PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palito Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairtex comes to the ring accompanied by Spiderman- The Ramones. Palito Fairtex has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Fairtex
vs
Bonaparte

185 cm
25
148 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

167 cm
27
145 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Palito Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fairtex paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bonaparte has closed the distance and engaged Fairtex in a clinch.
Bonaparte tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonaparte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Bonaparte tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonaparte tries for a takedown but Fairtex manages to get underhooks.
Bonaparte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Fairtex blocks a body shot from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairtex tries to stall but Bonaparte uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Napoleon Bonaparte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Bonaparte drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bonaparte working the head with strikes.
Fairtex is trying to buck Bonaparte off.
Fairtex takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte landing strikes.
Fairtex taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fairtex avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bonaparte.
Fairtex takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bonaparte in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bonaparte in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fairtex is not content to let Bonaparte control the position.
Fairtex is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bonaparte off and has taken his back!
Fairtex has the hooks in. Bonaparte is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bonaparte rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fairtex trying to mount his opponent but Bonaparte defends it.
Bonaparte is looking for a sweep. Fairtex is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fairtex keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte gets back to full guard.
Fairtex wants to pass the guard but Bonaparte is keeping the position.
Fairtex will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fairtex wants to get up but he can't break Bonaparte's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fairtex stopping the sweep attempt from Bonaparte.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bonaparte looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairtex is just out of range.
Bonaparte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
A punch combination from Bonaparte misses.
Fairtex slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonaparte, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairtex manages to avoid it.
Fairtex keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
Fairtex is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fairtex leaves Bonaparte with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bonaparte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Fairtex misses.
Bonaparte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fairtex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fairtex moves out of range as Bonaparte throws a body kick.
Bonaparte doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairtex circles away.
Bonaparte avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fairtex defends it nicely.
Bonaparte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte tries to clinch up but Fairtex circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairtex lands a head kick!
Bonaparte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bonaparte connects with a solid leg kick.
Fairtex slips a jab and a cross from Bonaparte.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a kick to the body.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonaparte throws an overhand right that lands on Fairtex's shoulder, as Fairtex tries to avoid the shot.
Bonaparte motions for Fairtex to come forward. Bonaparte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.

Bonaparte gets the takedown into side control.
Bonaparte trying to control the action but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
Fairtex regains half guard, as Bonaparte was trying to land strikes.
Bonaparte wants to control but Fairtex is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fairtex is staying active underneath Bonaparte, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet.
Fairtex is looking to control Bonaparte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fairtex avoid being mounted?
Bonaparte tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fairtex knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bonaparte swinging wildly here.
Palito Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonaparte misses with the combination.

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.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Bonaparte is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
Fairtex throws a nice head kick!
Fairtex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fairtex throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Fairtex. No joy for Bonaparte on that attempt.
Palito Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonaparte.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonaparte looks for a takedown but Fairtex sprawls well.
Fairtex lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palito Fairtex dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonaparte is defended easily by Fairtex.
Bonaparte misses the shot to the body.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick which misses Fairtex's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairtex tries to avoid it.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonaparte throws a right hand that Fairtex ducks under and follows up with a left that Fairtex also avoids with ease.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonaparte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex misses with a low kick.
Palito Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bonaparte moves into range and clinches up with Fairtex.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Bonaparte.
Fairtex blocks a body shot from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairtex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex tries to break free but Bonaparte pushes him back against the ropes.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Bonaparte has him pressed against the ropes.
Fairtex blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonaparte lands a right hand.
Bonaparte scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonaparte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonaparte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
Bonaparte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Bonaparte has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fairtex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonaparte scores with a hook to the body.
Fairtex looking to throw knees to the head but Bonaparte is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonaparte has Fairtex pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fairtex manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Palito Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Bonaparte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Bonaparte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fairtex pushes off an throws an elbow but Bonaparte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonaparte is keeping busy.
Bonaparte has Fairtex pressed against the ropes, preventing Fairtex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Bonaparte on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bonaparte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairtex wants to break free but Bonaparte has control.
Bonaparte tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action.

Bonaparte turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bonaparte manages to end up in side control.
Fairtex gets back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bonaparte throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fairtex taking some punishment here, with Bonaparte in his half guard.
Bonaparte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head.
Fairtex is trying to maintain the position but Bonaparte is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex tries to kick Bonaparte off but Bonaparte keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fairtex tries to roll over but Bonaparte keeps him under control.
Bonaparte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonaparte throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairtex was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
Fairtex swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonaparte.

Fairtex gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bonaparte to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bonaparte trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex keeping full guard, as Bonaparte tries to pass.
Fairtex is controlling Bonaparte's posture.
Bonaparte thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairtex is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonaparte is controlling him.
Bonaparte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Bonaparte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonaparte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Bonaparte!