PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Exotic Winner (ranked 24623 p4p, 3059 weight class) and Nico World Citizen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). World Citizen has chosen Rich Bitch as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Winner
vs
World Citizen

185 cm
27
145
5 - 17 - 0

160 cm
54
145
25 - 18 - 3

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Exotic Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 3, fighting out of London, Nico World Citizen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
World Citizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winner sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Winner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
World Citizen is positioning himself well to prevent Winner advancing to mount.
World Citizen looks like he's trying to stand up.
World Citizen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

World Citizen manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but World Citizen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
World Citizen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and World Citizen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winner has his takedown stuffed

and World Citizen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by World Citizen.
Winner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, World Citizen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winner can't break the clinch.
Winner misses with some punches.
Winner wants to break the clinch but can't.
World Citizen can't find room to land a body shot as Winner controls the action.
World Citizen lands a hook that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike.
World Citizen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Winner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Winner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

World Citizen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, World Citizen has managed to get both his arms back between Winner's legs - danger averted.
Winner trying to control the position.
World Citizen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Winner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
World Citizen taking a breather here.
World Citizen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Winner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen takes a little break here. Winner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that World Citizen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winner is looking to regain half guard here but World Citizen keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
World Citizen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Winner's shoulder. That is not cool.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
World Citizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winner moves away.
Winner moves in looking to clinch but World Citizen pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nico World Citizen dominated that 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.

World Citizen misses with a head kick.
A jab from World Citizen does it's job there.
Winner doesn't manage to clinch there - World Citizen circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winner.
World Citizen unleashes a big counter combination but Winner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Winner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
World Citizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Winner closes the distance and clinches up with World Citizen, looking for a takedown. Winner pushes World Citizen against the cage but World Citizen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Winner has closed the distance and engaged World Citizen in a clinch.
Winner tries to break the clinch but World Citizen is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner misses with some punches.
A short left from World Citizen.
World Citizen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winner's efforts to push away.
Winner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables World Citizen to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exotic Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winner or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
World Citizen is leaning against Winner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from World Citizen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A shot in the inside from World Citizen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by World Citizen.
A short uppercut from World Citizen.
Winner drops down looking for an ankle pick but World Citizen pulls his leg out and moves away.
World Citizen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
World Citizen works the jab nicely.
World Citizen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winner. Winner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
World Citizen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
World Citizen scores with a nice strike.
World Citizen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

World Citizen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winner, pushing him back against the cage.
Winner takes a shot to the head.
A short right from World Citizen on the inside.
A right hand to the body from World Citizen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
World Citizen lands a nice shot to the body.
Winner tries to pull guard but World Citizen won't allow it.
World Citizen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
World Citizen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from World Citizen.
Winner takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from World Citizen.
Nico World Citizen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by World Citizen.
World Citizen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
World Citizen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner.
Winner takes a shot to the head.
World Citizen scores with a hook to the body.
Winner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables World Citizen to keep the fight standing.
World Citizen lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen lands a body shot in the clinch.
World Citizen digs a right hand into Winner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winner's gas tank.
World Citizen lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from World Citizen - that landed with a thud.
World Citizen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
World Citizen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winner or not.
World Citizen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, World Citizen scores with a nice short uppercut.
World Citizen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
World Citizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from World Citizen.
A short uppercut from World Citizen.
Winner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but World Citizen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
World Citizen lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by World Citizen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
World Citizen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winner or not.
World Citizen presses Winner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
World Citizen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
World Citizen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
World Citizen presses Winner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
World Citizen lands a body shot.
World Citizen presses Winner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
World Citizen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner.
World Citizen presses Winner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
World Citizen lands a nice shot to the body.
World Citizen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nico World Citizen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

World Citizen clinches.
World Citizen lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a body shot.
World Citizen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Winner is trying to drag World Citizen to the mat but World Citizen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
World Citizen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
World Citizen digs a right hand underneath Winner's ribcage. Winner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Winner has World Citizen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. World Citizen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner is trying to drag World Citizen to the mat but World Citizen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exotic Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winner wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen presses Winner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
World Citizen lands a nice shot to the body.
Winner wants to break free but World Citizen has control.
World Citizen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from World Citizen.
World Citizen is working Winner over against the cage.
World Citizen pushes Winner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
World Citizen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
A hook to the body from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winner or not.
World Citizen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winners head.
World Citizen is leaning against Winner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
World Citizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
World Citizen lands with a right to the head.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
World Citizen presses Winner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
World Citizen lands a body punch.
World Citizen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from World Citizen - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands with a short shot to the head.
World Citizen lands a hook that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
World Citizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
World Citizen is leaning against Winner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from World Citizen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from World Citizen.
World Citizen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from World Citizen on the inside.
World Citizen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
World Citizen digs a right hand underneath Winner's ribcage. Winner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
World Citizen digs a right hand into Winner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winner's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from World Citizen - that landed with a thud.
World Citizen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
World Citizen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
World Citizen lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for World Citizen.
A short body shot lands from World Citizen as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from World Citizen.
World Citizen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
World Citizen is working Winner over against the cage.
World Citizen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike.
World Citizen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
World Citizen works on Winner's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
World Citizen is working Winner over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
World Citizen lands a body punch.
World Citizen lands a body shot.
World Citizen scores with a shot to the side of Winner's head.
A short body shot lands from World Citizen as the two fighters clinch.
World Citizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
World Citizen presses Winner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
World Citizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from World Citizen.
World Citizen scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a right hand.
World Citizen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Exotic Winner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from World Citizen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nico World Citizen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well World Citizen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico World Citizen!
Nico World Citizen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.