PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 23441 p4p, 6028 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xxx Xxx has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
26
143
15 - 82 - 2

165 cm
26
143
75 - 22 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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 15 - 82 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 75 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

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.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter B as he jumps to the side.
Fighter A with a poor takedown
and Fighter B counters with a nice kick to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fighter B.
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.
Fighter A is trying to get back to half guard.
Fighter A manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B controlling the action here.
It looks like Fighter B might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fighter B prevents Fighter A from improving his position.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter B performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fighter A is concentrating on defense, preventing Fighter B from advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter A tries for a takedown but Fighter B sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter A defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter B.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A has his takedown stuffed
and Fighter B counters with a good, hard body kick but Fighter A shrugs it off.
Fighter A shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fighter B defends it nicely.

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.

Fighter B closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fighter A to the mat! Fighter A manages to get full guard.
Fighter B seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fighter A is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 but no luck this time.
And Fighter A counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter B blocks it.

Fighter B darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fighter A controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fighter B.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B prevents Fighter A from improving his position.
Fighter A trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fighter A is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fighter B controlling the pace for now.
Fighter B unloads with some shots from mount but Fighter A bucks and avoids them well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fighter A can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fighter A tries to hold on but Fighter B pushes him away.
Fighter B tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fighter A can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fighter B.
Fighter B controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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 A tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fighter B controlling from the full mount.
Fighter A is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fighter A is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx 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! This is the final round!

Fighter B shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fighter B looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fighter A is controlling Fighter B's trapped leg to prevent Fighter B from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B is thwarting Fighter A's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Fighter B is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter A trying to hold on to Fighter B's head to control him but Fighter B postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter A fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Fighter A finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B shoots in and drives through. Fighter A sprawls well.

Fighter A shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fighter A showed some decent athleticism there.
Fighter B keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fighter B makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fighter B.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fighter B wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fighter B holds on and takes a little breather.
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fighter A working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fighter B's head.
Xxx Xxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xxx Xxx has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter A landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fighter B has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

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