PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sea Rules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Condit's entrance music is Rise Against - Hero Of War . A fine choice. Sea Rules will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Condit
vs
Rules

175 cm
21
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
33
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

TITAN
KINGDOM

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Condit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sea Rules!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rules tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Condit counters by clinching up.
Rules is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Condit pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Condit turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Condit is looking to take a break and control but Rules is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Condit taking a break here but Rules is having none of it and regains half guard.

Rules actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rules is staying active underneath Condit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rules won't allow Condit to pass to mount.

Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Condit pulls his head out easily.
Condit is keen to just control but Rules is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Condit tries to pass to full mount but Rules defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Donald Condit wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Condit moves into the clinch.
Rules changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Condit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Rules or perhaps it was just good defense by Condit which made him look bad.
Donald Condit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sea Rules.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rules is looking to clinch but Condit is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rules tries to clinch but Condit moves out of range.

Condit closes the distance and pushes Rules back into the cage.
Rules wants to take the fight to the mat but Condit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee calls for Condit to work.
Condit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rules is working for takedown but Condit is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Condit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rules wants to clinch but Condit slips to the side

and Condit counters by clinching up.
Rules tries for a takedown but Condit manages to get underhooks.
Rules wants a takedown.
Rules is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donald Condit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sea Rules.
Rules is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rules looking for a takedown.
Rules is looking to take this one to the mat.
Condit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rules wants a takedown but no success here.
Condit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rules up against the cage.
Condit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rules avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Condit drags the fight down to the ground.
Condit pulls Rules in close to prevent any damage.
Rules postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Condit.
Rules keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rules tries to clinch

and Condit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rules is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Condit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rules on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Condit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rules tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rules on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rules wants a takedown but no success here.
Rules changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Condit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sea Rules is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rules tries to clinch there but Condit circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rules circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rules tries to clinch up but Condit circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Rules closes the distance and clinches up with Condit, looking for a takedown. Rules pushes Condit against the cage but Condit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Condit closes the distance and clinches.
Condit is pressed up against the cage. Rules has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Condit down to the mat. Condit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Condit darts in and clinches Rules up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Condit dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Condit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rules wants a takedown.
Rules tries to score a body lock takedown but Condit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rules drops down looking for an ankle pick but Condit pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donald Condit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sea Rules.

Condit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Condit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rules on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rules is not content to let Condit control the position.
Condit trying to mount his opponent but Rules defends it.
Condit not doing much here.
Condit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit trying to advance position but Rules counters by regaining guard.
Condit trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Donald Condit just wasn't active enough.
Rules wants to clinch up but Condit keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rules looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Condit gets a clinch.
Rules goes for a takedown in the clinch but Condit prevents it.

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.
Rules managing to block the knees to the body from Condit.
Condit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rules blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rules changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Condit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Condit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rules moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Condit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Condit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Condit!
Donald Condit took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TITAN for their support in the buildup to the fight.