PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Warren (ranked 7589 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ato Archibald (ranked 6255 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Warren
vs
Archibald

163 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

192 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Warren!
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, Ato Archibald!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warren shoots in and bounces Archibald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
Warren throws a big elbow that misses.
Archibald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warren.
Warren stops Archibald from standing up.
Archibald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warren controls the pace.
Warren trying to control but Archibald is working from the bottom.
Warren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Warren stands up and waves to Archibald to follow him.
Warren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archibald but Archibald pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warren.
Warren tries a head kick but it misses.
Ato Archibald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Archibald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Archibald tries to counter with a clinch but Warren shakes him off and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Warren or perhaps it was just good defense by Archibald, which made it look bad.

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.
Warren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Archibald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Warren somewhat.
Archibald tries to counter by closing the distance.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
Warren misses with a takedown

and Archibald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Archibald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Archibald breaks from the clinch.
Warren throws a series of punches but Archibald moves out of range.
Warren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Archibald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Warren tries to clinch there but Archibald circles away.
Archibald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Warren. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Archibald as Warren shoots in.
Archibald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warren.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archibald stuffs the takedown attempt from Warren. Warren gets slowly back to his feet.
Warren sets himself, and Archibald steps forward looking for the clinch! Warren avoids it this time.

Warren gets a clinch.
Warren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Archibald prevents it.

Archibald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Archibald defends well and Warren ends up having to push Archibald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Warren goes for a double leg but Archibald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Archibald continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ato Archibald will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Warren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Archibald tries to avoid it but Warren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Archibald to the ground. Archibald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Archibald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Warren fails with the takedown.

Warren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Archibald has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Warren has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archibald is pressed up against the cage. Warren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Archibald down to the mat. Archibald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren dives in for a single leg takedown but Archibald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Warren dives in and grabs Archibald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Archibald pushes down on Warren's head and hops out.
Archibald wants to counter with a clinch but Warren pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren misses with a head kick.
Miguel Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Archibald swivels and escapes.
Warren closes the distance and clinches up with Archibald, looking for a takedown. Warren pushes Archibald against the cage but Archibald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Archibald as Warren shoots in.
Warren sets himself, and Archibald steps forward looking for the clinch! Warren avoids it this time.
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown. Archibald tries to sprawl out of it but Warren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Archibald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Warren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Archibald circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Archibald. No joy for Warren on that attempt.
Warren sets himself, and Archibald steps forward looking for the clinch! Warren avoids it this time.
Warren misses with a series of wild punches.
Archibald steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Warren.
Warren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Archibald circles away.
Archibald tries to counter with a clinch but Warren shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Warren.
Archibald tries to counter with a clinch but Warren shakes him off and moves away.
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown but Archibald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Archibald wants to counter the offense by Warren and move into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Archibald. No joy for Warren on that attempt.
Archibald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Warren throws a head kick but Archibald moves out of range.
Archibald tries to counter with a clinch but Warren shakes him off and moves away.
Warren with a lazy takedown attempt

and Archibald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Archibald.

Archibald breaks from the clinch.
Miguel Warren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Archibald defends it nicely.
Warren throws a solid leg kick but Archibald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warren.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warren is defended easily by Archibald.
Warren tries for a takedown but Archibald circles away easily

and Archibald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Warren throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warren is looking to control Archibald's arms but Archibald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Warren has his back to the cage.

Warren successfully pulls guard.

Archibald stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ato Archibald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Warren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Archibald as he avoids it easily.
Warren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archibald as he jumps to the side.
Warren shoots in for a double leg but Archibald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Archibald steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Warren.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren wants to clinch.
Warren sets himself, and Archibald steps forward looking for the clinch! Warren avoids it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archibald tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren throws a hook to the side of Archibald's head but Archibald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archibald but Archibald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warren misses with a takedown attempt - Archibald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Warren shoots in and bounces Archibald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Archibald kicks Warren off and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Archibald counters by moving into the clinch.
Warren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Archibald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Archibald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archibald leaves Warren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warren doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Archibald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Archibald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Archibald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Archibald tries to counter by closing the distance.
Warren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Archibald circles away.
Archibald wants to counter with a clinch but Warren pushes him away.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
Archibald tries to counter by closing the distance.
Warren could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Warren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Archibald blocks the body kick.

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.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.
Warren sets himself, and Archibald steps forward looking for the clinch! Warren avoids it this time.
Warren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Archibald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warren.
Archibald steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Warren.
Miguel Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ato Archibald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warren swinging wildly here.
Archibald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ato Archibald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Archibald 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ato Archibald!