PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gfdse Fdsagf (ranked 4831 p4p, 3101 weight class) and Testing Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fdsagf
vs
Dude

175 cm
25
132
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
132
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gfdse Fdsagf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Testing Dude!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fdsagf goes for a double leg but Dude avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dude continues to drive forward.
Fdsagf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fdsagf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dude counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Dude has Fdsagf up against the cage in a clinch.
Fdsagf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dude after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gfdse Fdsagf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dude prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fdsagf goes for a takedown attempt but Dude pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dude lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fdsagf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dude sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dude fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fdsagf, pushing him back against the cage.

Dude gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fdsagf wants to sweep here but Dude controlling him for the moment.

Dude stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fdsagf fails with the takedown.
Fdsagf has his takedown stuffed

and Dude counters by clinching up.

Dude turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fdsagf is trying to improve his position.
Dude is looking to take a break and control but Fdsagf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fdsagf wants to control but Dude postures up.
Fdsagf is not content to let Dude control the position.
Fdsagf is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dude wants to control but Fdsagf is keeping him busy.
Fdsagf prevents Dude from improving position.
Fdsagf is looking for a sweep.

Dude stands up.
Fdsagf misses with a takedown

and Dude counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dude.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fdsagf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dude sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dude as Fdsagf shoots in.
Dude tries to counter by closing the distance.

Fdsagf looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dude has his hands clasped together around Fdsagf's back. He's all about the action.
Dude is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fdsagf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fdsagf stalling.
Dude is looking for a sweep. Fdsagf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fdsagf trying to control from Dude's half guard. Dude has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dude is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fdsagf is aware though and is defending well.
Fdsagf won't allow Dude to sweep him here.
Fdsagf is in close to Dude's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fdsagf chips away with some ground and pound.
Fdsagf trying to control the position from guard on top but Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fdsagf connects with a couple of short punches.
Dude wants to get back to his feet but Fdsagf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dude throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fdsagf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dude.
Dude stuffs the takedown.
Fdsagf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Dude instigates a clinch.

Dude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Fdsagf with that takedown attempt.
Fdsagf fails with the takedown
and Dude counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gfdse Fdsagf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dude pushes Fdsagf up against the cage in a clinch.
Fdsagf takes a shot to the head.
Dude lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fdsagf tries for a takedown but Dude manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Dude.
Fdsagf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dude is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dude prevents a takedown attempt there.

Dude has picked Fdsagf up - he's going for a ride! Dude dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dude really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fdsagf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dude trying to pass the guard but Fdsagf defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dude stands up from half guard.
Fdsagf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dude avoids it really well and circles away.
Dude drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fdsagf defends it well.
Fdsagf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fdsagf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fdsagf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fdsagf shoots in but no luck this time.
Fdsagf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fdsagf has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dude displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fdsagf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dude fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fdsagf, pushing him back against the cage.
Fdsagf tries to score a body lock takedown but Dude shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fdsagf is looking for a takedown.

Dude wants the takedown. Fdsagf is fighting it off but Dude persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fdsagf's guard against the cage.
Testing Dude has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but Fdsagf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dude stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fdsagf shoots and misses
letting Dude counter with a right hand.
Testing Dude seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Dude clinches up with Fdsagf and pushes him back against the cage.
Dude is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dude.
Testing Dude seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dude working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dude taking a breather.

Dude has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fdsagf is trying to keep an underhook but Dude manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fdsagf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dude is trying to control. Fdsagf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fdsagf wants to control but Dude is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fdsagf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dude.
Fdsagf trying to control here.
Fdsagf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dude is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fdsagf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dude.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fdsagf has a takedown stuffed.

Fdsagf gets tackled into the cage by Dude. Dude maintains the clinch.

Dude has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fdsagf is trying to keep an underhook but Dude manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Dude decides to stand up.
Fdsagf dives in and grabs Dude's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dude pushes down on Fdsagf's head and hops out.

Dude has managed to clinch.

Fdsagf gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dude has his hands clasped together around Fdsagf's back. He's all about the action.
Dude wants to control but Fdsagf is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Dude actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Testing Dude showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dude lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fdsagf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dude counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dude.
Fdsagf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Dude as the two fighters clinch.

Dude has picked Fdsagf up - he's going for a ride! Dude dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fdsagf wants to get back to full guard.
Fdsagf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fdsagf tries to get out of the position.
Fdsagf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fdsagf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fdsagf wants to improve his position but instead Dude has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fdsagf defending well though.
Fdsagf tries to roll over but Dude keeps him under control.
Dude working over Fdsagf with some ground and pound. Fdsagf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dude throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dude is stalling here. Fdsagf is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dude seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fdsagf has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fdsagf lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fdsagf scoring with punches and elbows.
Fdsagf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fdsagf in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dude defending against the ground and pound.
Dude manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Fdsagf.
Dude trying to control from the bottom.
Fdsagf working Dude over with strikes.
Dude taking some punishment here, with Fdsagf in his half guard.
Dude wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dude wants to control but Fdsagf is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fdsagf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fdsagf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dude has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dude misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fdsagf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fdsagf lands strikes from half guard.
Fdsagf slips a nice elbow through Dude's hands, connecting with Dude's forehead.
Fdsagf working the head and body with strikes.
Dude is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fdsagf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fdsagf working over Dude with some ground and pound. Dude looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fdsagf working Dude over with strikes.

Dude is rocked!
Fdsagf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dude is still in real trouble! Can Fdsagf finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude is looking to escape.
Dude seems to have recovered his senses.
Fdsagf is nestled in close to Dude, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fdsagf winds up and cracks Dude with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dude is refusing to be controlled, as Fdsagf sits in half guard.
Gfdse Fdsagf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dude is trying to control but can't.
Fdsagf working Dude over with strikes.
Dude has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fdsagf is working away from the top position though.
Testing Dude is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fdsagf drops an elbow to the side of Dude's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gfdse Fdsagf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dude has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testing Dude!