PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristofa NappyNaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hub Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

NappyNaps
vs
Bubba

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Blitzkrieg Supplements

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofa NappyNaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hub Bubba!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but NappyNaps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NappyNaps wants to clinch but Bubba slips to the side

and Bubba counters with a shoot takedown. NappyNaps fights it but they end up in guard.
NappyNaps is trying to keep Bubba in close.
NappyNaps wants to stand but Bubba is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NappyNaps working a defensive guard here.

Bubba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bubba won't allow NappyNaps to get back to his feet.

Bubba gets to his feet - NappyNaps follows without any prompting.
NappyNaps darts in trying to clinch

and Bubba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bubba managing to block the knees to the body from NappyNaps.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bubba goes for a takedown in the clinch but NappyNaps prevents it.
NappyNaps prevents the takedown attempt.
Kristofa NappyNaps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hub Bubba.
Bubba looks gassed!
Bubba fails to pull guard.
Bubba goes for a takedown in the clinch but NappyNaps prevents it.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bubba wants a takedown but no success here.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Bubba's ribcage.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bubba's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bubba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bubba's face.
Bubba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NappyNaps is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bubba takes an elbow to the forehead.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps slows down the pace here.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bubba fails to pull guard.
NappyNaps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Bubba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bubba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bubba avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. NappyNaps just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bubba tries for a takedown but NappyNaps manages to get underhooks.
Bubba tries to pull guard but NappyNaps holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubba drops back down to his feet.
Bubba tries to pull guard but NappyNaps holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubba drops back down to his feet.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
Bubba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as NappyNaps takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bubba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bubba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Bubba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bubba tries to close the distance and clinch but NappyNaps swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bubba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bubba darts in trying to clinch

and NappyNaps counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bubba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bubba can't get the takedown.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bubba.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Bubba.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps tries to stall but Bubba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bubba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubba goes for a takedown in the clinch but NappyNaps prevents it.
Bubba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. NappyNaps smiles and moves away.
NappyNaps is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristofa NappyNaps dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
NappyNaps tries to clinch there but Bubba circles away.
Bubba shoots in but NappyNaps avoids the takedown attempt easily.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch but Bubba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NappyNaps closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bubba counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as NappyNaps takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bubba is breathing heavily.
NappyNaps trying to land knees to the body.
Bubba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bubba's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NappyNaps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bubba's defenses.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Bubba's ribcage.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Kristofa NappyNaps has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bubba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NappyNaps is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kristofa NappyNaps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hub Bubba.
Bubba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. NappyNaps gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Bubba's ribcage.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.

Bubba jumps into guard, dragging NappyNaps to the mat.
NappyNaps wants to control from the top but Bubba keeps moving.

Bubba has his foot on NappyNaps's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. NappyNaps works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bubba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NappyNaps doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NappyNaps manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bubba is trying to control the position but NappyNaps postures up.

Bubba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

NappyNaps decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
NappyNaps closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bubba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bubba.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bubba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bubba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. NappyNaps gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bubba.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bubba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NappyNaps trying to land knees to the body.

Bubba manages to pull guard.

NappyNaps stands up and waves to Bubba to follow him.
NappyNaps clinches but Bubba breaks the clinch

and Bubba counters with a shoot takedown. NappyNaps fights it but they end up in guard.
NappyNaps 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bubba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bubba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bubba trying to control but NappyNaps is working from the bottom.
Bubba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. NappyNaps is keeping the position for now.
NappyNaps lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bubba!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bubba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bubba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hub Bubba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice sprawl there from NappyNaps as Bubba shoots in.
NappyNaps closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bubba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands an elbow that stopped Bubba in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Bubba is trying to drag NappyNaps to the mat but NappyNaps just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NappyNaps misses with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bubba blocks it with crossed arms.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
Bubba fails to pull guard.
Kristofa NappyNaps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hub Bubba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bubba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps stops a takedown attempt from Bubba.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bubba.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bubba.
NappyNaps just leaning against Bubba, taking a breather.
Bubba tries for a takedown but NappyNaps manages to get underhooks.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
Bubba goes for a takedown attempt but NappyNaps pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
NappyNaps wants to clinch up but Bubba keeps it at a distance.
Bubba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
NappyNaps closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bubba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in NappyNaps's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba stops NappyNaps from standing up.
Bubba pushes down on NappyNaps's leg and manages to get into half guard.

NappyNaps kicks Bubba off and gets back to his feet.

Bubba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NappyNaps, pushing him back against the cage.
NappyNaps is trying to stall.
NappyNaps misses with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NappyNaps leaning his opponent against the cage.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but Bubba blocks with his arms.
Bubba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. NappyNaps just stands there and leans against the cage.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bubba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. NappyNaps fights it off and pushes away nicely.
NappyNaps darts in trying to clinch

and Bubba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Bubba tries to score a body lock takedown but NappyNaps shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bubba tries to pull guard but NappyNaps holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubba drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubba avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bubba's face.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps gets underhooks to prevent Bubba's takedown attempt.
Bubba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bubba is stalling here.
NappyNaps has Bubba pushed against the cage.
Bubba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
NappyNaps trying to control the position but instead, Bubba has worked for underhooks and has pushed NappyNaps into the cage.
NappyNaps seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Bubba is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bubba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. NappyNaps smiles and moves away.
NappyNaps closes the distance but Bubba moves to the side

so Bubba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hub Bubba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bubba 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!