep Inprogress in close.
Inprogress preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orgun keeping moving, preventing Inprogress from controlling successfully.
Inprogress preventing the sweep.
Inprogress stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orgun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inprogress's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Inprogress trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orgun is trying to keep Inprogress in close.
Inprogress won't allow Orgun to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Inprogress sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orgun's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orgun tries to roll over but Inprogress keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orgun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Inprogress stands and throws Orgun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Orgun is looking for a sweep.
Inprogress trying to control the action but Orgun is working from the bottom.
Orgun wants to control but Inprogress postures up.
Inprogress trying to control the position but Orgun is working away.
Orgun is trying to get back to half guard.

Inprogress thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Orgun works his way into side control.
Inprogress manages to get back to half guard.
Orgun wants to free his trapped foot but Inprogress is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Inprogress wants to control but Orgun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Orgun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Inprogress is trying to control but can't.
Orgun works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Testing Inprogress dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Orgun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orgun dives in and grabs Inprogress's left leg, looking for a takedown. Inprogress pushes down on Orgun's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orgun.
Orgun walks into a left hand.
Inprogress lands a head shot.
We've been informed that Orgun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Orgun has a takedown stuffed.
Testing Inprogress has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murat Orgun.
Orgun dives in and grabs Inprogress's left leg, looking for a takedown. Inprogress pushes down on Orgun's head and hops out.
Inprogress is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orgun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inprogress as he jumps to the side.
Inprogress keeps Orgun at a distance using the push kick.
Inprogress scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orgun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Inprogress circles away.
Inprogress is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orgun can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inprogress is looking to chop away at Orgun's legs.
Inprogress comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orgun shoots in but Inprogress avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orgun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Inprogress lands a nice shot to the body.
Murat Orgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inprogress misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orgun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inprogress counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Inprogress connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Inprogress. No joy for Orgun on that attempt.

Inprogress closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orgun quickly recovers to half guard.
Inprogress is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Inprogress works his way into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orgun prevents Inprogress from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgun is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Inprogress off and has taken his back!
Orgun trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Inprogress manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orgun's guard. Nice work there by Inprogress.
Inprogress will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orgun can't keep his opponent in guard - Inprogress advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Orgun is not content to let Inprogress control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inprogress tries to pass to full mount but Orgun defends it.
Inprogress really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orgun trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Inprogress manages to pass to mount!
Orgun sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress trying to control from half guard but Orgun is working away.
Inprogress works his way into full mount!
Orgun can't escape the position.
Inprogress tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orgun has given up his back. Will we see Inprogress going for some submissions?
Orgun prevents Inprogress from getting a body triangle.

Orgun showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun rolls, trying to escape but Inprogress keeps control of the position.
Inprogress not allowing Orgun to control his hands.
Testing Inprogress overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Orgun right now.
Orgun is still trying to improve position.

Orgun defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Inprogress trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Testing Inprogress dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Inprogress scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Inprogress throws a right hand that Orgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Orgun also avoids with ease.
Inprogress circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inprogress connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orgun shoots in looking for a takedown but Inprogress manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orgun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Testing Inprogress is winning the standup battle so far.
Orgun fails with the takedown.
Orgun fails with a takedown attempt.
Testing Inprogress has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murat Orgun.

Orgun shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Inprogress is trying to defend but Orgun finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Inprogress moves into full guard.
Orgun is fighting to break Inprogress's control of his arms but Inprogress is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inprogress is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orgun preventing the sweep.
Inprogress has his hands on Orgun's head, controlling the position.
Orgun trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Inprogress manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Orgun looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Inprogress passes into side control.
Inprogress working away.
Inprogress tries to move to mount but Orgun blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgun tries to improve position but can't.
Orgun stops Inprogress from passing to mount.
Orgun sneaks back into half guard.
Orgun trying to control from the bottom.
Inprogress with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Inprogress uses his free foot to push down on Orgun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orgun.
Orgun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orgun looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Inprogress looking to break Orgun's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Orgun remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Inprogress will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Orgun is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Inprogress off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orgun is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Inprogress has the hooks in. Orgun is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Inprogress is persistently looking for the submission but Orgun is defending it well.
Orgun is in bad spot here.

Inprogress is looking for the choke from the back position but Orgun is controlling his hands well.
Orgun is trying to break free.

Inprogress looking for the choke from the back.
Testing Inprogress is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inprogress is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Orgun right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress biding his time, looking for the opening.
Orgun is in bad spot here.
Murat Orgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inprogress is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Orgun tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

And that's the end of the fight!
Testing Inprogress showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Inprogress 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testing Inprogress!