PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between New Beginning (ranked 4471 p4p, 390 weight class) and Max Paddy (ranked 4842 p4p, 408 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Beginning
vs
Paddy

171 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, New Beginning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Paddy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beginning avoids the head kick by Paddy.
Paddy is looking to land body kicks.
Paddy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beginning looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beginning motions for Paddy to come forward. Beginning throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paddy staying out of range there.
Beginning throws a leg kick that misses.
Beginning blocks a leg kick.
Paddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beginning tries to counter by clinching up but Paddy breaks away and moves out of range.
Paddy slips under a jab from Beginning.
Beginning throws out a leg kick but Paddy moves out of range and Beginning only half commits.
Paddy unleashes a big counter combination but Beginning bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beginning blocks a head kick by Paddy.
Beginning throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beginning.
Paddy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beginning manages to avoid it.
Beginning is looking to land body kicks.
Beginning takes a swing at Paddy's ribcage but misses.
Beginning looks to score with a jab to the body but Paddy is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paddy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Paddy throws a nice head kick!
Paddy moves out of range as Beginning strikes.
Beginning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy moves out of range as Beginning strikes.
Beginning works Paddy's body with a nice hook.
Beginning wants to clinch.
Paddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beginning defending well as Paddy loads up on a big left hand.
Paddy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Beginning tries to sprawl but Paddy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beginning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beginning is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Paddy is keen to just control but Beginning is a slippery customer.
Beginning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paddy is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddy wants to control but Beginning is keeping him busy.
Beginning trying to hold on to Paddy's head to control him but Paddy postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Paddy.
Beginning misses with a low kick.
Paddy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paddy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Paddy.
Paddy throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Beginning throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beginning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beginning throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beginning takes a swing at Paddy's ribcage but misses.
And Paddy tries to counter it with a takedown but Beginning pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beginning just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Beginning misses.
Beginning is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Paddy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Beginning swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beginning throws a body punch but Paddy moves out of range.
Paddy throws a leg kick but Beginning sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paddy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beginning moves away.
Beginning misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Beginning misses

and Paddy counters with a shoot takedown. Beginning fights it but they end up in guard.
Beginning working a defensive guard here.
Beginning has control of Paddy's left arm, preventing Paddy from doing any damage.
Beginning's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beginning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beginning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Paddy drops back looking for a leg! Beginning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beginning manages to kick Paddy off! Paddy jumps back into Beginning's guard.
Beginning controlling Paddy's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beginning avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paddy throws a head kick that misses.
New Beginning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beginning misses with a low kick.
Paddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beginning keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beginning crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paddy - the referee stops the clock and Beginning gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paddy. Beginning manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
New Beginning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paddy moves out of range as Beginning throws a body kick.
Paddy thows a leg kick but Beginning checks it
and Beginning counters with a nice body kick.
Paddy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Paddy gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Beginning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beginning gets back to half guard.
Beginning is refusing to be controlled, as Paddy sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beginning is trying to maintain the position but Paddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Paddy trying to control from half guard but Beginning is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paddy is thwarting Beginning's attempts to control the position.
Beginning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beginning seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Beginning is looking for a triangle here but Paddy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Paddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beginning keeps working.

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.

Paddy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paddy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beginning some visible discomfort.
Paddy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Paddy trying to control the action but Beginning is working from the bottom.
Beginning is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beginning managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Paddy.
Paddy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Paddy trying to control the action but Beginning is working from the bottom.
Paddy in side control, throwing shots but Beginning defends.
Paddy tries to move to mount but Beginning blocks the move with his legs.
Beginning is trying to control Paddy's posture but Paddy avoids it.
Beginning is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paddy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Max Paddy has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four 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.
Beginning is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paddy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beginning is looking to control Paddy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beginning avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Paddy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beginning sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paddy is trying to control. Beginning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Paddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Beginning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paddy.
Beginning wants to land a leg kick but Paddy is out of range.
Paddy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beginning swings for the body but Paddy moves out of range.
Beginning throws a low kick, looking for Paddy's leg but Paddy calmly moves out of range.
Beginning throws a leg kick but Paddy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paddy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Beginning holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beginning misses with the head strike.
Paddy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paddy tries to pull guard but Beginning forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Paddy is trying to break the clinch but Beginning has him pressed against the ropes.

Paddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beginning blocks a head kick by Paddy.
Beginning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Max Paddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paddy throws the kick towards the body but Beginning avoids it.
Beginning finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paddy throws the kick towards the body but Beginning avoids it.
Beginning looks to score with a jab to the body but Paddy is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beginning throws a leg kick but Paddy checks it.
Beginning misses with an uppercut. Paddy saw that one coming.
Paddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beginning jabs Paddy right on the nose. Paddy blinks but takes it well.
Beginning throws a leg kick

and Paddy counters with a takedown into side control.
Paddy trying to control the action but Beginning is working from the bottom.
Beginning is trying to control Paddy's posture but Paddy avoids it.
A control attempt from Beginning but he's now mounted!

Paddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beginning has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Max Paddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beginning is looking to get to half guard.
Paddy trying to control but Beginning is having none of it.
Beginning is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paddy wants to control the pace but Beginning is squirming around nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beginning is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy tries to control but Beginning wriggling away.
Beginning holds on to Paddy as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Beginning flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Paddy avoids the attempt from Beginning to control.
Paddy looking to control but Beginning is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.
Beginning slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paddy trying to control from half guard but Beginning is working away.
Beginning is looking for a sweep. Paddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paddy wants to control but Beginning is keeping him busy.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Paddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paddy 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Max Paddy!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Max Paddy!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Max Paddy!

Max Paddy wins by unanimous decision!