PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Major (ranked 4335 p4p, 569 weight class) and Moloch Madakassan (ranked 5276 p4p, 645 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Major
vs
Madakassan

195 cm
34
210 lbs
5 - 8 - 1

192 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Amped Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Major!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moloch Madakassan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madakassan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Major.
No joy there for Major, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Madakassan throws a series of punches but Major moves out of range.
Major loads up on a big right hand but Madakassan slips the punch.
Madakassan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madakassan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Madakassan tries to bum rush Major with a series of wild strikes but Major uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Major scores with a jab to the body.
Madakassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Major is just out of range.
Major lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Madakassan blocks a leg kick.
Major has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Madakassan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Major throws a leg kick but Madakassan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Madakassan wants to slow Major down by chopping away at his legs.
Madakassan tries to clinch there but Major circles away.
Major fails with a takedown attempt.

Major clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madakassan slowing the pace effectively.
Major gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Madakassan.

Madakassan pulls Major into guard.
Major trying to control the position from guard on top but Madakassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Madakassan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Madakassan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Major is aware though and is defending well.
Major is looking to stand up but Madakassan won't let him.
Major trying to control the position from guard on top but Madakassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Madakassan being controlled here, momentarily.
Madakassan is pulling down on Major's head to control his posture.
Madakassan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at School of Hard Knocks. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Major got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madakassan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Major has managed to get both his arms back between Madakassan's legs - danger averted.
Madakassan working a defensive guard here.

Madakassan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Major doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Major manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madakassan keeping moving, preventing Major from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Madakassan keeping moving, preventing Major from controlling successfully.

Major sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Madakassan doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Major paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Madakassan - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moloch Madakassan!
Moloch Madakassan very nearly forgot to thank Amped Performance amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.