PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landry Saracen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saracen has chosen Bon Jovi - Dead or Alive as his entrance music. Landry Saracen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Moneybags
vs
Saracen

150 cm
26
144 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

167 cm
27
148 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Moneybags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landry Saracen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saracen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moneybags's waist but Moneybags gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saracen off to one side.
Moneybags moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saracen shoots in for a takedown but Moneybags shows good takedown defense.
Saracen ducks under a wild hook from Moneybags.
Saracen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moneybags sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Moneybags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Saracen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moneybags defends it nicely.
Moneybags feints a jab promting Saracen to slip. Moneybags then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saracen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Saracen is rocked!
Saracen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moneybags swivels and escapes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moneybags.
A jab from Moneybags misses.
Moneybags swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moneybags bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moneybags throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags lands with a good body shot.
Moneybags throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneybags scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saracen tries to clinch up but Moneybags circles away and keeps his distance.
Saracen misses with a takedown attempt
and Moneybags counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saracen 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.
Saracen takes one to the chin there.
Moneybags lands an overhand right.
Saracen is still on wobbly legs! Can Moneybags finish him?
Moneybags throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moneybags throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneybags throws the left hand but Saracen avoids the punch easily.
John Moneybags is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saracen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moneybags tries to avoid it but Saracen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moneybags to the ground. Moneybags escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saracen seems to have recovered his senses.
Saracen looks to throw the jab but Moneybags is out of range.
A jab from Moneybags misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags leaves Saracen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saracen.
Saracen looks gassed!

Saracen shoots in and gets a takedown into Moneybags's guard.
Moneybags working a defensive guard here.
Moneybags controlling Saracen's posture.
Moneybags looking to control.
Saracen looking to pass the guard.

Saracen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saracen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saracen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moneybags controlling the position.
Moneybags on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moneybags tries to get out of the position.

Saracen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moneybags is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moneybags has escaped and now he's on top!
Moneybags wants to pass the guard but Saracen is keeping the position.
Moneybags wants to get up but he can't break Saracen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Saracen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saracen seems to be looking for submissions.

Saracen is looking for a kimura but Moneybags is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saracen to get the leverage.

Saracen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moneybags defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moneybags is trying to get back to full guard.

Saracen is working for a kimura but Moneybags is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneybags trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Moneybags dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck for Saracen with that takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Saracen.
A punch combination from Moneybags misses.
Moneybags throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saracen looks for a takedown but Moneybags sprawls well.
Moneybags is looking to land body kicks.

Saracen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moneybags was covering up waiting for the punch and Saracen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saracen tries to free his leg and advance position but Moneybags is retaining full guard.
Moneybags managing to control the position.
Saracen preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saracen drops back looking for a leg! Moneybags is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moneybags manages to kick Saracen off! Saracen jumps back into Moneybags's guard.
Moneybags knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saracen on the ground.
Moneybags looking for a sweep. Not yet Moneybags, not yet.

Saracen drops back looking for a leg! Moneybags is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moneybags manages to kick Saracen off! Saracen jumps back into Moneybags's guard.
Saracen won't allow Moneybags to sweep him here.
Moneybags manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saracen manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags preventing the sweep.
Saracen controlling Moneybags's posture.
Saracen has a closed guard, preventing Moneybags from standing up.
Saracen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Saracen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Saracen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moneybags is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moneybags slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saracen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moneybags throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saracen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saracen controlling Moneybags's posture.
Moneybags pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saracen is keeping the position for now.
Moneybags wanted to stand there but Saracen had control of the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moneybags misses with a low kick.
Moneybags misses with a low kick.
Moneybags sizes up Saracen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saracen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moneybags - the referee stops the clock and Saracen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moneybags. Saracen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saracen shoots in for a takedown but Moneybags shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John Moneybags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Moneybags throws an overhand right that lands on Saracen's shoulder, as Saracen tries to avoid the shot.
Moneybags missing with a left hand there. Saracen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moneybags misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saracen.
Nice body kick there by Moneybags.
Saracen shoots in but no luck this time.
Moneybags connects with a leg kick. Saracen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice combination there by Saracen.
Saracen is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Moneybags misses the target.
Saracen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moneybags avoids it really well and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moneybags.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Moneybags will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Saracen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saracen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saracen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moneybags wants to land a leg kick but Saracen is out of range.
Moneybags scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Saracen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saracen showed some decent athleticism there.

Saracen is trying to work for a kimura but Moneybags is defending well.
Moneybags tries to get to full guard but Saracen has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moneybags manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Saracen drops back looking for a leg! Moneybags is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moneybags manages to kick Saracen off! Saracen jumps back into Moneybags's guard.
Moneybags looking to control.
Saracen tries to free his leg and advance position but Moneybags is retaining full guard.
Moneybags pulls Saracen in close to prevent any damage.
Moneybags might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saracen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saracen wants to stand up but Moneybags manages to regain full guard.

Saracen gets to his feet - Moneybags follows without any prompting.
Moneybags stuffs the takedown attempt from Saracen. Saracen gets slowly back to his feet.
Saracen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moneybags fails to land with a series of punches.
Saracen shoots in but no luck this time.
John Moneybags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Moneybags throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moneybags misses with a two punch combination.
Saracen gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moneybags!
Moneybags looks to score with a jab to the body but Saracen is just out of range.
Moneybags works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saracen throws a lazy right hand but Moneybags sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Moneybags lands.
Saracen misses with a takedown attempt - Moneybags sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moneybags paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saracen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moneybags tries to avoid it but Saracen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moneybags to the ground. Moneybags escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Saracen.
John Moneybags is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saracen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moneybags is fending him off so far but Saracen persists. Nope, Moneybags circles away and we're back to standing.
Moneybags connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saracen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moneybags counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moneybags lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saracen at a distance.
Saracen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moneybags scores with a hook to the body. Saracen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Moneybags.
Saracen fails with a takedown attempt.
Saracen needs to keep his hands up - Moneybags had a free shot at his head there.
Landry Saracen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saracen on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Moneybags showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moneybags, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Moneybags!