PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loud Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Kenobi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mouth
vs
Kenobi

150 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loud Mouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouth throws a wild body kick that Kenobi sees coming a mile off.
Mouth really is a fat lump.
Mouth misses with a kick to the body.
Mouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenobi misses with a two punch combination.
Mouth throws a body kick that misses.
Mouth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Mouth.
Kenobi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mouth as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Mouth.
Mouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenobi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mouth is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenobi.
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!
Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Loud Mouth has been cut.

Kenobi clinches up against the cage.

Mouth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kenobi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mouth to the mat. Mouth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Kenobi 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.
Mouth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mouth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi stays in close to Mouth's body and controls the position.
Kenobi wants to pass the guard but Mouth is keeping the position.
Kenobi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kenobi is looking to work some ground and pound but Mouth has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenobi trying to control but Mouth is working from the bottom.
Kenobi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kenobi avoids the head kick by Mouth.
Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loud Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kenobi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kenobi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenobi taking a breather.

Kenobi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi misses with a two punch combination.
Mouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenobi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenobi fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kenobi darts in and clinches Mouth up against the cage.
Kenobi wants a takedown but no success here.
Mouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kenobi's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mouth can't get the takedown.
Mouth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenobi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kenobi tries for a takedown but Mouth manages to get underhooks.
Loud Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kenobi.
Kenobi pressing his opponent against the cage.

Mouth breaks from the clinch.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
Mouth misses with a head kick.

Kenobi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mouth can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kenobi looking for a takedown.
Kenobi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mouth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mouth is trying to force a seperation but Kenobi has the dominant position.
Mouth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kenobi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kenobi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kenobi.
Mouth wants a takedown.
Mouth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kenobi pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouth throws a head kick but Kenobi moves out of range.
Mouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenobi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mouth's waist but Mouth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenobi off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Kenobi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Loud Mouth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kenobi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mouth.
Mouth throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

so Kenobi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mouth wants to sweep here but Kenobi controlling him for the moment.
Mouth wants to stand up but Kenobi is controlling him.
Kenobi is pushing down on Mouth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mouth is fighting to maintain full guard but Kenobi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mouth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenobi on the ground.
Kenobi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mouth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenobi thows a huge punch but Mouth dodges it nicely.
Kenobi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mouth keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth is trying is best to control the position here.
Mouth is trying to stand back up but Kenobi is controlling him
Mouth is staying active underneath Kenobi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mouth tries to roll over but Kenobi keeps him under control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenobi avoids the head kick by Mouth.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mouth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Mouth.
Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi avoids the head kick by Mouth.
Kenobi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mouth is able to avoid easily.
Mouth misses with a head kick.
Mouth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mouth lands a head kick!
Mouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mouth throws a sloppy head kick
and Kenobi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mouth is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mouth connects with a high kick.
Mouth wants to clinch but Kenobi slips to the side

so Kenobi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mouth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenobi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mouth swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi trying to control but Mouth is working from the bottom.

Mouth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mouth throws a head kick but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kenobi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kenobi has Mouth up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenobi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mouth looking for a takedown.
Mouth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mouth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loud Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenobi looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kenobi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mouth looking for a takedown.
Kenobi gets underhooks to prevent Mouth's takedown attempt.

Kenobi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Kenobi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Kenobi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Loud Mouth's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Mouth lands with a slapping head kick.
Kenobi misses with a double jab.
Kenobi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses
and Kenobi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Mouth slips the punch.
Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi tries to bum rush Mouth with a series of wild strikes but Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Mouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mouth scores with a spinning back kick!
Mouth throws a sloppy head kick and Kenobi moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi blocks a head kick by Mouth.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
Loud Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
Kenobi avoids the head kick by Mouth.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses

and Kenobi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Kenobi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mouth misses with a head kick.
Mouth misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Mouth misses
and Kenobi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Loud Mouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouth misses with a head kick.
Mouth throws a head kick but Kenobi moves out of range.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenobi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenobi closes the distance and clinches up with Mouth, looking for a takedown. Kenobi pushes Mouth against the cage but Mouth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mouth.
A head kick misses from Mouth.
Kenobi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ben Kenobi seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mouth throws a sloppy head kick and Kenobi moves out of range easily.
Kenobi tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick by Mouth misses
and Kenobi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mouth throws a sloppy head kick and Kenobi moves out of range easily.
Mouth throws a sloppy head kick
and Kenobi counters with a one-two to the body.
Mouth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenobi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenobi throws a combination. Mouth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kenobi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick by Mouth misses

and Kenobi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kenobi.
Kenobi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mouth is keeping the position for now.
Kenobi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mouth keeping moving, preventing Kenobi from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kenobi won't allow Mouth to get back to his feet.
Kenobi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mouth is keeping the position for now.
Ben Kenobi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Kenobi is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Mouth.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
Mouth tries to clinch up but Kenobi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mouth throws a sloppy head kick
and Kenobi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenobi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mouth throws a head kick but Kenobi moves out of range.
Loud Mouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mouth throws a head kick that misses

and Kenobi counters by clinching up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Kenobi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenobi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Kenobi!