PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Third (ranked 5970 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickky Spanish Jr (ranked 5875 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Third
vs
Spanish Jr

175 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Third!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rickky Spanish Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Third gets caught flat footed, as Spanish Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spanish Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Third has wrist control.
Third pulls Spanish Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Spanish Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spanish Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Third is pulling down on Spanish Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Spanish Jr, at least for the moment.
Third tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Third is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spanish Jr defends well.
Spanish Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Third has Spanish Jr pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Third on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Third tries to get out of the position.
Spanish Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Spanish Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Spanish Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Third tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spanish Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Third is adopting a defensive guard.
Spanish Jr is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spanish Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Third circles away.

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.
Spanish Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Third manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Third fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spanish Jr sprawls well initially but Third persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spanish Jr gets back to full guard.

Spanish Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spanish Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Third is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Third preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Third manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spanish Jr manages to get himself to full guard.

Third lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Third stays in close to Spanish Jr's body and controls the position.
Spanish Jr wants to sweep here but Third controlling him for the moment.

Third avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Third trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanish Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Third pushing down on Spanish Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Spanish Jr makes his way to full guard, as Third worked for a kimura.

Third thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Third showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Spanish Jr looking for a guillotine here but Third defends easily.
Third wants to pass the guard but Spanish Jr is keeping the position.
Third engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Mr Third will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Third.
Spanish Jr tries to buck Third off but Third is having none of it.
Spanish Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Spanish Jr taking some punishment here, with Third in his half guard.

Third is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spanish Jr is just riding it out for now. Third eventually gives up the hold.
Third blocks the strikes from Spanish Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Third blocks the strikes from Spanish Jr.
Spanish Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spanish Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Third slips nicely into half guard.
Third seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanish Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spanish Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Third pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanish Jr is keeping the position for now.
Third is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spanish Jr can do to turn this around?
Third throws a big right hand that misses.
Spanish Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Third is trying to control but can't.
Third tries to roll over but Spanish Jr keeps him under control.
Spanish Jr is trying to control. Third wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanish Jr tries to pass to full mount but Third defends it.
Third is trying to maintain the position but Spanish Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Third is looking for a sweep. Spanish Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spanish Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spanish Jr trying to control the action but Third is working from the bottom.
Third gets back to full guard.
Mr Third overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Third tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Third bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanish Jr's guard.

Third works over Spanish Jr with some ground and pound from guard.

Third got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spanish Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Third has managed to get both his arms back between Spanish Jr's legs - danger averted.
Third has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Third advances to half guard.
Third wants to take a breather but Spanish Jr is having none of it.
Third is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanish Jr tries to get to full guard but Third has control of the leg.
Spanish Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Third scores with a couple of nice shots.
Third is keen to just control but Spanish Jr is a slippery customer.

Spanish Jr actively working from the bottom here.

Spanish Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Third scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Third dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Third closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spanish Jr's guard.
Third wants to control from the top but Spanish Jr keeps moving.
Third wants to pass the guard but Spanish Jr is keeping the position.
Third wants to control from the top but Spanish Jr keeps moving.

Third got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spanish Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Third has managed to get both his arms back between Spanish Jr's legs - danger averted.
Third passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Third is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Spanish Jr striking from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Third seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Spanish Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Third sits in half guard.

Spanish Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spanish Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spanish Jr wants to control but Third is keeping busy.
Third is trying to control. Spanish Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Third working over Spanish Jr with some ground and pound. Spanish Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mr Third is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Third trying to control the pace.
Third seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spanish Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Third wants to pass to mount but Spanish Jr is defending the position.
Third content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Spanish Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Third, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Third turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Third manages to end up in side control.
Third is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Spanish Jr is trying to control Third's posture but Third avoids it.
The referee asks Third politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Third prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanish Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Third's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Third seems content to control.
Third continues to stall.
Third has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanish Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spanish Jr.
Rickky Spanish Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Third 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Third showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Third, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Mr Third!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Mr Third!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Mr Third!

Mr Third wins by unanimous decision!