PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between New York Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Turd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as One Turd enters the cage!

York Strangler
vs
Turd

175 cm
28
167 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

175 cm
24
163 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, New York Strangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, One Turd!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turd is defended easily by Strangler.
Turd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strangler sprawls well. Strangler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turd gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turd.
Strangler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strangler throws a head kick that half lands.
Strangler scores with a punch to the head.
Turd shoots in but Strangler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
New York Strangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of One Turd.
Turd misses with the combination.
Turd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strangler tries to avoid it but Turd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strangler to the ground. Strangler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Strangler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Turd looks gassed!
Strangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strangler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turd wants to sweep here but Strangler controlling him for the moment.

Strangler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strangler wants to stand but Turd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strangler wants to control from the top but Turd keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turd tries for a takedown but Strangler circles away easily

and Strangler counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turd's guard now.
Turd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strangler.
Strangler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turd thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strangler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strangler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Turd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strangler defends it easily.
Strangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strangler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strangler is looking to work some ground and pound but Turd has wrist control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Turd with a poor takedown
and Strangler counters with a left and a right that stings Turd.

Strangler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Turd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Turd tries to buck Strangler off but Strangler is having none of it.

Strangler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Strangler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turd, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Strangler 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.
Turd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strangler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strangler.

Strangler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turd connects with a couple of short punches.
Turd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strangler 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.
Turd throwing strikes from guard but Strangler blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Strangler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strangler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Strangler gets a takedown into half guard.
Turd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strangler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strangler's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turd lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Strangler trying to control the action but Turd just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New York Strangler 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.

Turd just misses with a punch to the body.
Strangler throws a nice looking combination but Turd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strangler cracks the inside of Turd's front leg.
New York Strangler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strangler throws a one two combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strangler.

Turd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Strangler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Turd working for a triangle but Strangler defends it easily.
Strangler pushing down on Turd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Turd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strangler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strangler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turd is now in Strangler's guard. A big mistake from Strangler there, giving up the dominant position!
Turd looking to pass the guard.
Turd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Strangler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turd lands a couple of elbows.
Turd connects with a couple of short punches.
Turd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strangler's head.
Strangler has momentary wrist control but Turd slips an elbow through the middle.
Strangler can't keep his opponent in guard - Turd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Turd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler is trying to maintain the position but Turd is very close to passing his half guard.
Strangler manages to get to full guard.
Strangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turd manages to get himself to full guard.
Turd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turd throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Turd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turd keeping moving, preventing Strangler from controlling successfully.
Turd throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Turd wants to sweep here but Strangler controlling him for the moment.

Strangler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strangler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strangler.
Strangler throws a nice head kick!

Strangler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turd's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler uses his free foot to push down on Turd's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Turd.
Strangler prevents Turd from getting the reversal.
Strangler controlling from mount.
Strangler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Turd has given up his back here. Will Strangler look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Turd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Strangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turd is looking to escape.
Turd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turd is trying to escape the mount but Strangler keeps good control and instead manages to take Turd's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New York Strangler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Turd shoots and misses
and Strangler counters with a left and a right that stings Turd.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strangler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Strangler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Strangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turd doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Strangler trying to control but Turd is working from the bottom.
Strangler stands up over Turd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Turd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strangler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Turd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strangler defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler advances to half guard.

Strangler seems to be looking for submissions.
Strangler tries to stand and escape but Turd is controlling the position.
Turd misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Turd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strangler.
Turd gets full guard.
Strangler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turd striking off his back but it's not causing Strangler any problems.

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.

Turd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strangler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Strangler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strangler has managed to get both his arms back between Turd's legs - danger averted.
New York Strangler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strangler stopping the sweep attempt from Turd.
Strangler chips away with some ground and pound.
Strangler advances position into side control!
Turd is looking for a sweep.
Strangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turd keeps working.
Turd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Strangler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Strangler trying to control the action but Turd is working from the bottom.
Strangler tries to pass to full mount but Turd defends it.
One Turd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strangler wants to take a breather but Turd is having none of it.
Strangler stalling.
Turd is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Strangler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turd moves into full guard.
New York Strangler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Turd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strangler is aware though and is defending well.
Strangler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turd's head.
Strangler advances position into side control!
Turd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strangler landing strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
New York Strangler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strangler 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... New York Strangler!