PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Betty BETTY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bowl Noodle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Betty BETTY has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

BETTY
vs
Noodle

176 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Betty BETTY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bowl Noodle!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BETTY throws a looping overhand right but Noodle ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from BETTY misses its intended target.
BETTY moves away from the strike by Noodle.
Noodle shoots in but BETTY avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noodle misses with a hook. BETTY ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Noodle.
BETTY tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noodle was well out of range. Poor timing from BETTY.
BETTY misses with a looping right.
Noodle misses with a body shot
and BETTY counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowl Noodle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BETTY thows a body shot but no joy.
Noodle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as BETTY sprawls well. BETTY wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noodle gets slowly back to his feet.
Noodle throws a body punch but BETTY moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Noodle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noodle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BETTY throws a jab when Noodle was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BETTY connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noodle momentarily.
BETTY slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Noodle misses its intended target.
BETTY scores with a jab to the body.
Noodle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BETTY but BETTY pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Betty BETTY has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bowl Noodle.
BETTY throws a shot from downtown. Noodle moves away and avoids it.
Noodle misses with a hook to the body
and BETTY counters with a right hand to the body.
Noodle looks to score with a jab to the body but BETTY is just out of range.
BETTY lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by BETTY. Beautiful body shot.
BETTY tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noodle was well out of range. Poor timing from BETTY.
Noodle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noodle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down BETTY rather than just go for the knockout.
BETTY lands a body shot.
Noodle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and BETTY counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BETTY lands a jab.

It looks like Bowl Noodle has been cut.
Noodle looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noodle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
BETTY thows a body shot but no joy.
Betty BETTY is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noodle throws a hook but BETTY avoids it easily.
BETTY lands a nice hook to Noodle's body. Noodle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noodle is trying desperately to land a takedown but BETTY is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Noodle.
Noodle misses the body punch
letting BETTY counter with a right hand.
Noodle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BETTY manages to avoid it.
Noodle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noodle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BETTY manages to avoid it.
BETTY bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Noodle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. BETTY manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Noodle throwing strikes from guard but BETTY blocks nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
BETTY is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noodle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
BETTY wants to get back to his feet but Noodle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Noodle is in close to BETTY's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noodle trying to control but BETTY is working from the bottom.
BETTY keeping full guard, as Noodle tries to pass.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
BETTY throws a shot to the body.
Noodle throws a combination that misses
and BETTY makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
BETTY connects with a right hand. Noodle shakes it off.
BETTY throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Noodle misses the target.
BETTY ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noodle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from BETTY misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BETTY throws a jab but it's blocked by Noodle.
BETTY digs a good body shot into Noodle's ribs.
BETTY scores with a hook to the body. Noodle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Betty BETTY dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bowl Noodle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Noodle.
BETTY throws a shot to the body.
BETTY scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noodle doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from BETTY misses.
BETTY ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noodle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
BETTY throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Noodle on the side of the head.
BETTY lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
BETTY just misses with a punch to the body.
BETTY with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. BETTY darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from BETTY.
Noodle is breathing heavily.
BETTY misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noodle.
BETTY throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BETTY avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noodle misses with a body shot
and BETTY cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noodle shoots for a double leg takedown but BETTY sprawls well. He's pushed Noodle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
BETTY throws a body punch but Noodle moves out of range.
Noodle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and BETTY counters with a straight right hand.
Noodle looks to score with a jab to the body but BETTY is just out of range.
Noodle throws the left hand but BETTY avoids the punch easily.
BETTY swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noodle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and BETTY counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
BETTY throws a body punch but Noodle moves out of range.
Noodle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BETTY scores with a jab to the head.
BETTY sizes up Noodle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noodle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BETTY's waist but BETTY gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noodle off to one side.
Betty BETTY has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bowl Noodle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noodle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noodle misses with a shot to the body
and BETTY counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Noodle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
BETTY throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noodle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
BETTY throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BETTY lands a right hook to the body.
BETTY scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noodle doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by BETTY.
BETTY throws out a powerful jab.

Noodle is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from BETTY misses the target.
Noodle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Betty BETTY is winning the standup battle so far.
BETTY lands a nice looking body shot.
BETTY lands a really nice looking cross but Noodle seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BETTY throws a shot to the body.
Noodle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noodle misses with a shot to the body
and BETTY counters with a nice uppercut.
Noodle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and BETTY counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noodle throws out a loose jab but BETTY uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noodle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and BETTY counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
BETTY ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
BETTY fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noodle on the side of the head.
BETTY bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noodle's head backwards.
BETTY's corner calls for a 1-2. BETTY obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
BETTY fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noodle on the side of the head.
Noodle is still on wobbly legs! Can BETTY finish him?
BETTY digs a good body shot into Noodle's ribs.
Noodle seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BETTY lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noodle at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BETTY scores with a punch to the head.
BETTY thuds his right hand into Noodle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Noodle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noodle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
BETTY bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noodle's head.
Nice straight punches there by BETTY. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of BETTY.
Noodle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
BETTY lands a lovely overhand right.
BETTY connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noodle momentarily.
BETTY keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noodle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has BETTY pinned against the cage. BETTY gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
BETTY lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Betty BETTY dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bowl Noodle's cut.
That's time! BETTY's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

BETTY lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noodle at a distance.
Noodle misses with a body shot
and BETTY counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noodle thinking.
BETTY scores with a body shot.
BETTY just misses with a punch to the body.
Noodle throws a sloppy body shot
enabling BETTY to counter with a crisp jab.
BETTY swings for the body but Noodle moves out of range.
Noodle's corner calls for a 1-2. Noodle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from BETTY does it's job there.
BETTY throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BETTY smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
BETTY lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Noodle misses.
Noodle shoots in but BETTY avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noodle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noodle walks into a straight right hand from BETTY.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noodle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BETTY as he avoids it easily.
BETTY avoids the body shot from Noodle.
Nice shot lands for BETTY.
Noodle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BETTY moves away.
Noodle tries to score a power double leg takedown but BETTY sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noodle somewhat.
Betty BETTY has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bowl Noodle.
Noodle misses with a hook. BETTY ducked under it nicely.
Noodle throws a predictable looking body shot
and BETTY counters with a lovely shot to the body.
BETTY jabs at Noodle's body.
Noodle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
BETTY swings and misses with a shot to the body

so Noodle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
BETTY preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noodle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noodle wants to pass the guard but BETTY is keeping the position.
Noodle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Noodle postures up.
Noodle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noodle stops BETTY from standing up.
Noodle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BETTY works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Noodle shoots in for a double leg but BETTY sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noodle misses with a body punch
and BETTY counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for BETTY.
BETTY changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
BETTY lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noodle at a distance.
BETTY misses the shot to the body.
BETTY scores with a hook to the body. Noodle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
BETTY connects with a body shot.
BETTY misses with a body punch

and Noodle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Noodle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noodle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
BETTY tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noodle trying to move into half guard but instead BETTY has managed to sweep!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noodle looking for a sweep. Not yet Noodle, not yet.
BETTY trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noodle wants to sweep but no luck.
BETTY wants to get up but he can't break Noodle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Noodle throws a predictable looking body shot
and BETTY counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noodle throws a sloppy body shot
and BETTY counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BETTY connects with a looping right hand.
Noodle misses with a hook to the body
and Noodle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowl Noodle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Betty BETTY is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noodle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Betty BETTY showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BETTY, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Betty BETTY!