PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ma Lina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ma Lina could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ace Kicker's chin.

Lina
vs
Kicker

184 cm
20
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

BHP's Shaolin Nutrition & Laundry (One Stop Shop)

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ma Lina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Kicker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicker tries a head kick but it misses.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses
and Lina counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lina is defended easily by Kicker.
Ace Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lina is pressing down on Kicker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kicker is holding on for now.
Well, if Lina is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Ma Lina wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lina looks for a takedown but Kicker sprawls well.
Kicker throws a head kick but Lina moves out of range.
A head kick by Kicker misses

and Lina counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kicker won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lina moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lina tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kicker's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lina controls the position.
Kicker bucks up and tries to throw Lina off but instead Lina has got his back!
Lina keeps control of the position easily here as Kicker tries to buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ma Lina.
Kicker throws a lazy head kick

so Lina counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lina controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Lina dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kicker scores with a head kick. Lina tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Kicker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lina sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lina wants to control from the top but Kicker keeps moving.
Lina stops Kicker from standing up.
Lina throwing strikes from guard but Kicker blocks nicely.
Lina sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kicker wants to stand but Lina is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kicker can do anything to dispel that myth.

Ma Lina has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kicker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lina avoids the head kick by Kicker.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses.
Ma Lina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Kicker misses

and Lina counters with a takedown into side control.
Ma Lina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lina is staying tight to Kicker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lina seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kicker for as long as he can get away with.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lina'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.
Kicker is trying to buck Lina off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lina advances to mount.
Lina takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kicker trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lina looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kicker tries to sprawl but Lina drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lina is trying to control the action in half guard but Kicker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kicker is trying to stand.
Lina content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kicker is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ma Lina wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lina avoids the head kick by Kicker.
Kicker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lina.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses.
Kicker throws a sloppy head kick and Lina moves out of range easily.

Lina gets the takedown into side control.
Kicker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lina is controlling him well.
Lina taking a breather here.
Kicker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lina has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicker trying to remain calm as Lina controls from the top position.
Lina tries to move to mount but Kicker blocks the move with his legs.
Kicker is being controlled here.
Lina is trying to move to mount but Kicker reverses beautifully and ends up in Lina's guard.

Lina has his feet on Kicker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker throws a lazy head kick

and Lina counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kicker's guard now.
Lina controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lina trying to control but Kicker is working from the bottom.
Lina sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Ma Lina wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kicker throws a lazy head kick

and Lina counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kicker's guard now.
Kicker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lina is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lina trying to control but Kicker is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Lina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lina, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Lina!