PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Pressley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ketchup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Ketchup will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Pressley
vs
Ketchup

177 cm
33
175 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

199 cm
31
179 lbs
14 - 43 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Pressley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 43 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ketchup!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pressley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ketchup tries to clinch up
and Pressley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ketchup is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice sprawl there from Pressley as Ketchup shoots in.
Ketchup shoots in for a double leg but Pressley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darren Pressley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ketchup.
Ketchup moves to clinch but Pressley breaks away
and Pressley counters with a left and a right that stings Ketchup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ketchup.
Pressley stuffs the takedown.

Pressley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ketchup tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pressley is in Ketchup's guard.
Pressley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressley tries to free his leg and advance position but Ketchup is retaining full guard.
Ketchup trying to control the position.

Ketchup throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pressley escapes and throws Ketchup's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pressley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A jab from Pressley misses.
Pressley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ketchup counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ketchup fails with the takedown

and Pressley counters with a shoot takedown. Ketchup fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ketchup controls Pressley momentarily but Pressley frees himself.
Ketchup is looking to sweep but instead, Pressley has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pressley trying to control the pace.
Pressley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ketchup knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pressley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ketchup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ketchup is pressing down on Pressley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pressley is looking to stand up but Ketchup won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pressley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Darren Pressley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pressley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Pressley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pressley shoots in looking for a takedown. Ketchup tries to sprawl out of it but Pressley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ketchup manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ketchup tries a head kick but it misses.
Ketchup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pressley but Pressley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pressley throws a body punch but Ketchup moves out of range.
Ketchup wants to clinch but Pressley slips to the side
and Pressley counters with a straight right hand.
Pressley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ketchup avoids it really well and circles away.
Ketchup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pressley defends it nicely.
Ketchup avoids the body shot from Pressley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchup throws a right hand that Pressley ducks under and follows up with a left that Pressley also avoids with ease.

Ketchup tries to sprawl but Pressley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pressley slows the pace down in half guard.
Ketchup wants to improve his position but Pressley is controlling well.

Pressley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ketchup to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pressley tries to avoid it but Ketchup manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pressley to the ground. Pressley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darren Pressley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ketchup.
Ketchup dives in and grabs Pressley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pressley pushes down on Ketchup's head and hops out.

Pressley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pressley showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pressley content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pressley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Darren Pressley just wasn't active enough.
Ketchup shoots in for a takedown but Pressley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ketchup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pressley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ketchup shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pressley as he jumps to the side.
Ketchup is breathing heavily.

Pressley shoots in and bounces Ketchup off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pressley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darren Pressley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pressley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pressley looking to pass the guard.

Pressley gets to his feet - Ketchup follows without any prompting.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pressley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ketchup pinned against the cage. Ketchup gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ketchup takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Pressley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ketchup connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Pressley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pressley lands in his opponent's guard.
Pressley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Ketchup looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pressley passes into side control.
Ketchup is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Ketchup tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Pressley stands up.
Pressley cracks Ketchup with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ketchup with that takedown attempt.
Ketchup with a poor takedown

and Pressley counters with a takedown into side control.
Ketchup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ketchup tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Pressley controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pressley keeps control of the position as Ketchup tries to break free.
Ketchup is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Darren Pressley.
Pressley misses with a hook. Ketchup ducked under it nicely.
Darren Pressley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Pressley with that takedown attempt.
Ketchup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Pressley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ketchup was covering up waiting for the punch and Pressley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ketchup pulls Pressley in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Pressley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pressley 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Pressley!