PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Force has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Force
vs
Duffy

150 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Conor Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duffy.
Duffy has a takedown stuffed.
Force really is a fat lump.
Force wants to clinch but Duffy slips to the side

and Duffy counters with a single leg into guard. Force didn't expect that.
Force looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Force is working hard here to advance position.
Force might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duffy looking to pass the guard.

Force working for a triangle but Duffy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force is pulling down on Duffy's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Force is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Duffy trying to control here.

Force is looking for a kimura but Duffy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Force to get the leverage.
Force is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duffy is looking to control Force's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duffy avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Force seems content to control.
Force is keen to just control but Duffy is a slippery customer.

Force stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duffy duly obliges.
Duffy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duffy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Force pinned against the cage. Force gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nick Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Duffy.

Force dives in and scores a takedown into Duffy's guard.
Force throws a big right hand that misses.
Force slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Duffy wants to sweep here but Force controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy wants to stand up but Force is controlling him.
Force postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Force stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duffy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duffy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duffy keeping full guard, as Force tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Duffy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Force dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Force throws a leg kick but Duffy checks it.
Duffy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Force as he jumps to the side.
Force keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duffy has a takedown stuffed.
Nick Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Duffy.

Duffy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force is looking to stand up but Duffy isn't so interested in that idea.
Force bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duffy's guard.

Duffy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Force content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Force postures up in Duffy's guard and throws a big left but Duffy blocks it.
Duffy wants to improve his position but instead Force has moved into half guard.
Force wants to pass to mount but Duffy is defending the position.

Force is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duffy trying to control here.
Force is trying to control. Duffy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Force is really struggling to control Duffy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Force trying to control the action but Duffy is working from the bottom.
Duffy is concentrating on defense, preventing Force from advancing position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force is looking to land body kicks.
Nick Force is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Force.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duffy shoots for a takedown but Force saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Force tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Duffy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Force keeps the fight on the outside.
Duffy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duffy.
Duffy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Force makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Duffy is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and Force moves out of range easily.
Duffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Force is just out of range.
Duffy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Force drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duffy sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duffy is defended easily by Force.

Duffy gets caught napping as Force dives in and scores a takedown. Duffy manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Force wants to stand but Duffy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duffy wants to control the position but Force says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Force dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Force tries to clinch but Duffy is having none of it.
Force swinging wildly here.

Force shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duffy is trying to defend but Force finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Duffy trying to hold on to Force's head to control him but Force postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Duffy!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Force unloading with bombs!

Force is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Duffy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Duffy!
Duffy trying to control the position from guard on top but Force is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duffy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nick Force overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duffy has knee on belly momentarily but Force bucks him off and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy stops Force from getting back to his feet.
Force moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duffy trying to control but Force is working from the bottom.
Force controls Duffy momentarily but Duffy frees himself.
Force wants to stand but Duffy is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Force 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.
Duffy trying to control but Force is working from the bottom.
Duffy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duffy wants to stand and escape but instead Force has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duffy trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Force passes Duffy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duffy is trying to maintain the position but Force is very close to passing his half guard.
Force working the head and body with strikes.
Duffy is trying to stand back up but Force is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Conor Duffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Force is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duffy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Force showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Force has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Force!