PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 23088 p4p, 5699 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
28
143
18 - 102 - 3

165 cm
28
143
95 - 25 - 3

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 18 - 102 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 95 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

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 B checks a leg kick.
Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.
Fighter B tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter A was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter B.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.

Fighter B shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fighter A manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fighter A wants to sweep here but Fighter B controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A controls Fighter B momentarily but Fighter B frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fighter A is on top in guard.

Fighter A is fighting to break Fighter B's control of his arms but Fighter B is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fighter A slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B is trying to get back to half guard.
Fighter A working away.
Fighter A throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fighter B tries to bench press Fighter A off him but Fighter A keeps the position.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B regains half guard.
Fighter A thows a huge punch but Fighter B dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter B gets full guard.
Fighter A throwing strikes but missing.
Fighter A is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter B has wrist control.
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 B looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter A shoots in but Fighter B avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter B as Fighter A shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter B sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
That's time! Fighter A's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fighter B checks the leg kick.
Fighter A looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter B is fending him off so far but Fighter A persists. Nope, Fighter B circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter A closes the distance and clinches up with Fighter B, looking for a takedown. Fighter A pushes Fighter B against the cage but Fighter B circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fighter A shoots for a takedown but Fighter B saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter B sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter A somewhat.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter A has his takedown stuffed
and Fighter B makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is trying to escape the position but Fighter B is controlling the position.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter B lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fighter B is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B postures up.
Fighter B staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter B dives in and grabs Fighter A's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fighter A pushes down on Fighter B's head and hops out.

Fighter B gets a double leg takedown into Fighter A's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fighter A is trying to control the position but Fighter B postures up.
Fighter B throws a big elbow that misses.
Fighter B is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B looking to pass the guard.
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 A misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter B gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fighter A counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fighter B thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A misses with a body kick.
Fighter B is trying to counter with his kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fighter B changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fighter A looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fighter B happy to just control the position for now.
Fighter A tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fighter A is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
Fighter B is holding on to half guard well.
Fighter A working over Fighter B with some ground and pound. Fighter B looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fighter A.
Fighter A with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fighter B working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter A.
Fighter B has control of Fighter A's left arm, preventing Fighter A from doing any damage.
Xxx Xxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fighter A stands up over Fighter B, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter B has wrist control.

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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

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