PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Fountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cks ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fountain
vs
ss

176 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

169 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Fountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cks ss!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for ss. That snapped Fountain's head back.
Fountain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fountain leaves ss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
ss misses with a body punch
and Fountain counters with a nice body shot.
ss throws a series of punches but Fountain avoids them all with ease.
Fountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ss.
ss fails to land the takedown.
ss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fountain defends it nicely.
James Fountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cks ss.
ss leaves Fountain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
ss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fountain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for ss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Fountain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
ss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Fountain counter with a right hand.
Fountain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps ss's head backwards.
Fountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ss.
ss misses with a body shot
enabling Fountain to counter with a crisp jab.
ss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ss misses with a double jab
enabling Fountain to counter with a crisp jab.
ss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fountain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps ss thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Fountain.

ss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fountain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
ss tries to stand but Fountain is controlling his head.
Fountain seems a little lost for a moment, as ss dominates the positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fountain tries to escape but ss is in control.
ss controlling from side mount.
Fountain wants to control but ss postures up.

ss stands up.
A telegraphed right hand from ss misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ss throws a combination that misses
and ss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fountain.
ss throws a hook but Fountain blocks it.
Fountain thuds his right hand into ss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
ss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Fountain leaves ss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fountain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
ss throws a body punch but Fountain moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fountain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ss.
Nice defenses there by Fountain.

ss feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
ss looking to pass the guard.
Fountain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fountain is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ss trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

ss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fountain ducks under a wild hook from ss.
Fountain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fountain staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Fountain lands an impressive looking overhand right. ss doesn't seem phased though.
Fountain scores with the left hand. ss knows he should have avoided that one.
ss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fountain sprawls well. Fountain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ss gets slowly back to his feet.
ss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fountain moves away.
ss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Fountain with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fountain trying to control here.
ss wants to stand up but Fountain has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fountain tries to get to full guard but ss has control of the leg.
ss controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
ss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fountain keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cks ss.
ss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fountain counters with a three punch combo that has ss backing up. ss nods at Fountain to acknowledge the strikes.
Cks ss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fountain counters with a one-two to the body.
Fountain catches ss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cks ss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ss misses with a jab, cross combination.
ss shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Fountain lands.
ss misses with a body shot
and ss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ss loads up on a big right hand but Fountain slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fountain is fending him off so far but ss persists. Nope, Fountain circles away and we're back to standing.
James Fountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cks ss.
ss shoots in but no luck this time.
ss throws a right hand that misses
and Fountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fountain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fountain slips under a jab.
ss misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Fountain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fountain lands a head shot.
ss misses with a looping right.
Fountain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
ss throws a jab when Fountain was well out of range.
Fountain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
ss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fountain.
ss misses with an uppercut
and Fountain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fountain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
ss misses with a takedown attempt - Fountain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fountain throws a chopping leg kick but ss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ss throws a sloppy body shot
and Fountain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps ss thinking.
ss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cks ss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fountain takes a jab right on the kisser.
ss misses the shot to the body.
ss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fountain counters with a nice body shot.
ss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fountain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from ss.
ss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fountain with a hook.
ss misses with a combination
and Fountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ss throws an off balance right hand
and Fountain counters with a straight right hand.
ss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ss misses with a double jab
letting Fountain counter with a right hand.
ss throws a jab but it's blocked by Fountain.
Fountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
ss misses with a few strikes there.
ss should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fountain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
ss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fountain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fountain wants it to stay on the feet.
ss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fountain with a hook.
ss just misses with a punch to the body.
ss throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fountain counter with a right hand.
Fountain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. ss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ss fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fountain to the ground. ss is now in Fountain's guard.

ss stands up from Fountain's guard - ss perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fountain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fountain there as he acknowledges the shot.
ss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fountain counters with a one-two to the body.
ss cracks Fountain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
ss swinging wildly here.
ss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fountain tries to avoid it but ss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fountain to the ground. Fountain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
ss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ss throws a poor cross that misses
and Fountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fountain lands a nice shot to the body.
ss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ss misses with a double jab
and Fountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fountain scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot by Fountain.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ss.
James Fountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cks ss.
Fountain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from ss misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by ss or perhaps it was just good defense by Fountain which made him look bad.
ss misses with a right hand
and Fountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Fountain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ss, pushing him back against the cage.

Fountain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cks ss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
ss throws a right hand that misses
and Fountain counters with a straight right hand.
ss misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fountain counters with a good low kick that ss was not able to check.
Fountain scores with a punch to the head.
James Fountain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ss drops his hands momentarily and Fountain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Fountain.
I think ss has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cks ss!
As Cks ss got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: i want to thank SkrapBox Fighting Championship for letting me fight '.