PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gato Menma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Madison has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gato Menma's chin.

Menma
vs
Madison

184 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gato Menma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Madison!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Madison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Madison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Menma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madison on the ground.

Madison 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.

Madison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Madison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Madison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Madison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Madison 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Madison 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madison 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.
Menma is trying to control the position but Madison postures up.
Madison wants to pass the guard but Menma is keeping the position.
Menma trying to keep a closed guard but Madison is proving a slippery customer.
Madison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menma is keeping the position for now.

Madison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Madison 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Madison 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.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Madison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Madison looks winded!

Madison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madison 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.
Madison looking to pass the guard.

Madison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Madison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Menma working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Madison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menma is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gato Menma.
Menma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Madison shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menma throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menma throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Madison dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Menma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Menma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Menma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Madison takes a step back to recover.
Nice sprawl there from Menma as Madison shoots in.
Menma throws a front kick that sends Madison stumbling back into the cage.
Menma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Menma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madison fails with a takedown attempt.
Madison is breathing heavily.
Menma lands with a slapping head kick.
We've been informed that Madison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gato Menma is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menma scores with a head kick.
Menma scores with a kick to the body.
Madison shoots for a double leg takedown but Menma sprawls well. He's pushed Madison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gato Menma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Madison.
Menma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Madison.
Menma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Menma scores with a head kick. Madison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Menma throws a head kick that Madison semi-blocks.
Joe Madison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Madison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Madison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Madison drops back looking for a leg! Menma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menma manages to kick Madison off! Madison jumps back into Menma's guard.

Madison 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.

Madison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Menma looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madison 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.
Madison tries to free his leg and advance position but Menma is retaining full guard.

Madison drops back looking for a leg! Menma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menma manages to kick Madison off! Madison jumps back into Menma's guard.

Madison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Menma is trying to keep Madison in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madison drops back looking for a leg! Menma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menma manages to kick Madison off! Madison jumps back into Menma's guard.

Madison 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.
Menma keeping full guard, as Madison tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Madison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Madison drops back looking for a leg! Menma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menma manages to kick Madison off! Madison jumps back into Menma's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gato Menma dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Menma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Madison's head.
Madison shoots in and drives through. Menma sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Menma. No joy for Madison on that attempt.
Madison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Menma swivels and escapes.
Gato Menma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Madison.
Menma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Menma lands a head kick!
Madison shoots in looking for a takedown. Menma tries to sprawl out of it but Madison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Menma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Madison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madison takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Madison dives in for a single leg takedown but Menma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Menma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Madison takes an elbow to the forehead.
Madison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Menma after a bit of a struggle.
Menma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Madison's defenses.
Menma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Madison's defenses.
Madison takes an elbow to the temple.
Menma lands an elbow just above Madison 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menma lands an elbow that stopped Madison in his tracks for a moment.
Menma lands an elbow inside.
Menma lands a nice elbow.
Menma lands a nice elbow.
Menma lands a damaging elbow.
Menma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Menma lands a nice elbow.
Madison takes an elbow to the temple.
Menma lands an elbow that stopped Madison in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Menma.
Menma lands a nice elbow.
Menma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Menma lands a nice elbow.
Menma lands an elbow inside that Madison shrugs off.
Menma lands an elbow that stopped Madison in his tracks for a moment.
Menma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Madison takes an elbow to the temple.
Madison has Menma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Menma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Menma.
Menma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Menma.
Madison takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Menma.
Madison takes an elbow to the forehead.
Menma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Madison's defenses.
Madison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Menma prevents it.
Menma lands an elbow just above Madison 's eye.
Menma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Madison's defenses.
Nice elbow from Menma.
Menma lands a nice elbow.
Madison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Menma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Menma lands an elbow just above Madison 's eye.
Menma lands a damaging elbow.
Madison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Menma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gato Menma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Madison's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Madison's head.
Madison closes the distance and clinches up with Menma, looking for a takedown. Madison pushes Menma against the cage but Menma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Menma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Madison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menma as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menma throws a head kick that half lands.
Madison dives in for a single leg takedown but Menma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Menma.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gato Menma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Menma 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gato Menma!