PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Guy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guy
vs
Assassin

192 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
32
220 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy slips a straight right by Assassin.
Assassin swings for the body but Guy moves out of range.
Guy connects with a jab.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Guy enables Assassin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Assassin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin stops Guy from standing up.
Guy keeping full guard, as Assassin tries to pass.
Assassin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assassin.
Guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Assassin from controlling successfully.
Assassin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Guy enables Assassin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin with a flurry of punches that miss.

Assassin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Assassin tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.

Assassin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Assassin working some strikes from top position.

Assassin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Assassin passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Assassin is trying to work for a kimura but Guy is defending well.
Guy is trying to maintain the position but Assassin is very close to passing his half guard.
Assassin controlling the pace.
Assassin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Assassin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guy sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assassin slips a nice elbow through Guy's hands, connecting with Guy's forehead.

Assassin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guy is just riding it out for now. Assassin eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Assassin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Assassin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guy defending well though.
Guy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guy wants to improve his position but Assassin is controlling well.
Assassin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Assassin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guy sees it coming and defends easily.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Assassin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throwing shots but Guy is blocking nicely.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Assassin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Guy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Assassin is working away from the top position though.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Assassin seems to be looking for submissions.
Assassin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guy is trying to maintain the position but Assassin is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guy thows a body shot but no joy.

Assassin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guy sprawls well initially but Assassin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guy is looking to improve his position.
Assassin controlling the action here.
Guy tries to kick Assassin off but Assassin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Assassin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Assassin works his way into side control.
Guy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin trying to control the position but Guy is working away.
Assassin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Guy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Guy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assassin on the ground.
Assassin lands some shots froms side control.
Guy trying to remain calm as Assassin controls from the top position.
Assassin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
Guy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Assassin.
Assassin is chipping away with strikes.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assassin lands some shots froms side control.
Assassin throws an elbow but Guy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Assassin wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Ninja Assassin has got the better of the ground game so far.

Assassin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Assassin grinds an elbow into Guy's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin controlling the position from side mount.
Assassin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Assassin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Guy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Assassin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ninja Assassin!
A less than humble Ninja Assassin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.