PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabuto Wakizashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bootyshanks The 3rd's entrance music is When You Least Expect It. A fine choice. Kabuto Wakizashi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd
vs
Wakizashi

174 cm
25
182 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
180 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Damnfield clothing
Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Conviction

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuto Wakizashi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wakizashi tries to work over Bootyshanks The 3rd's front leg with a kick but Bootyshanks The 3rd checks it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wakizashi.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a looping right.
Wakizashi throws a sloppy head kick and Bootyshanks The 3rd moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Bootyshanks The 3rd finds it's target.
Wakizashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wakizashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wakizashi takes a swing at Bootyshanks The 3rd's ribcage but misses.
Wakizashi throws a sloppy head kick and Bootyshanks The 3rd moves out of range easily.
Wakizashi lands a body shot.
Wakizashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Bootyshanks The 3rd misses.
Wakizashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Main Event Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks to land a left hand but Wakizashi moved out of range nicely.
Wakizashi misses with a body shot.
Wakizashi throws out a loose jab but Bootyshanks The 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a lazy right hand but Wakizashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wakizashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bootyshanks The 3rd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bootyshanks The 3rd. Wakizashi does a little dance to reset his feet.

Bootyshanks The 3rd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Bootyshanks The 3rd tries for a kimura but Wakizashi is defending well.
Wakizashi is trying to control Bootyshanks The 3rd's posture but Bootyshanks The 3rd avoids it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bootyshanks The 3rd happy to just control the position for now.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wakizashi keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi wants to control but Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up.
Wakizashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bootyshanks The 3rd's best efforts.
Bootyshanks The 3rd thows a huge punch but Wakizashi dodges it nicely.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking to take a break and control but Wakizashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wakizashi trying to control here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wakizashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wakizashi.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is in close to Wakizashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a big elbow that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a big elbow that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bootyshanks The 3rd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to control from the top but Wakizashi keeps moving.
Bootyshanks The 3rd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wakizashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bootyshanks The 3rd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wakizashi is trying to control the position but Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up.
Bootyshanks The 3rd connects with a couple of short punches.
Wakizashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wakizashi pulls Bootyshanks The 3rd in close to prevent any damage.

Wakizashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Wakizashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A big right from Wakizashi misses.

Bootyshanks The 3rd closes the distance and pushes Wakizashi back into the cage.

Wakizashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wakizashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wakizashi looks to land a left hand but Bootyshanks The 3rd moved out of range nicely.
Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in but no luck this time.
Wakizashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wakizashi lands a jab.

It looks like Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd has been cut.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a lazy right hand but Wakizashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Bootyshanks The 3rd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wakizashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wakizashi needs to keep his hands up - Bootyshanks The 3rd had a free shot at his head there.
Wakizashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wakizashi there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakizashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wakizashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wakizashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bootyshanks The 3rd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wakizashi.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a hook to the body. Wakizashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a lazy uppercut
and Wakizashi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bootyshanks The 3rd really felt that one!
Wakizashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in for a takedown but Wakizashi shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots for a takedown but Wakizashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wakizashi misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Bootyshanks The 3rd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wakizashi scores with a nice body kick.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a nice head shot.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Wakizashi.
A low kick from Bootyshanks The 3rd is predictable there
and Wakizashi counters with a head kick.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to clinch
and Wakizashi counters with a left to the body.
Wakizashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wakizashi slips under a jab from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Wakizashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bootyshanks The 3rd to score with a decent uppercut.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking to chop away at Wakizashi's legs.
Wakizashi throws a right and a left that Bootyshanks The 3rd avoids nicely.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wakizashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bootyshanks The 3rd rather than just go for the knockout.
Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wakizashi but Wakizashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bootyshanks The 3rd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wakizashi throws a sloppy head kick and Bootyshanks The 3rd moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a jab but it's blocked by Wakizashi.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with an uppercut.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a jab.
Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in for a double leg but Wakizashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wakizashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd avoids a kick to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wakizashi motions for Bootyshanks The 3rd to come forward. Wakizashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bootyshanks The 3rd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wakizashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bootyshanks The 3rd.

Bootyshanks The 3rd is rocked!
Donk. Wakizashi catches Bootyshanks The 3rd right on the button with a cross.
Oh Bootyshanks The 3rd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bootyshanks The 3rd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wakizashi is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bootyshanks The 3rd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wakizashi connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a body shot.

Bootyshanks The 3rd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wakizashi's guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to sit in guard and control but Wakizashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wakizashi stopping the sweep attempt from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Wakizashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wakizashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabuto Wakizashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wakizashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks for a takedown but Wakizashi sprawls well.

Bootyshanks The 3rd drives through with a takedown into Wakizashi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd being controlled here momentarily.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to control from the top but Wakizashi keeps moving.
Wakizashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Wakizashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bootyshanks The 3rd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakizashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wakizashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd with a nice head shot there.
Wakizashi keeping full guard, as Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to pass.
Wakizashi is controlling Bootyshanks The 3rd's posture.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control but Wakizashi is working from the bottom.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is fighting to break Wakizashi's control of his arms but Wakizashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kabuto Wakizashi.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bootyshanks The 3rd was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakizashi.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks to land a right hand but Wakizashi moved out of range.
Wakizashi misses with a looping right.
Wakizashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a hook to the side of Wakizashi's head but Wakizashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with an uppercut
and Wakizashi counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wakizashi tries to avoid it but Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wakizashi to the ground. Wakizashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bootyshanks The 3rd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wakizashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Wakizashi scores with a four punch combination!
Wakizashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Wakizashi is just out of range.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Wakizashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a few strikes there.
Wakizashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bootyshanks The 3rd sizes up Wakizashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wakizashi connects with a jab.
Wakizashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wakizashi slips under a jab from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Kabuto Wakizashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wakizashi!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Wakizashi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bootyshanks The 3rd slips under a jab from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi throws a right and a left that Bootyshanks The 3rd avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bootyshanks The 3rd misses the target.
Wakizashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bootyshanks The 3rd in his tracks.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking to chop away at Wakizashi's legs.
Wakizashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Bootyshanks The 3rd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wakizashi doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bootyshanks The 3rd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wakizashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bootyshanks The 3rd is just out of range.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a body punch but Wakizashi moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Wakizashi.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kabuto Wakizashi.
I think Wakizashi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabuto Wakizashi!
Kabuto Wakizashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd spoke after the fight, saying 'Bollocks! You cheeky bastard, I want anotha go.'.