PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro Protagonist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baddabing
vs
Protagonist

188 cm
26
193 lbs
22 - 3 - 0

183 cm
28
195 lbs
15 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Protagonist!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Protagonist misses with a hook.
Baddabing looks to score with a jab to the body but Protagonist is just out of range.
A jab from Protagonist does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Protagonist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Protagonist.
Protagonist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Baddabing. Those never looked like landing.
Protagonist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baddabing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Baddabing misses.
Protagonist misses the jab.
Baddabing looks for a takedown but Protagonist sprawls well.
Baddabing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Protagonist ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Protagonist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Protagonist stuns Baddabing with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baddabing throws a jab but it's blocked by Protagonist.

Baddabing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Protagonist napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baddabing misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Baddabing throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Protagonist struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist is not content to let Baddabing control the position.
Baddabing is trying to ground and pound but Protagonist uses the momentary lack of control by Baddabing to regain half guard.
Protagonist is trying to stand back up but Baddabing is controlling him
Protagonist is looking to improve his position.
Baddabing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baddabing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Protagonist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baddabing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Protagonist is keeping the position for now.
Baddabing trying to control but Protagonist is working from the bottom.
Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Protagonist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Protagonist is pulling down on Baddabing's head. It's preventing any offense from Baddabing, at least for the moment.

Baddabing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Protagonist is keeping the position for now.
Baddabing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baddabing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Protagonist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baddabing sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baddabing wants to pass the guard but Protagonist is keeping the position.

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.
Baddabing postures up in Protagonist's guard and throws a big left but Protagonist blocks it.
Baddabing has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baddabing wants to pass the guard but Protagonist is keeping the position.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Protagonist keeps moving.
Protagonist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Protagonist stuffs the takedown attempt from Baddabing. Baddabing gets slowly back to his feet.
Protagonist scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Protagonist dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Baddabing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Protagonist jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baddabing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Protagonist.
Protagonist's corner calls for a 1-2. Protagonist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baddabing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Protagonist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baddabing is looking to clinch.
Baddabing throws a big shot that misses.
Baddabing missing with a left hand there. Protagonist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt.
Protagonist throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Protagonist misses.
Baddabing closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baddabing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Protagonist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baddabing manages to avoid it.
Baddabing looks to throw the jab but Protagonist is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a hook
letting Protagonist counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baddabing is defended easily by Protagonist.
Protagonist misses with an uppercut.
Baddabing looks to score with a jab to the body but Protagonist is just out of range.
A big left from Protagonist misses.
Protagonist slips a jab from Baddabing.
Protagonist misses with a head kick.
Baddabing throws the left hand but Protagonist avoids the punch easily.
Protagonist throws a good cross that connects.
Baddabing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Protagonist pinned against the cage. Protagonist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Protagonist throws a poor cross that misses
and Baddabing counters with a straight right hand.
Baddabing scores with a crisp jab that stopped Protagonist in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Baddabing. That snapped Protagonist's head back.
Baddabing misses with a looping left.
Baddabing is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Protagonist misses with a series of wild punches.
Protagonist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with an uppercut
and Protagonist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiro Protagonist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baddabing missing with a left hand there. Protagonist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baddabing fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Protagonist as Baddabing shoots in.
Baddabing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Protagonist as he connects with a hook.
Protagonist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baddabing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Baddabing.
Baddabing misses with a left hand
and Protagonist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Protagonist ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
The fighters circling - Protagonist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baddabing shoots in but no luck this time.
Baddabing takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Protagonist looks to land a right hand but Baddabing moved out of range.
Protagonist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baddabing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing moves out of range as Protagonist strikes.
Baddabing doesn't manage to clinch there - Protagonist circles away.
A left lands for Protagonist.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown but Protagonist shows good takedown defense.
Nice straight punches there by Baddabing. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baddabing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baddabing. Protagonist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Protagonist lands a lovely overhand right.
Protagonist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Protagonist swats away the attempt to clinch by Baddabing.
Protagonist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baddabing.
Baddabing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Protagonist.
Protagonist just misses with a punch to the body.
Protagonist avoids the body shot from Baddabing.
Baddabing loads up on a big right hand but Protagonist slips the punch.
Baddabing looks to throw the jab but Protagonist is out of range.
Protagonist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baddabing shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baddabing showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baddabing is looking to advance position but Protagonist won't allow it.
Baddabing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baddabing misses with a head shot. Protagonist uses the momentum to regain guard.
Protagonist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Protagonist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Baddabing misses with a wild combination.
Baddabing cracks Protagonist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Baddabing decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Protagonist pushes Baddabing off looking to stand but Baddabing dives back in and keeps control.
Protagonist is trying to get back to full guard.
Baddabing is looking to take a break and control but Protagonist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baddabing wants to pass to mount but Protagonist is defending the position.

