PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Blacksheep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacksheep kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Primo victoria. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blacksheep
vs
Dad

175 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Blacksheep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Dad!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blacksheep closes the distance and clinches.
Blacksheep dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Blacksheep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dad tries to clinch

and Blacksheep counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blacksheep lands a right hand.
Blacksheep goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dad prevents it.
Blacksheep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dad.
Blacksheep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blacksheep unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blacksheep throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dad trying to control the position but instead, Blacksheep has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dad into the cage.
Blacksheep stalling against the cage.
Blacksheep is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dad is defending well for now.
Blacksheep is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dad is defending well for now.
Blacksheep stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dad is trying to stall.
Blacksheep tries to land knees in the clinch but Dad avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacksheep is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dad.
Dad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Blacksheep.
Blacksheep goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dad prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Blacksheep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blacksheep scores with a knee to the head.
Blacksheep unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A bit of stalling here from Blacksheep.
Blacksheep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dad blocks it with crossed arms.
Dad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blacksheep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blacksheep tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dad avoids it.
Knees to the body from Blacksheep.
Blacksheep unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blacksheep prevents the takedown attempt.
Dad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Blacksheep - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blacksheep is breathing heavily.
Blacksheep has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blacksheep.
Blacksheep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blacksheep stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep stops a takedown attempt from Dad.
Dad tries to pull guard but Blacksheep won't allow it.
Dad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blacksheep has him pressed against the cage.
Blacksheep missing with knees to the body.
Blacksheep is struggling to control the position.
Blacksheep has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blacksheep gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dad misses with a knee strike.

Blacksheep breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blacksheep slaps away a takedown attempt from Dad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blacksheep is looking to clinch but Dad is avoiding it.
Blacksheep tries to clinch up but Dad circles away and keeps his distance.
Dad shoots in for a double leg but Blacksheep sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Blacksheep gets a clinch.
Dad misses with a punch to the body.
Dad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blacksheep smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blacksheep keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Blacksheep has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blacksheep looking to throw knees to the head but Dad is blocking nicely.
Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blacksheep goes for a takedown attempt but Dad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blacksheep tries to clinch but Dad is having none of it.
Dad tries for a takedown but Blacksheep circles away easily

and Blacksheep counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blacksheep postures up.
Blacksheep in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dad working a defensive guard here.
Blacksheep stands up over Dad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep trying to control but Dad is working from the bottom.
Dad has momentary wrist control but Blacksheep slips an elbow through the middle.
Blacksheep is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dad looking to control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dad wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dad scores with a nice strike.

Blacksheep fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dad, pushing him back against the cage.
Blacksheep working Dad over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blacksheep is looking to clinch.

Blacksheep clinches up with Dad and pushes him back against the cage.
Blacksheep misses with a knee strike.
Dad tries to stall but Blacksheep uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blacksheep with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dad managing to block the knees to the body from Blacksheep.
Dad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blacksheep just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blacksheep throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dad tries to break the clinch but Blacksheep is controlling the position.
Dad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blacksheep pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenny Blacksheep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Dad.
Blacksheep presses Dad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blacksheep putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Blacksheep pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Blacksheep closes the distance and clinches.
Blacksheep misses with a knee to the head.

Blacksheep manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dad moves into range and clinches up with Blacksheep.
Blacksheep drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blacksheep misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacksheep avoiding damage.
Dad is trying to force a seperation but Blacksheep has the dominant position.
Blacksheep prevents Dad from breaking the clinch.
Blacksheep is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dad is defending well for now.
Dad is working for takedown but Blacksheep is calmly controlling the position for now.

Blacksheep tightens his grip and picks Dad up, before dumping him to the ground. Dad manages to land in guard.
Dad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blacksheep passes Dad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dad is looking to control Blacksheep's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dad avoid being mounted?
Dad tries to kick Blacksheep off but Blacksheep keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dad tries to get to full guard but Blacksheep has control of the leg.
Dad is in trouble now - Blacksheep has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep controlling from the full mount.
Dad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blacksheep landing shots from mount.
Blacksheep wants to control the pace but Dad is squirming around nicely.
Dad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep raining down shots from the mount!
Dad gets back to half guard.
Dad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blacksheep moves nicely into side control.
Dad is trying to get back to half guard.
Blacksheep wants to control but Dad is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blacksheep controls the position from side control.
Blacksheep is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blacksheep lands some shots froms side control.
Dad is not content to let Blacksheep control the position.
Dad is trying to control Blacksheep's posture but Blacksheep avoids it.
Blacksheep trying to control the position but Dad is working away.
Blacksheep takes a little break here. Dad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blacksheep dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Blacksheep shoots in for a takedown but Dad shows good takedown defense.
Dad leaves Blacksheep with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blacksheep avoids it really well and circles away.
Dad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blacksheep avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Dad with that takedown attempt.
Kenny Blacksheep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Dad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dad catches Blacksheep with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Blacksheep clinches up against the cage.
Dad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blacksheep pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blacksheep lands a shoulder strike.
Dad fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blacksheep presses Dad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blacksheep is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dad is defending well for now.

Blacksheep escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Blacksheep gets a takedown into half guard.
Blacksheep uses his free foot to push down on Dad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dad.
Dad is in a horrible position here. Blacksheep smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Blacksheep lands a big shot there that rocks Dad but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blacksheep scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dad?
Dad is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Blacksheep landing punches.
Dad can't escape the position.
Blacksheep avoids the attempt from Dad to control.
Blacksheep lands with some strikes.
Blacksheep scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dad tries to buck Blacksheep off but he can't manage it.
Blacksheep working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blacksheep raining down shots from the mount!
Blacksheep connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Blacksheep is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dad shrugs it off.
Blacksheep dominating with strikes here.
Blacksheep can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dad is looking to escape.
Blacksheep with shots to the head and body - Dad looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep dominating with strikes here.
Dad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blacksheep wants to control the pace but Dad is squirming around nicely.
Blacksheep lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenny Blacksheep is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blacksheep looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Blacksheep showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blacksheep, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Blacksheep!