PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riki Ahmad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Madrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ahmad
vs
Madrox

190 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Riki Ahmad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Madrox!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahmad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madrox tries to clinch but Ahmad is having none of it.

Ahmad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Madrox sprawls well initially but Ahmad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ahmad wants to stand up but Madrox is controlling the position.
Ahmad trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ahmad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Madrox keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Madrox trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Madrox.
Madrox landing strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad wants to stand up but Madrox is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Ahmad looking to score a takedown here. Madrox is defending well but Ahmad drives through and ends up in Madrox's guard.
Ahmad is breathing heavily.
Ahmad wanted to stand there but Madrox had control of the position.
Ahmad has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Madrox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madrox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahmad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Madrox's guard.
Madrox controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Madrox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahmad. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad won't allow Madrox to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Madrox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahmad defends it nicely.
No luck for Madrox with that takedown attempt.
Riki Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Madrox.
Madrox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Madrox wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Madrox.
Madrox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahmad defends it nicely.

Ahmad gets a takedown into half guard.
Ahmad tries to stand and escape but Madrox is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madrox looking for submissions off his back.
Madrox wants to get back to full guard.
Ahmad seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.

Madrox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahmad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ahmad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madrox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ahmad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Madrox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ahmad tries to kick Madrox off in order to stand up. Madrox Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Madrox wants to control but Ahmad is keeping him busy.
Ahmad pushes Madrox away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Madrox gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Madrox trying to control the action but Ahmad is working from the bottom.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Madrox decides to stand back up. Madrox steps back and let's Ahmad get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Madrox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahmad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Madrox avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahmad.
Ahmad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madrox counters with a left and a right that stings Ahmad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riki Ahmad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Madrox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Madrox tries to clinch there but Ahmad circles away.
Madrox shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahmad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Madrox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Madrox stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahmad. Ahmad gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ahmad as Madrox shoots in.
Riki Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madrox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madrox shoots for a takedown but Ahmad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Madrox closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ahmad's guard.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet but Madrox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ahmad has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Madrox has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madrox stops a takedown attempt from Ahmad.
Ahmad wants a takedown.

Ahmad has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Madrox clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Madrox keeps the fight on the ground as Ahmad tries to escape.
Madrox trying to control but not successfully.

Despite having Madrox's back, Ahmad says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Madrox seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!

Ahmad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ahmad seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad is thwarting Madrox's attempts to control the position.
Ahmad seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Madrox wants to control but Ahmad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Ahmad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ahmad wants to stand but Madrox has his arm trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madrox can do to turn this around?
Madrox is looking to reverse the position.
Ahmad tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Madrox is trying to control Ahmad's posture but Ahmad avoids it.

Ahmad stands up and beckons Madrox to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Riki Ahmad will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Madrox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madrox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Madrox wants it to stay on the feet.
Madrox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmad as he avoids it easily.
Madrox tries to clinch up but Ahmad circles away and keeps his distance.

Madrox moves into the clinch.

Ahmad has clasped his hands together around Madrox's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ahmad wants to stand but Madrox has his arm trapped.
Madrox can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad wants to stand but Madrox is controlling his arm.
Madrox can't do much from the bottom here.
Ahmad tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Madrox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Madrox lands in his opponent's guard.
Ahmad wants to stand up but Madrox is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madrox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ahmad's guard.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
Madrox trying to control the action but Ahmad is working from the bottom.
Ahmad is trying to stand back up but Madrox is controlling him
Madrox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahmad's head.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmad circles away.

Ahmad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ahmad wants to stand up but Madrox has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madrox looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ahmad seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ahmad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Madrox gets a double leg takedown into Ahmad's guard.
Madrox stops Ahmad from standing up.
Madrox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Madrox trying to control but Ahmad is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahmad wants to stand and escape but Madrox is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Madrox.
I think Ahmad 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!