PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marley Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tio Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fame has chosen This is how we do it - Montell Jordan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bob
vs
Fame

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
195 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marley Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tio Fame!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Fame lands but Bob takes it in his stride.
Fame throws a head kick that misses.
Fame attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fame delivers a nice body kick.
Fame throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bob throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fame's waist but Fame gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bob off to one side.
Bob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fame pinned against the cage. Fame gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fame slaps away a takedown attempt from Bob, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marley Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but Fame shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fame connects with a right hand. Bob shakes it off.
Bob takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bob looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tio Fame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fame fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bob on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fame. Fame obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fame throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Fame lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fame defends it nicely.
Bob closes the distance and clinches up with Fame, looking for a takedown. Bob pushes Fame against the cage but Fame circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Fame with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Fame.
Fame with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bob takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fame tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fame scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob shoots in looking for a takedown. Fame tries to sprawl out of it but Bob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fame manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fame closes the distance and clinches.
Fame misses with a body punch.
Fame is looking to control Bob's arms but Bob gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fame has his back to the cage.
Bob tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fame with a knee to the head.
Fame lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Fame lands a left hand.

Bob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fame lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bob's sensitive parts.
Bob fails with the takedown.
Bob is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fame sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fame plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bob takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fame scores with a head kick. Bob tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fame throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bob.

Fame moves into the clinch.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob goes for a takedown attempt but Fame pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fame.
Fame moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.
Fame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fame throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Fame.
Tio Fame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bob bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bob thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bob wants to control but Fame is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fame is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
An elbow from Bob crashes against the mat.
Fame is not content to let Bob control the position.
Fame wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fame regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bob's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bob is looking to take a break and control but Fame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tio Fame dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fame keeps Bob at a distance using the push kick.
Fame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fame.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fame defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bob.
Bob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fame avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marley Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fame.
Marley Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fame fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bob.
Fame scores with a head kick.
Bob chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fame can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob shoots for a double leg takedown but Fame sprawls well. He's pushed Bob's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bob takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bob is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fame throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bob.
Tio Fame seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bob swats away the attempt to clinch by Fame.
Bob avoids the head kick by Fame.
Fame throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fame throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bob's head.
Fame is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fame avoids it really well and circles away.
Fame scoring well with a low kick there.
Fame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fame displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bob.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fame. Bob shrugs it off though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fame. Fame obviously looking to wear him down.
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!

Bob tries to keep at a distance but Fame has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob.
Fame has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Fame is pressed up against the cage. Bob has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fame down to the mat. Fame avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fame lands a leg kick that knocks Bob off balance momentarily.
Fame scores with a leg kick.
Fame lands a head kick. Bob smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Bob gets tackled into the cage by Fame. Fame maintains the clinch.
A short right from Fame on the inside.
Fame scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fame.
Fame is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bob jumps guard but Fame stands there with Bob around his waist. Bob gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fame lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fame lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bob backwards.

Fame breaks from the clinch.
Bob shoots for a takedown but Fame saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fame plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Fame rushes Bob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fame is trying to stall.
Fame tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fame fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fame swings wildly with an uppercut but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fame misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fame working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bob tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fame smiles and moves away.
Fame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fame as he avoids it easily.
Bob takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fame leaves Bob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fame tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.
Fame throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Fame.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bob blocks a head kick by Fame.
Good leg kick by Fame there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Fame.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tio Fame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bob takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fame lands a leg kick that knocks Bob off balance momentarily.
Bob shoots in but no luck this time.
Fame moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fame stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fame wants it to stay on the feet.
Fame scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fame is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.
Fame connects with a high kick.
Fame lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fame scoring well with a low kick there.
Fame scores with a head kick. Bob tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fame.
Fame throws a nice head kick!
Fame dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fame with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fame.
Fame tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fame thumps Bob with a low kick.
Bob closes the distance and clinches up with Fame, looking for a takedown. Bob pushes Fame against the cage but Fame circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marley Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fame lands a high kick!
Fame tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fame lands a body shot.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fame throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A shot to the liver by Fame. Beautiful body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bob crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fame - the referee stops the clock and Bob gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fame. Bob manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bob has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fame.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fame clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fame creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fame holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fame lands a shoulder strike.
Fame taking a breather.
Bob is trying to push Fame away but Fame has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bob tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fame smiles and moves away.

Fame gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Fame escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Fame lands but Bob takes it in his stride.
Fame displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bob.
Fame scores with a leg kick.
Fame throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fame throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fame.
Fame is looking to slow Bob down with leg kicks.
Fame lands a nice looking body shot.
Fame throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Fame is looking to slow Bob down with leg kicks.
That kick from Fame tenderised Bob's leg. Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fame leaves Bob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bob takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fame lands a high kick!
Fame buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fame fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fame fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fame thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bob if he has to take too many more of those.
Fame scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fame moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fame dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Fame is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fame.
Fame is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bob rather than just go for the knockout.
Fame connects with a leg kick. Bob looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Fame. No joy for Bob on that attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fame wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marley Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fame fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tio Fame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fame 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30

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