PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McFat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm Fat by Weird Al Yankovic. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

McFat
vs
International

181 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fatty McFat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis International!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
International scores with a nice strike.
International scores with a punch to the head.
International misses with the combination.
Travis International seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFat moves out of range as International throws a body kick.
McFat misses with a straight left.
McFat tries to move into range but International moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
International throws a series of punches but McFat avoids them all with ease.
McFat cracks a nice hook into International's ribs.
Good shot there by International.

That's one minute gone in the round.
International stalks McFat and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McFat's face. McFat staggers backwards, shaken.
International takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
International looking to land some kicks to the body here.
International throws a sloppy head kick and McFat moves out of range easily.
McFat misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as McFat lands an impressive looking overhand right. International doesn't seem phased though.
McFat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
International keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from International does no damage.

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.
International misses with a straight left.
McFat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of International's head.
International scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Fatty McFat has been cut.
Travis International is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
International paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
International misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McFat looks to score with a jab to the body but International is just out of range.
McFat dives in and grabs International's left leg, looking for a takedown. International pushes down on McFat's head and hops out.
International lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McFat circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFat throws a jab but it's blocked by International.
McFat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
International tries to clinch up but McFat circles away and keeps his distance.
McFat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McFat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
International lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McFat circles away quickly and effectively.
International throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

International drives through and clinches with McFat against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
International gets through McFat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

International breaks from the clinch.
McFat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McFat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McFat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract International.
McFat wants to clinch up but International keeps it at a distance.
McFat thows a left - swing and a miss!
McFat dives in and grabs International's left leg, looking for a takedown. International pushes down on McFat's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis International dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fatty McFat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

International closes the distance and lands a one-two.
International fails to land with a series of punches.
McFat throws a big shot that misses.
International throws a big shot that misses.
McFat throws out a loose jab but International uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from International misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
International swinging wilding here.
International tries to clinch but McFat is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McFat misses with a hook. International ducked under it nicely.
International fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFat manages to avoid it.
International lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McFat backs up against the cage.
International throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFat.
McFat throws a predictable looking body shot
and International counters with a stiff right hand.
Travis International is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
International fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McFat on the side of the head.
International works over McFat's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from International as McFat shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
International swings for the body but McFat moves out of range.
International misses with a hook.
International throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McFat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McFat defending well as International loads up on a big left hand.
International throws a right hand that McFat ducks under and follows up with a left that McFat also avoids with ease.
McFat ducks right into an uppercut from International.
A big left from International misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
International wants to clinch.
McFat misses with a straight left.
McFat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by International.
Good exchange - International coming out on top.
Travis International seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFat tries to bum rush International with a series of wild strikes but International uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
International tries to bum rush McFat with a series of wild strikes but McFat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International counters with a lovely straight right hand!
International fails to land with a series of punches.
International waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFat.
International scores with a jab. McFat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
International uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McFat.
McFat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McFat falls off balance throwing a combination
and International counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis International showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fatty McFat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

International uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McFat.
McFat is looking to slow International down with leg kicks.
International throws a right and a left that McFat avoids nicely.

International closes the distance and pushes McFat back into the cage.
McFat misses with a hook from the clinch.

McFat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
International looks to land a right hand but McFat moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
International wants to clinch but McFat slips to the side
and McFat counters with a slapping leg kick.
McFat slips a straight right by International.

That's one minute gone in the round.
International throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFat.
International lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McFat circles away quickly and effectively.
McFat slips a jab and a cross from International.
International misses with a body shot.
International misses with a wild combination.
International ducks under a wild hook from McFat.
McFat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by International.
International clinches but McFat breaks the clinch

and McFat counters with a nice double leg into side control. International won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McFat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McFat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

McFat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

McFat is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. International looks calm but he's in trouble here. McFat gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. International is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McFat lets go of the hold and International can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fatty McFat!