PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Matador (ranked 16520 p4p, 23129 weight class) and Pauly Just Training (ranked 298 p4p, 288 weight class). El Matador has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Matador
vs
Just Training

159 cm
21
139
4 - 6 - 0

166 cm
21
143
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Matador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pauly Just Training!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matador looks to land a combination but Just Training avoids it well.

Just Training dives in and scores a takedown into Matador's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Just Training makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matador looking for a sweep. Not yet Matador, not yet.
Just Training throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Just Training slips nicely into half guard.
Matador is refusing to be controlled, as Just Training sits in half guard.
Just Training is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Matador is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Just Training pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Just Training there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Just Training is thwarting Matador's attempts to control the position.
Just Training has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Just Training is looking for a kimura here.

Just Training is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Just Training with the ground and pound but Matador uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Just Training slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Just Training wants to pass the guard but Matador is keeping the position.

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.
Just Training scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Just Training wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving.
Matador is trying to keep Just Training in close.
Matador is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Just Training is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador 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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Just Training lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloppy strikes from Just Training. Those never looked like landing.
Just Training tries for a takedown but Matador sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Matador gets caught flat footed, as Just Training shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matador is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Just Training working his ground and pound in the gym.
Just Training lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Just Training is looking to work some ground and pound but Matador has wrist control.
Just Training in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just Training trying to control but Matador is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matador holds on and takes a little breather.
Just Training trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Matador takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Just Training is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Just Training dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matador moves in looking to clinch but Just Training pushes him off.
Just Training tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matador sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Just Training somewhat.
Matador throws a big counter combination but Just Training scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matador keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matador is looking to clinch but Just Training is avoiding it.
No joy there for Matador, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Matador gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Just Training breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Just Training shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Matador is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Just Training pushes down on Matador's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Just Training trying to mount his opponent but Matador defends it.
Matador is trying to maintain the position but Just Training is very close to passing his half guard.
Just Training is looking to advance position but Matador won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Just Training connects with a nice short shot to Matador's temple.
Matador taking some punishment here, with Just Training in his half guard.
Just Training working Matador over with strikes.
Just Training is keen to just control but Matador is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just Training working over Matador with some ground and pound. Matador looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Just Training wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matador keeps working.
Matador punching from the bottom.
Matador is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Just Training's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Just Training's back!
Just Training breaks Matador's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Matador keeping moving, preventing Just Training from controlling successfully.
Just Training stopping the sweep attempt from Matador.
Just Training slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Just Training has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador tries to lock up and control but Just Training gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Just Training.
Matador tries to hold on but Just Training pushes him away.
Just Training raining down hammerfists from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matador tries to hold on but Just Training postures up.
Matador in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Just Training has control of Matador's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Matador regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Just Training controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just Training with good strikes from the mount here!
Just Training can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matador is looking to escape.
Just Training punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matador is trying to escape the mount.
Just Training with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Just Training lands a heavy elbow.

Matador is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Just Training showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Just Training fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matador sprawls well initially but Just Training persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Just Training is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matador has managed to free his arm - good work.
Just Training thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matador's head.
Matador is looking to improve his position.
Just Training sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Matador looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Just Training is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Just Training is nestled in close to Matador, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Just Training is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Matador looking for a kimura from the bottom but Just Training passes into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Just Training tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Just Training has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Just Training is putting a hurting on Matador here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just Training passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Matador!
Pauly Just Training has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matador tries to reverse the position but Just Training maintains control.
Just Training is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Just Training jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Matador is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Matador and Just Training has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Just Training in side control lands a decent elbow.
Just Training passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Matador!
Just Training content just to control the position here.
Just Training looking to finish Matador with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matador!
Pauly Just Training is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Just Training controlling the position easily from mount.
Matador is squirming around, avoiding Just Training's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Matador that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Matador is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Just Training stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Just Training has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matador tries to clinch but Just Training is having none of it.

Just Training shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matador manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matador wants to get back to his feet but Just Training passes into half guard.

Just Training is looking for a kimura but Matador is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Just Training to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Just Training is controlling the pace.
Matador trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Just Training comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Just Training winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Just Training!