PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Weldon Carrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcom Syndal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carrillo
vs
Syndal

165 cm
21
151 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Weldon Carrillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcom Syndal!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Syndal clinches.
Syndal slowing the pace effectively.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Syndal won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Syndal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Syndal is trying to force a seperation but Carrillo has the dominant position.
Carrillo fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Syndal moves into the clinch successfully.
Carrillo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weldon Carrillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Syndal holds him up against the cage and eventually Carrillo drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Syndal prevents it.
Syndal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carrillo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Syndal gets underhooks to prevent Carrillo's takedown attempt.

Carrillo drags the fight down to the ground.
Syndal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Syndal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo is looking to stand up but Syndal isn't so interested in that idea.
Carrillo has his hands on Syndal's head, controlling the position.
Syndal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Syndal closes the distance and pushes Carrillo back into the cage.

Carrillo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Syndal regains guard immediately.
Carrillo is looking to stand up but Syndal won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Syndal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Syndal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Syndal tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrillo is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Syndal throws a right and a left that both miss.

Syndal has Carrillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Syndal won't allow it.
Carrillo jumps guard but Syndal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carrillo is trying to pull guard but Syndal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weldon Carrillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrillo is trying to pull guard but Syndal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Syndal breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carrillo.
As Syndal looks to move away, Carrillo throws a big counter combo but Syndal just gets out of the way.

Syndal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carrillo is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
Carrillo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Syndal walks away with a smile on his face. Carrillo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Syndal clinches up against the cage.

Carrillo is trying to trip Syndal. He has hold of a leg but Syndal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carrillo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Syndal looking for a guillotine here but Carrillo defends easily.
Syndal managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo preventing the sweep.
Syndal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carrillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Syndal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Syndal is striking but Carrillo is not phased and passes to half guard.
Syndal is not content to let Carrillo control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Carrillo is going to stand back up.

Carrillo decides to stand up.

Syndal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carrillo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Syndal to keep the fight standing.
Syndal stalling the fight.
Syndal is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Syndal's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Syndal gets underhooks to prevent Carrillo's takedown attempt.
Carrillo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Syndal to keep the fight standing.
Syndal can't break the clinch.

Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Syndal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Syndal gets a clinch.
Carrillo fails to pull guard.
Syndal lands a hook that snaps the head of Carrillo backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carrillo prevents Syndal from breaking the clinch.
Carrillo jumps guard but Syndal stands there with Carrillo around his waist. Carrillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Syndal is looking to break free of the clinch but Carrillo has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcom Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Syndal leaves Carrillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Syndal looks to land a combination. Carrillo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Syndal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carrillo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Carrillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCarrillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Syndal forces Carrillo back against the cage and clinches.
Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Carrillo pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndal is looking to pass into half guard but Carrillo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carrillo is in guard.

Carrillo gets to his feet. Syndal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carrillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Carrillo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Syndal's guard.

Syndal pushes Carrillo off and gets back to his feet.
Syndal throws a series of punches but Carrillo avoids them all with ease.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal misses with a double jab.
Carrillo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Syndal sprawls and moves away.

Syndal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Syndal holds him up against the cage and eventually Carrillo drops back down to his feet.
Carrillo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Syndal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weldon Carrillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Syndal has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Syndal won't allow it.
Syndal prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Syndal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Syndal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carrillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syndal leaning against his opponent.

Carrillo manages to break the clinch.

Syndal rushes Carrillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carrillo up against the cage.

Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malcom Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Carrillo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carrillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Syndal sprawls well. Syndal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carrillo gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Syndal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcom Syndal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Syndal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Syndal!