PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Maddrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maddrox comes into the arena with Hey Fatty Fat blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chuck Rage was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Maddrox
vs
Rage

180 cm
19
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Maddrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage looks to land a combination but Maddrox avoids it well.

Maddrox changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maddrox works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maddrox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maddrox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rage is trying to stand back up but Maddrox is controlling him
Rage is trying to control but can't.

Maddrox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maddrox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rage's head.
Maddrox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maddrox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maddrox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rage holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rage tries to roll over but Maddrox keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage taking some punishment here, with Maddrox in his half guard.
Rage wants to control but Maddrox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maddrox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rage is trying to maintain the position but Maddrox is very close to passing his half guard.
Rage taking some punishment here, with Maddrox in his half guard.
Rage is trying to maintain the position but Maddrox is very close to passing his half guard.
Maddrox working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rage has hold of Maddrox's hands but Maddrox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Maddrox is trying to work for a kimura but Rage is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maddrox lands a nice short elbow.
Maddrox working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maddrox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maddrox moves into full mount! Rage won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Rage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rage is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Maddrox lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rage hang on?
Maddrox with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddrox working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maddrox scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Maddrox is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rage can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maddrox is breathing heavily.
Rage is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Rage tries to hold on but Maddrox postures up.
Maddrox with good strikes from the mount here!
Maddrox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Maddrox is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rage is surviving well by controlling Maddrox's body position as best he can.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maddrox cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rage regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maddrox connects with a nice short shot to Rage's temple.
Rage gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maddrox manages to get himself to full guard.
Maddrox trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maddrox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rage tries to free his leg and advance position but Maddrox is retaining full guard.
Maddrox throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.
Maddrox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rage preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rage is looking to stand up but Maddrox won't let him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Maddrox moves out of range easily.

Maddrox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rage to the mat! Rage manages to get full guard.
Maddrox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maddrox wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Maddrox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Maddrox keeps the fight on the outside.
Jamie Maddrox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Maddrox scores with a takedown into Rage's guard.
Rage can't keep his opponent in guard - Maddrox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maddrox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rage wants to get back to his feet.
Maddrox working Rage over with strikes.
Rage is trying to control but can't.
Rage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maddrox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rage gets full guard.
Rage is trying to control the position but Maddrox postures up.
Jamie Maddrox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rage trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maddrox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rage pushes Maddrox off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rage thows a body shot but no joy.

Maddrox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maddrox lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Maddrox.

Maddrox has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rage clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rage just trying to survive but Maddrox is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rage rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maddrox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maddrox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maddrox's back!
Rage is not going to allow Maddrox to sit and survive in this position.
Maddrox is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddrox tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maddrox bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maddrox scoring with some ground and pound.
Maddrox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rage is trying to control the position but Maddrox postures up.
Maddrox passes Rage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maddrox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Maddrox is working for a kimura but Rage is defending it quite comfortably.
Rage trying to control but Maddrox postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maddrox connects with a nice short shot to Rage's temple.
Rage is trying to control but can't.

Maddrox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maddrox.
Maddrox thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rage to regain full guard.
Rage controls Maddrox momentarily but Maddrox frees himself.
Rage is looking to stand up but Maddrox isn't so interested in that idea.
Maddrox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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.
Maddrox trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maddrox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maddrox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rage's head.
Rage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Rage takes the fight into the clinch.
Maddrox lands with a short shot to the head.

Maddrox jumps guard and drags Rage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rage advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddrox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rage off and has taken his back!
Maddrox missing with strikes.
Maddrox landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Maddrox dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rage has his takedown stuffed

so Maddrox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maddrox won't allow Rage to sweep him here.
Rage working a defensive guard here.
Maddrox distracts Rage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maddrox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Rage working for a triangle but Maddrox defends it easily.
Rage controls Maddrox momentarily but Maddrox frees himself.
Rage keeping moving, preventing Maddrox from controlling successfully.
Maddrox forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddrox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rage is trying to stand back up but Maddrox is controlling him
Maddrox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maddrox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maddrox is looking to take a break and control but Rage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maddrox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rage trying to control here.
Maddrox is keen to just control but Rage is a slippery customer.
Maddrox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rage can do to turn this around?
Maddrox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maddrox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maddrox's back!
Maddrox breaks Rage's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Maddrox landing with the ground and pound.
Maddrox throwing strikes but missing.

Rage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maddrox cracks Rage with a solid left hand.
Rage wants to stand up but Maddrox is controlling him.
Rage has momentary wrist control but Maddrox slips an elbow through the middle.
Maddrox trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Maddrox is pushing down on Rage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rage is fighting to maintain full guard but Maddrox has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage wants to improve his position but Maddrox is controlling well.

Rage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rage has hold of Maddrox's hands but Maddrox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rage is not content to let Maddrox control the position.
Rage punching from the bottom.

Maddrox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rage is just riding it out for now. Maddrox eventually gives up the hold.
Rage manages to get to full guard.
Chuck Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four 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.
Maddrox trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rage manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Maddrox tries to strike from the bottom.
Rage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maddrox throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rage wants to control from the top but Maddrox keeps moving.

Maddrox is working an open guard so Rage takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Maddrox pushes Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
Maddrox avoiding damage as Rage throws knees to the body.
Maddrox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maddrox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Maddrox lands a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Maddrox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maddrox 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Maddrox!