PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 23208 p4p, 23129 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
28
143
19 - 106 - 3

165 cm
28
143
99 - 26 - 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 19 - 106 - 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 99 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis 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 fails to land the takedown.
Fighter A fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A shoots and misses
and Fighter B counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter A misses with a body kick.
Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.

Fighter A closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fighter A lands in his opponent's guard.
Fighter B managing to control the position.
Fighter B's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A lands a couple of digs.
Fighter A being controlled here momentarily.
Fighter B is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to hit a sweep here but Fighter A passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fighter B there!
Fighter A misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fighter B sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fighter B keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to improve his position but Fighter A is controlling well.
Fighter B is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fighter A fails with the takedown
and Fighter B counters with a good, hard body kick but Fighter A shrugs it off.
Fighter A fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter A tries to sprawl but Fighter B drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 is thwarting Fighter A's attempts to control the position.
Fighter A wants to improve his position but Fighter B is controlling well.
Fighter B controlling the action here.

That's two 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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter B is working away from the top position though.
Fighter B is taking a breather. Fighter A says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fighter A has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter B is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fighter A.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter A.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.
Fighter A changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter B tries to avoid it but Fighter A manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter B to the ground. Fighter B escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Fighter B's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fighter A misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter B follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fighter B fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A avoids it really well and circles away.
And Fighter A counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter B blocks it.

Fighter A feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xxx Xxx will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fighter A shoots in for a double leg but Fighter B sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter A takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fighter A fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter B feints and as Fighter A raises his hands in defense, Fighter B changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B is fighting to break Fighter A's control of his arms but Fighter A is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fighter B engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fighter A working a defensive guard here.

That's two 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 pulls Fighter B in close to his closed guard and prevents Fighter B from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fighter B slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter B scores with a push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A misses with the body kick
and Fighter B counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fighter B goes for a double leg but Fighter A avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter A continues to drive forward.
Fighter A shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fighter A tries for a takedown but Fighter B sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter B follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fighter A or perhaps it was just good defense by Fighter B, which made it look bad.
Fighter B shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fighter B misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Fighter A counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter B blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fighter B dives in and scores a takedown into Fighter A's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29

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