PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clams Casino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Relentless AD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Casino
vs
AD

175 cm
22
158 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clams Casino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relentless AD!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Casino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and AD has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from AD and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
AD tries to clinch but Casino moves out of range.
Casino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Casino jabs at AD's body.
AD wants to clinch up but Casino keeps it at a distance.
AD lands a front kick.
AD is looking to clinch.
AD wants to clinch up but Casino keeps it at a distance.
Casino misses with a head kick.
AD tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
AD tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
AD tries to clinch up.
AD shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Casino but Casino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Casino - just one landing.
Casino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from AD.
Casino misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Casino.
AD throws a nice outside leg kick.
AD throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by AD misses
and Casino counters with a straight right hand.

AD rushes Casino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
AD fails to pull guard.

AD tightens his grip and picks Casino up, before dumping him to the ground. Casino manages to land in guard.
Casino wants to sweep here but AD controlling him for the moment.
Casino controlling the position.
AD postures up.
Casino pulls AD in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Clams Casino wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Casino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between AD's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AD misses with a wild combination.
AD takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
AD tries to clinch up.
Casino misses with a two punch combination.
AD blocks a head kick by Casino.
Casino tries to bum rush AD with a series of wild strikes but AD uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Casino throws a body kick that misses.
AD tries to clinch but Casino moves away
and Casino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
AD shoots in but Casino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clams Casino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Relentless AD.
Casino misses with a leg kick.
Clams Casino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
AD shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Casino pinned against the cage. Casino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casino scores with a body shot.
AD tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Casino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Casino.
AD shoots for a takedown but Casino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Casino wants to slow AD down by chopping away at his legs.
AD tries to clinch there but Casino circles away.
AD gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Casino.
Casino misses the shot to the body.

Casino gets caught flat footed, as AD shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

AD drops back looking for a leg! Casino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Casino manages to kick AD off! AD jumps back into Casino's guard.
Casino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casino pulls AD in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
AD trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

AD drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Casino dives on top into guard.
AD trying to keep a closed guard but Casino is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AD is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
AD pulls Casino in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clams Casino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Casino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

AD shoots in looking for a takedown. Casino tries to sprawl out of it but AD keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
AD closes the distance but Casino moves to the side
and Casino counters with a left and a right that stings AD.
AD wants to clinch but Casino slips to the side
and Casino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Casino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
AD misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Casino.
Casino cracks AD with a good jab.
AD is looking to clinch but Casino is avoiding it.
AD doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Casino throws a series of punches but AD moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casino misses with a low kick as AD jumps back.
AD blocks the body kick.
Casino is looking to chop away at AD's legs.
AD tries for a takedown but Casino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clams Casino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Relentless AD.
AD shoots in looking for a takedown but Casino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing AD's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Casino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clams Casino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
AD avoids the body shot from Casino.
AD keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Casino blocks the leg kick.
Casino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
AD tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Casino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
AD looks to clinch
and Casino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Casino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AD tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
AD fails with an attempt to clinch.
AD dodges the punch combination from Casino.
Casino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Casino lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Relentless AD has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casino misses with a kick to the body.
AD tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Casino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
AD throws a right hand that misses
and Casino counters with a left and a right that stings AD.
Casino throws a head kick but AD moves out of range.
Casino throws the kick towards the body but AD avoids it.
Casino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
AD is looking to clinch but Casino is avoiding it.
Casino throws a push kick but AD slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casino lands with an uppercut that bounces AD off the cage and back into range.
AD closes this distance looking for a takedown but Casino circles away.
AD keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Casino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from AD.
Casino just misses with a punch to the body.
Casino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Casino blocks a head kick by AD.
Casino throws a leg kick but AD sees it coming and moves out of range.
Casino lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from AD.
Casino misses with a body shot.
AD tries to clinch but fails miserably
and AD takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
AD doesn't manage to clinch there - Casino circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Casino scores with the left hand. AD knows he should have avoided that one.
Casino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
AD moves in looking to clinch but Casino pushes him off.
Casino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
AD defending well as Casino loads up on a big left hand.
Casino throws a series of punches but AD avoids them all with ease.
Casino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
AD scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AD dodges the punch combination from Casino.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for AD.
AD tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clams Casino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Relentless AD's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

AD tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casino swats away the attempt to clinch by AD.
AD shoots in looking for a takedown. Casino tries to sprawl out of it but AD keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
AD shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
AD tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Casino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Casino misses with a straight left.
Casino throws a body punch but AD moves out of range.
Casino misses with a wild body shot.
AD ducks under a wild hook from Casino.
Casino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
AD blocks a head kick by Casino.

That's one minute gone in the round.

AD closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Casino did well to prevent AD getting side control.

AD is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
AD landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Casino is looking to improve his position.
AD thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Casino is controlling AD's trapped leg to prevent AD from advancing to side control.
AD passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Casino!
AD looking to finish with strikes here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casino tries to reverse the position but AD maintains control.
AD seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Casino is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

AD goes for an armbar but Casino turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Casino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casino pushes down on AD's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Relentless AD has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Casino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. AD doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Casino.
AD is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AD regains full guard. Nicely done.
AD is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Casino wants to control from the top but AD keeps moving.
Clams Casino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
AD will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
AD is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Casino is fighting to break AD's control of his arms but AD is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Casino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. AD is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Casino throws a body punch but AD moves out of range.
AD checks a leg kick.
Casino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Casino keeps the fight on the outside.
Casino misses with a body shot.
AD closes the distance and clinches up with Casino, looking for a takedown. AD pushes Casino against the cage but Casino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clams Casino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Relentless AD.
AD moves to clinch but Casino breaks away
and Casino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps AD thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casino checks a leg kick.
Casino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Relentless AD comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Casino 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clams Casino!