PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Mcfadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcfadden
vs
Cloud

209 cm
20
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

160 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ismael Mcfadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Death Cloud!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Cloud is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcfadden is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cloud to the mat. Cloud regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cloud wants to stand but Mcfadden is controlling the position.

Cloud uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cloud tries for a takedown but Mcfadden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcfadden stuffs the takedown.
Cloud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcfadden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cloud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcfadden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Death Cloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Death Cloud.
Mcfadden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Mcfadden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcfadden has Cloud up against the cage in a clinch.
Cloud taking a breather.
Cloud looking to slow down the pace here.
Cloud is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Mcfadden has denied him.

Mcfadden gets control of Cloud's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcfadden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cloud won't allow Mcfadden to get back to his feet.
Cloud trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mcfadden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Cloud looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mcfadden has picked Cloud up and slammed him! Cloud can't keep hold of the triangle and Mcfadden manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden controls the position from side control.

Mcfadden decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Mcfadden has managed to clinch.
Cloud is trying to pull guard but Mcfadden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Cloud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mcfadden clinches with his opponent.
Cloud is trying to pull guard but Mcfadden has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud jumps guard but Mcfadden stands there with Cloud around his waist. Cloud gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cloud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cloud fails to pull guard.

Mcfadden pulls Cloud into guard.

Mcfadden scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mcfadden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Cloud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcfadden, pushing him back against the cage.
Cloud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcfadden.

Mcfadden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cloud uses from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden has his hands on Cloud's head, controlling the position.
Cloud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcfadden pulls Cloud in close to prevent any damage.
Cloud looking to sit in guard and control but Mcfadden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cloud is defended easily by Mcfadden.
Cloud shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Mcfadden moves into the clinch successfully.

Mcfadden gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mcfadden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcfadden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cloud wants to hit a switch here but Mcfadden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cloud there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud tries to lock up and control but Mcfadden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfadden prevents Cloud from getting the reversal.
Mcfadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cloud can do to turn this around?
Mcfadden controlling the position easily from mount.
Cloud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cloud is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mcfadden controlling from mount.
Cloud is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcfadden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud tries to hold on but Mcfadden postures up.
Mcfadden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cloud tries to hold on but Mcfadden pushes him away.
Cloud is trying to escape the mount.
Mcfadden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ismael Mcfadden dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Cloud looks for a takedown but Mcfadden sprawls well.
Cloud misses with a body shot.
Cloud shoots in but Mcfadden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcfadden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cloud shoots in for a takedown but Mcfadden shows good takedown defense.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Death Cloud.
Cloud throws a sloppy head kick and Mcfadden moves out of range easily.

Mcfadden moves into range and clinches up with Cloud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud tries to pull guard but Mcfadden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcfadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cloud looking to slow down the pace here.

Mcfadden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cloud uses from the top position.
Cloud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcfadden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cloud trying to control but Mcfadden is working from the bottom.

Mcfadden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cloud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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.
Cloud trying to control but Mcfadden is working from the bottom.

Mcfadden is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cloud presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cloud tries to pull guard but Mcfadden holds him up against the cage and eventually Cloud drops back down to his feet.

Mcfadden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cloud uses from the top position.

Mcfadden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cloud defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcfadden is proving hard to escape from.
Cloud throws an elbow that misses. Mcfadden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cloud's guard. Nice move by Mcfadden!

Cloud wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mcfadden is now in half guard.
Mcfadden not doing much here.

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.
Mcfadden works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mcfadden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ismael Mcfadden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcfadden 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismael Mcfadden!