PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 6180 p4p, 23927 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xxx Xxx has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
21
143
27 - 18 - 1

165 cm
21
143
11 - 34 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fighter B.

Fighter A decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A is keeping busy.
Fighter B is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fighter A prevents Fighter B from improving his position.
Fighter B controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter A perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter A as Fighter B shoots in.

Fighter A shoots in and bounces Fighter B off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fighter A content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fighter B wants to sweep here but Fighter A controlling him for the moment.
Fighter A content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fighter B shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fighter A defends it nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter B sprawls well. Fighter B wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighter A gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fighter A is looking for a counter combo.
Fighter A displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fighter B.
Fighter B will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.

Fighter A throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fighter B tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fighter A is in Fighter B's guard.
Fighter B is looking to stand back up but Fighter A counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fighter B.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.
Fighter A not doing much here.
Fighter B is looking to control Fighter A's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter B avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fighter B tries to roll over but Fighter A keeps him under control.
Fighter A landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fighter A with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Fighter A scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Fighter A closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fighter B did well to prevent Fighter A getting side control.
Fighter A controlling the action here.
Fighter B moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fighter A manages to get himself to full guard.

Fighter A has his hands on Fighter B's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xxx Xxx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter B works over Fighter A with some ground and pound from guard.
Fighter B throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fighter A pulls Fighter B in to control the position.
Fighter B postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter B fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.

Fighter A looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fighter B!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A working away.
Fighter B manages to get back to half guard.
Fighter B is looking for a sweep. Fighter A is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter A is thwarting Fighter B's attempts to control the position.
Fighter A content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xxx Xxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fighter B fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fighter A 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xxx Xxx!