PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awang Bang comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac Changes. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Awang Bang
vs
Ironside

185 cm
31
198 lbs
20 - 17 - 1

187 cm
28
195 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maykel Awang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Ironside!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awang Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ironside avoids it really well and circles away.
Ironside tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maykel Awang Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironside scores with a body shot.
Awang Bang shoots in looking for a takedown but Ironside manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Awang Bang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Awang Bang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Awang Bang.
Awang Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykel Awang Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Awang Bang is breathing heavily.
Awang Bang fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Ironside. Beautiful body shot.
Ironside shoots for a double leg takedown but Awang Bang sprawls well. He's pushed Ironside's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ironside lands a head kick!
Awang Bang circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Awang Bang does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awang Bang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ironside pinned against the cage. Ironside gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Awang Bang dives in and grabs Ironside's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironside pushes down on Awang Bang's head and hops out.
Ironside turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ironside thuds his right hand into Awang Bang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ironside.
Ironside dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Awang Bang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ironside counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ironside cracks a nice hook into Awang Bang's ribs.
Ironside scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Ironside finds it's target.
Ironside scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Awang Bang shoots in for a takedown but Ironside shows good takedown defense.

Ironside drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ironside is pushing down on Awang Bang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Awang Bang is fighting to maintain full guard but Ironside has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awang Bang has hold of Ironside's hands but Ironside slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Ironside is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Awang Bang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ironside.

Awang Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Ironside missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Awang Bang is not content to let Ironside control the position.

Ironside is working for a kimura but Awang Bang is defending it quite comfortably.

Ironside is trying to work for a kimura but Awang Bang is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ironside is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Awang Bang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ironside.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ironside looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ironside throwing shots but Awang Bang is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ironside throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Awang Bang to regain full guard.

Ironside is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Awang Bang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Awang Bang has escaped and now he's on top!
Awang Bang won't allow Ironside to sweep him here.

Ironside is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Awang Bang pushes down on Ironside's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Awang Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Awang Bang is looking for a kimura but Ironside is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Awang Bang to get the leverage.

Ironside looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Ironside dominated that round.
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.

Awang Bang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ironside is trying to defend but Awang Bang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Awang Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Awang Bang trying to pass the guard but Ironside defending well.
Axel Ironside has got the better of the ground game so far.

Awang Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ironside doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Awang Bang.
Awang Bang stops Ironside from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside tries to roll over but Awang Bang keeps him under control.

Ironside looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ironside gets full guard.

Awang Bang 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.

Ironside throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Awang Bang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ironside is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Awang Bang, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ironside wants to control from the top but Awang Bang keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Awang Bang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ironside trying to control but Awang Bang is working from the bottom.

Awang Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ironside gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ironside throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Awang Bang has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ironside should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Awang Bang has tightened it up now! Ironside should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maykel Awang Bang!
A relieved looking Maykel Awang Bang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.