PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bootyshanks The 3rd comes to the ring accompanied by When You Least Expect It. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd
vs
Dearborn

174 cm
26
182 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

182 cm
27
175 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing
Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 - 6 - 1, 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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with an uppercut
and Dearborn counters with a low kick, right behind Bootyshanks The 3rd 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dearborn.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks to land a left hand but Dearborn moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Bootyshanks The 3rd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dearborn throws a leg kick that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd blocks a head kick by Dearborn.
Dearborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bootyshanks The 3rd was well out of range. Poor timing from Dearborn.
Dearborn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bootyshanks The 3rd, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bootyshanks The 3rd, as that shot connected.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks to throw the jab but Dearborn is out of range.
Dearborn checks a leg kick.
Dearborn's coach down at Outer Heaven Dojo - PIT Inc. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dearborn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dearborn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd with a jab.
Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dearborn pinned against the ropes. Dearborn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a hook to the side of Dearborn's head but Dearborn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a hook but Dearborn blocks it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a punch to the head.
Dearborn digs a good hook to Bootyshanks The 3rd's body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd with a nice cross.
Bootyshanks The 3rd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dearborn.
Bootyshanks The 3rd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dearborn tries to clinch up but Bootyshanks The 3rd circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a sloppy right hand. Dearborn should have avoided that one.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a looping overhand right but Dearborn ducks down to avoid it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Bootyshanks The 3rd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dearborn stuns Bootyshanks The 3rd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bootyshanks The 3rd swinging wildly here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dearborn's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dearborn gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn wants to sweep here but Bootyshanks The 3rd controlling him for the moment.
Dearborn keeping moving, preventing Bootyshanks The 3rd from controlling successfully.

Bootyshanks The 3rd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dearborn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dearborn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dearborn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd can't do much from the bottom here.
Dearborn tries to stand but Bootyshanks The 3rd is controlling his head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to buck Dearborn off but Dearborn is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bootyshanks The 3rd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dearborn is trying to defend but Bootyshanks The 3rd finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying to work for a kimura but Dearborn is defending well.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dearborn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bootyshanks The 3rd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dearborn is trying to maintain the position but Bootyshanks The 3rd is very close to passing his half guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a strike but Dearborn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control but Dearborn is working from the bottom.
Bootyshanks The 3rd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dearborn keeping full guard, as Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd forces his way into half guard.
Dearborn wants to control but Bootyshanks The 3rd passes into side.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working the ground and pound but Dearborn is defending the strikes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the position but Dearborn is working away.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a strike aimed at the side of Dearborn's head but Dearborn avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn struggling a bit here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying to ground and pound but Dearborn uses the momentary lack of control by Bootyshanks The 3rd to regain half guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bootyshanks The 3rd moves nicely into side control.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bootyshanks The 3rd grinds an elbow into Dearborn's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bootyshanks The 3rd tries for a kimura but Dearborn is defending well.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the position but Dearborn is working away.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to score with some ground and pound. Dearborn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dearborn is avoiding damage well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws an elbow but Dearborn slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've been hearing that Bootyshanks The 3rd has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dearborn manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bootyshanks The 3rd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dearborn motions for Bootyshanks The 3rd to come forward. Dearborn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bootyshanks The 3rd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with an uppercut
and Dearborn counters with a nice leg kick.
Dearborn tries to land a front kick but Bootyshanks The 3rd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bootyshanks The 3rd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dearborn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dearborn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a really nice looking cross but Dearborn seems unphased.
Dearborn slips a jab from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Dearborn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd loads up on a big right hand but Dearborn slips the punch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd dives in for a single leg takedown but Dearborn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to stall but Dearborn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dearborn works on Bootyshanks The 3rd's body with a couple of short punches.
Bootyshanks The 3rd blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bootyshanks The 3rd backwards.
Dearborn can't find room to land a body shot as Bootyshanks The 3rd controls the action.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working aggressively here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking to control Dearborn's arms but Dearborn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bootyshanks The 3rd has his back to the ropes.
Dearborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking for a takedown.
Will Dearborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with an elbow over the top.
Bootyshanks The 3rd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bootyshanks The 3rd stalling in the clinch but Dearborn improves position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants a takedown but no success here.
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.
Dearborn is trying to stall.
Dearborn blocks a body shot from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Dearborn tries a body shot but Bootyshanks The 3rd blocks it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dearborn avoids it.
Dearborn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bootyshanks The 3rd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dearborn is defending well.
Bootyshanks The 3rd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dearborn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dearborn.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dearborn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dearborn taking a breather.
Dearborn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bootyshanks The 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dearborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dearborn as Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dearborn avoiding damage as Bootyshanks The 3rd throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Dearborn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dearborn is keeping busy.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bootyshanks The 3rd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dearborn up against the ropes.
A short left from Bootyshanks The 3rd.

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 Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bootyshanks The 3rd, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Damnfield clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.