PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tekken Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carrington Byndom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Slice
vs
Byndom

160 cm
20
137 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
148 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tekken Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carrington Byndom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Byndom 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 Slice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Byndom punishes Slice's body with a nice straight punch.
Slice avoids the body shot from Byndom.
Byndom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slice. Slice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byndom lands with an overhand left.
Slice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byndom misses with an uppercut.
Slice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slice tries for a takedown but Byndom circles away easily
and Byndom counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Byndom misses
and Slice counters with a low kick, right behind Byndom 's knee.
Byndom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice moves away from the strike by Byndom.
Slice tries for a takedown but Byndom circles away easily
and Byndom counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tekken Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byndom misses with a double jab.
Slice shoots and misses
and Byndom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Byndom throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
Slice with a poor takedown
and Byndom counters with a nice leg kick.
Byndom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slice in his tracks.
Carrington Byndom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice checks a low kick from Byndom.
Byndom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Slice closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Byndom did well to prevent Slice getting side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byndom keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byndom keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Slice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Slice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Byndom defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Byndom is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slice is trying to work for a kimura but Byndom is defending well.
Slice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byndom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Slice seems to be looking for submissions.

Slice is working for a kimura but Byndom is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byndom won't allow Slice to pass to mount.

Slice seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Byndom has recovered full guard.
Byndom keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Byndom can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Slice drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slice jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carrington Byndom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Byndom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byndom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Byndom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slice counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Slice clinches up with Byndom and pushes him back against the cage.

Slice drags the fight down to the ground.

Byndom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice looking to control.
Byndom is looking to stand up but Slice won't let him.
Byndom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slice looking for a guillotine here but Byndom defends easily.
Slice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slice looking for a sweep. Not yet Slice, not yet.
Byndom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Slice is working an open guard so Byndom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Byndom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byndom paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Byndom misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Byndom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Byndom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slice tries to clinch up.
Slice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Byndom counters with a nice body shot.
Byndom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byndom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Byndom lands a really nice looking cross but Slice seems unphased.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slice has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tekken Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byndom lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byndom throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Slice dives in and grabs Byndom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Byndom pushes down on Slice's head and hops out.
Byndom lands a jab.
Slice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byndom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tekken Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byndom is looking to score with low kicks.
Slice tries to clinch up.
Slice keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Byndom misses with a looping left.
Carrington Byndom seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byndom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byndom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Byndom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Byndom.
Byndom moves out of range as Slice throws a body kick.
Byndom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Byndom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Byndom stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice wants to clinch up but Byndom keeps it at a distance.
Byndom throws a low kick but Slice avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carrington Byndom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Byndom punishes Slice's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Byndom. Beautiful body shot.
Byndom tries to land a leg kick but Slice saw it coming and moves away.
Slice tries for a takedown but Byndom circles away easily
and Byndom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slice tries for a takedown but Byndom circles away easily
and Byndom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tekken Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byndom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Byndom counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byndom cracks Slice with a good jab.
Byndom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice connects with a solid leg kick.
Slice tries to clinch but Byndom is having none of it.
Byndom misses with a looping left.
Byndom throws a combination that misses

and Slice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slice.
Slice goes for a takedown attempt but Byndom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Byndom misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Byndom misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Byndom to counter with a crisp jab.
Slice tries for a takedown but Byndom circles away easily
enabling Byndom to counter with a crisp jab.
Slice tries for a takedown but Byndom circles away easily
and Byndom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Byndom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slice. Slice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byndom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice tries to clinch but Byndom is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Byndom 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 Slice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slice tries for a takedown but Byndom circles away easily
and Byndom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byndom misses the shot to the body.
Byndom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byndom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slice counters with a slapping leg kick.
Byndom looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.
Byndom scores with a head kick.
Carrington Byndom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Byndom throws a low kick, looking for Slice's leg but Slice calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Byndom.
Slice tries for a takedown but Byndom circles away easily
and Byndom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slice checks a low kick from Byndom.
Tekken Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice is looking to clinch but Byndom is avoiding it.
Byndom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slice tries for a takedown but Byndom circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Byndom takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Byndom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Byndom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Byndom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Byndom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Byndom counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carrington Byndom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Byndom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carrington Byndom!
Carrington Byndom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.