PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Mackdensing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackdensing has chosen Spaceman as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Boulks
vs
Mackdensing

175 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Mackdensing!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulks shoots in looking for a takedown. Mackdensing tries to sprawl out of it but Boulks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mackdensing manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Mackdensing. No joy for Boulks on that attempt.
Mackdensing throws a shot from downtown. Boulks moves away and avoids it.
Mackdensing leaves Boulks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Boulks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulks tries for a takedown but Mackdensing circles away easily
and Mackdensing counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boulks.
Mackdensing keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mackdensing enables Boulks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mackdensing manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackdensing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boulks throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Will Boulks.
Boulks shoots in looking for a takedown but Mackdensing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mackdensing misses with an uppercut.
Mackdensing swings widly with a right hand

and Boulks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mackdensing won't be happy with that.

Boulks is trying to get an arm triangle but Mackdensing is defending well.
Boulks slows the pace down.
Boulks looking to control but instead Mackdensing has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks is pressing down on Mackdensing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mackdensing is holding on for now.

Boulks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boulks looks to land a strike but Mackdensing avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boulks throws a big elbow that misses.
Boulks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Boulks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mackdensing dives on top into guard.

Boulks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mackdensing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mackdensing is looking to stand up but Boulks won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Boulks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mackdensing stands up and waves to Boulks to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Boulks 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.

Boulks looking to score a takedown here. Mackdensing is defending well but Boulks drives through and ends up in Mackdensing's guard.
Will Boulks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mackdensing wants to stand and escape but Boulks is having none of it.

Mackdensing wriggles free and stands up.

Boulks scores with a takedown into Mackdensing's guard.
Boulks trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackdensing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks throws a big elbow that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boulks here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boulks throws a big right hand that misses.
Boulks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mackdensing's head.
Boulks looking to sit in guard and control but Mackdensing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Boulks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mackdensing trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boulks's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boulks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Boulks is looking for a triangle but Mackdensing pushes his legs off easily.
Boulks working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boulks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mackdensing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boulks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackdensing tries to stand but Boulks is controlling from the bottom.

Boulks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mackdensing tries to stand but Boulks is controlling from the bottom.

Boulks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mackdensing trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boulks's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boulks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mackdensing is aware though and is defending well.

Mackdensing stands up from Boulks's guard - Mackdensing perhaps looking for a knockout.
Josh Mackdensing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boulks fails with a takedown attempt.

Boulks feints and as Mackdensing raises his hands in defense, Boulks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Boulks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Boulks shoots in looking for a takedown but Mackdensing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Mackdensing as Boulks shoots in.
Boulks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mackdensing tries to avoid it but Boulks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mackdensing to the ground. Mackdensing escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Boulks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mackdensing but Mackdensing pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Boulks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Boulks wants to work for an arm triangle but Mackdensing is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackdensing is looking to escape.

Boulks is working for a submission of some sort.
Mackdensing wants to get back to his feet.

That's two 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.

Boulks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mackdensing is just riding it out for now. Boulks eventually gives up the hold.
Boulks trying to control the action but Mackdensing is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackdensing looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boulks wants to take a breather but Mackdensing is having none of it.

We're going to have a standup here because Will Boulks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Boulks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mackdensing is fending him off so far but Boulks persists. Nope, Mackdensing circles away and we're back to standing.
Mackdensing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mackdensing wants it to stay on the feet.
Boulks shoots in and drives through. Mackdensing sprawls well.
Boulks dives in and grabs Mackdensing's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mackdensing pushes down on Boulks's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mackdensing. No joy for Boulks on that attempt.
Boulks has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Boulks with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Mackdensing does it's job there.

Mackdensing cracks Boulks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boulks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mackdensing finish him?

Boulks is rocked!
Josh Mackdensing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boulks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Mackdensing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boulks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Boulks!
Will Boulks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.