PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Exotic Winner (ranked 24533 p4p, 2814 weight class) and Nico World Citizen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). World Citizen has chosen Rich Bitch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Winner
vs
World Citizen

185 cm
28
145
5 - 23 - 0

160 cm
55
145
28 - 20 - 3

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 23 - 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 28 - 20 - 3, fighting out of London, Nico World Citizen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner shoots in looking for a takedown but World Citizen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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.
Winner scores with a jab.
Winner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
World Citizen lands a really nice looking cross but Winner seems unphased.
World Citizen stuffs the takedown attempt from Winner. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exotic Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says World Citizen as he avoids it easily.

World Citizen closes the distance and pushes Winner back into the cage.
World Citizen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
Winner has had enough of the clinch but World Citizen keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner goes for a takedown in the clinch but World Citizen prevents it.
Winner is breathing heavily.
World Citizen has Winner pressed against the cage, preventing Winner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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.
World Citizen lands with a short shot to the head.
World Citizen lands a nice shot to the body.
Winner lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner tries for a takedown but World Citizen manages to get underhooks.
World Citizen scores with a shoulder strike.
World Citizen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner.
Winner drops down looking for an ankle pick but World Citizen pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from World Citizen does no damage.
Winner ducks right into an uppercut from World Citizen.
World Citizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
World Citizen punishes Winner's body with a nice straight punch.
World Citizen throws a head kick that Winner semi-blocks.
World Citizen scores with a body shot.
Winner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for World Citizen. That snapped Winner's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winner avoids the head kick by World Citizen.
World Citizen throws an overhand right that lands on Winner's shoulder, as Winner tries to avoid the shot.
World Citizen lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

World Citizen drives through and clinches with Winner against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a nice uppercut.
World Citizen lands with a short shot to the head.
World Citizen gets through Winner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
World Citizen lands a body shot in the clinch.
World Citizen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
World Citizen presses Winner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
World Citizen lands a nice uppercut.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
Still in the clinch, World Citizen scores with a nice short uppercut.
World Citizen lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen lands a nice uppercut.
World Citizen lands a nice shot to the body.
World Citizen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Winner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from World Citizen.
Winner goes for a takedown attempt but World Citizen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
World Citizen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
A shot in the inside from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by World Citizen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from World Citizen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen digs a right hand into Winner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winner's gas tank.
Winner is looking to take this one to the mat.
World Citizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
World Citizen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
World Citizen lands with a short punch from 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.
A left hand lands to the body for World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a body punch.
World Citizen lands a nice uppercut.
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 body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike.
World Citizen is leaning against Winner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
World Citizen lands a hook to the side of the head.
World Citizen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
World Citizen misses with a head kick.
Winner attempts a counter takedown but World Citizen avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from World Citizen as Winner shoots in.
Winner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but World Citizen defends well and Winner ends up having to push World Citizen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
World Citizen lands a nice shot to the body.
World Citizen is leaning against Winner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
World Citizen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winner or not.
Winner is trying to pull guard but World Citizen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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 nice uppercut.
World Citizen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winner or not.
Nico World Citizen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
World Citizen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A body shot lands from World Citizen.
World Citizen digs a right hand into Winner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winner's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from World Citizen.
World Citizen presses Winner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
World Citizen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winner backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike.
World Citizen lands with a left to the head.
World Citizen lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from World Citizen.
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.
World Citizen lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, World Citizen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
World Citizen works on Winner's body with a couple of short punches.
World Citizen pushes Winner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
World Citizen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
World Citizen lands with a light punch inside.
World Citizen lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
World Citizen lands a nice uppercut.
World Citizen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winners head.
World Citizen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
World Citizen digs a right hand underneath Winner's ribcage. Winner let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
World Citizen scores with a shoulder strike.
World Citizen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
World Citizen works on Winner's body with a couple of short punches.
World Citizen lands a body punch in the clinch.
World Citizen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a hook to the side of the head.
World Citizen is working Winner over against the cage.
World Citizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
World Citizen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
World Citizen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by World Citizen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for World Citizen.
Nice body punch from World Citizen - that landed with a thud.
World Citizen scores with a shoulder strike.
World Citizen lands with a short shot to the head.
World Citizen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
World Citizen gets through Winner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a nice shot to the body.
World Citizen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winner or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, World Citizen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
World Citizen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
World Citizen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
World Citizen digs a right hand underneath Winner's ribcage. Winner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
World Citizen lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
World Citizen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
A short right from World Citizen on the inside.
A right hand to the body from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner.
Nice body punch from World Citizen - that landed with a thud.
World Citizen cracks Winner with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a body punch in the clinch.
World Citizen cracks Winner with a nice body shot.
World Citizen pushes Winner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from World Citizen - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
World Citizen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for World Citizen.
A short right from World Citizen.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Winner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winner tries to clinch there but World Citizen circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winner wants to clinch up but World Citizen keeps it at a distance.
Winner walks into a straight right hand from World Citizen.
World Citizen swats away the attempt to clinch by Winner.
Winner wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
World Citizen misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
World Citizen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Winner's head.
Winner wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
World Citizen cracks Winner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
World Citizen misses with a straight left.

Winner scores with a takedown into World Citizen's guard.

World Citizen wriggles free and stands up.
Winner avoids the head kick by World Citizen.
A lazy left from World Citizen finds it's target.
Winner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
World Citizen jabs at Winner's body.
World Citizen jabs Winner right on the nose. Winner blinks but takes it well.
World Citizen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Winner's head.
Winner shoots in but World Citizen avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

World Citizen clinches with his opponent.
World Citizen scores with a shot to the side of Winner's head.
World Citizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
World Citizen lands with a left to the head.
World Citizen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
World Citizen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
World Citizen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winner or not.
Winner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from World Citizen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner.
World Citizen lands a nice uppercut.
World Citizen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, World Citizen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
World Citizen is leaning against Winner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
World Citizen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
World Citizen lands with a left to the head.
World Citizen lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from World Citizen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from World Citizen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
World Citizen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
World Citizen lands a hook that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
Nice body punch from World Citizen - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winner.
A left hand lands to the body for World Citizen.
Winner tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exotic Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner takes a shot to the head.
A short right from World Citizen on the inside.
World Citizen is leaning against Winner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Exotic Winner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
World Citizen lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico World Citizen!
In his post fight interview, Nico World Citizen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.