PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cisay Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Imada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Salace
vs
Imada

177 cm
21
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Self confident

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cisay Salace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Imada!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Imada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Imada wants to finish this one by submission but Salace is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Imada.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salace tries to lock up and control but Imada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salace is looking to get to half guard.

Imada is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Salace has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Salace is desperately trying to improve his position but Imada has a good base and remains in mount.

Imada with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Imada manages to capitalize on a mistake by Salace to take his back!

Imada looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Salace defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Imada working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Imada is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Salace knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Salace for a finish.

Salace is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Imada patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imada is not going to allow Salace to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imada doesn't have the hooks in and Salace manages to turn into his guard.
Salace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salace landing some decent shots from guard.

Imada is looking for a triangle but Salace pushes his legs off easily.

Imada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salace throwing strikes from guard but Imada blocks nicely.
Salace throwing strikes from guard but Imada blocks nicely.
Imada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salace trying to move into half guard but instead Imada has managed to sweep!
Salace is trying to control the position but Imada postures up.
Salace keeping full guard, as Imada tries to pass.

Salace has his foot on Imada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imada works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Salace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salace keeping moving, preventing Imada from controlling successfully.
Salace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Salace working for a triangle but Imada defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Salace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Imada drops back looking for a leg! Salace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salace manages to kick Imada off! Imada jumps back into Salace's guard.
Imada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salace is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace keeping moving, preventing Imada from controlling successfully.

Salace looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Imada has picked Salace up and slammed him! Salace can't keep hold of the triangle and Imada manages to pass to side control!

Imada swings around for an armbar but Salace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Imada's guard.

Salace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salace won't allow Imada to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salace with a nice head shot there.
Imada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Imada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Imada has his foot on Salace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salace works his way back into a safe position though.
Imada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Imada is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Imada dominated that round.
That's time! Salace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Imada moves out of range as Salace throws a body kick.
Salace misses with a jab, cross combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Salace.
Toby Imada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imada avoids a kick to the body.
Salace moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Imada misses with a wild combination.

Imada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Imada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Salace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salace is trying to get back to half guard.

Imada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salace tries to buck Imada off but Imada is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Imada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salace, who protects the arm well.
Toby Imada has got the better of the ground game so far.

Imada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Salace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Imada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Salace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salace tries to bench press Imada off him but Imada keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Salace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salace is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Imada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Imada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salace sees it coming and defends easily.
Salace trying to control here.

Salace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salace is trying to control but can't.

Salace actively working from the bottom here.

Salace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Imada pulls his head out easily.

Salace is defending against the submission attempts here by Imada.
Imada content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace has a hand on Imada's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Imada takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Salace tries to lock up and control but Imada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Imada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Salace to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Salace shrugs it off.

Imada goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Salace turns into him and now he's in Imada's guard.

Imada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Imada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salaceis looking to pass into half guard but Imada pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Imada is in guard.
Imada wants to pass the guard but Salace is keeping the position.
Imada wants to control from the top but Salace keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salace working a defensive guard here.

Imada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imada has managed to get both his arms back between Salace's legs - danger averted.
Imada looking to sit in guard and control but Salace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salace lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toby Imada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Salace gets caught flat footed, as Imada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Salace looking for a guillotine here but Imada defends easily.
Salace trying to control the position.
Salace is striking from the bottom but Imada uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

Salace is defending against the submission attempts here by Imada.
Imada is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Salace is looking to improve his position but Imada isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace is trying to reverse the position but instead Imada has taken his back - oops!

Imada is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Salace tries to escape the position.

Imada working for the choke.

Imada patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imada not allowing Salace to control his hands.
Salace is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Imada is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Salace is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toby Imada!
Toby Imada spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.