Baddabing seems to be working for a kimura but Protagonist defends the submission attempt.
Baddabing trying to pass the guard but Protagonist defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing thows a huge punch but Protagonist dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baddabing thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Protagonist's head.
Protagonist wants to improve his position but Baddabing is controlling well.
Baddabing throwing shots but Protagonist is blocking nicely.
Protagonist is trying to get back to full guard.
Baddabing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Protagonist defending well though.

That's two 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.
Baddabing tries to pass to full mount but Protagonist defends it.
Protagonist trying to control from the bottom.
Baddabing wants to pass the guard but Protagonist is defending well.
Protagonist is looking for a sweep. Baddabing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baddabing has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baddabing misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baddabing is working for a guillotine from mount but Protagonist frees his head quite easily.
Baddabing with a couple of short strikes.
Baddabing trying to control but Protagonist is having none of it.
Baddabing landing punches.
Baddabing punching from mount but Protagonist doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Baddabing putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Baddabing landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Baddabing moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Protagonist has worked his arm free - good work by Protagonist!
Baddabing passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Protagonist!
Baddabing unloads with some shots from mount but Protagonist bucks and avoids them well.
Baddabing looking to control but Protagonist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Protagonist is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Baddabing is landing with some decent strikes but Protagonist is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Baddabing clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Baddabing cracks Protagonist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baddabing tries to clinch up but Protagonist circles away and keeps his distance.
Protagonist walks into a left hand.
Baddabing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Protagonist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Protagonist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baddabing is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Protagonist misses its intended target.
Baddabing tries to score a power double leg takedown but Protagonist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baddabing somewhat.
Protagonist moves out of range of the strikes.
Baddabing fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Protagonist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baddabing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Baddabing shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Protagonist's guard.
Protagonist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baddabing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Protagonist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Protagonist is looking to stand up but Baddabing isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing trying to control the position from guard on top but Protagonist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Protagonist is trying to keep Baddabing in close.
Baddabing wants to pass the guard but Protagonist is keeping the position.
Baddabing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baddabing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Protagonist keeping full guard, as Baddabing tries to pass.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Protagonist keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Protagonist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baddabing circles away quickly and effectively.
Protagonist tries to bum rush Baddabing with a series of wild strikes but Baddabing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baddabing lands with a right hand.
Protagonist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Protagonist misses.

Baddabing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Protagonist's half guard.
Baddabing looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baddabing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baddabing keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Baddabing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baddabing is looking to advance position but Protagonist won't allow it.

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.
Protagonist is looking to control Baddabing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Protagonist avoid being mounted?
Baddabing uses his free foot to push down on Protagonist's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Protagonist.
Protagonist holds on, trying desperately to control.
Manny Baddabing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baddabing wants to control the pace but Protagonist is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baddabing raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Baddabing had his way with Hiro Protagonist in that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Baddabing swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Protagonist gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baddabing to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Protagonist keeping full guard, as Baddabing tries to pass.
Baddabing passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Protagonist is looking to regain half guard here but Baddabing keeps moving and retains side control.
Baddabing landing strikes.

Baddabing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Protagonist, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Protagonist works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Protagonist can do anything to dispel that myth.
Protagonist wants to control but Baddabing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baddabing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baddabing trying to pass the guard but Protagonist defending well.
Protagonist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Protagonist.

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.

Baddabing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baddabing sitting in guard here, content to control.

Baddabing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baddabing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baddabing landing some decent shots from guard.
Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Protagonist swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Protagonist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Protagonist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Protagonist manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Baddabing is desperately trying to improve his position but Protagonist has a good base and remains in mount.

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.
Protagonist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Protagonist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baddabing is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baddabing gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Baddabing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baddabing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Baddabing!
Manny Baddabing retains his middleweight title!