PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between co Two (ranked 25866 p4p, 5318 weight class) and Nico Inces (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Two
vs
Inces

200 cm
18
185
1 - 3 - 0

199 cm
24
185
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, co Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nico Inces!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inces stuffs the takedown attempt from Two. Two gets slowly back to his feet.
Two shoots in for a double leg but Inces sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Two tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Inces moves into range and clinches up with Two.
Two has Inces pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Inces manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for co Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two tries to pull guard but Inces won't allow it.
Two fails to pull guard.
Inces is looking to take this one to the mat.
Inces goes for a takedown attempt but Two pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Two tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inces sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Two somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Inces as Two shoots in.
Inces dives in and grabs Two's left leg, looking for a takedown. Two pushes down on Inces's head and hops out.
Two shoots for a double leg takedown but Inces sprawls well. He's pushed Two's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Inces counters with a body kick.

Inces clinches with his opponent.
Two really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Inces pulls guard effortlessly.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Two avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Inces wants to sweep but no luck.
Inces keeps trying to improve his position.
Inces has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Inces is looking for a triangle but Two pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Inces throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Inces lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Two wants to stand up but Inces is controlling him.
Two working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Inces.
Inces won't allow Two to sweep him here.
Inces advances to half guard.
Inces missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Inces wants to work for an arm triangle but Two is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Inces looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Inces decides to return to a standing position.
co Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Two or perhaps it was just good defense by Inces, which made it look bad.
Inces misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

Inces closes the distance and clinches.
Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but Inces prevents it.
Inces pushes Two back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Two wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Inces breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inces shoots in for a takedown but Two shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Two with that takedown attempt.
Inces goes for a double leg but Two avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Two continues to drive forward.
Two ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Inces stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inces wants it to stay on the feet.
Two is breathing heavily.
Inces throws a half hearted mid kick.
Two blocks the body kick.
Two misses with a takedown attempt - Inces sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Two tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inces sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Two somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inces pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Inces misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Two slaps away a takedown attempt from Inces, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inces looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Inces moves into the clinch.

Inces drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inces is on top in guard.

Inces wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inces pushing down on Two's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Inces escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Two misses.
Inces steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Two dives in for a single leg takedown but Inces sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Inces tries to counter with a clinch but Two shakes him off and moves away.
Inces shoots in for a takedown but Two shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inces tries to close the distance and clinch up but Two swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Two fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Inces, pushing him back against the cage.
Inces jumps guard but Two turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
co Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Inces.
Two is trying to pull guard but Inces turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Two swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Inces breaks the clinch.
Two misses with a series of wild punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Inces tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Two smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two wants to clinch.
Two tries to clinch up.
Inces shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Two as he avoids it easily.
Inces shoots in and drives through. Two sprawls well.
Two slaps away a takedown attempt from Inces, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Inces is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Inces as Two shoots in.

Two forces Inces back against the cage and clinches.
Two is trying to drag Inces to the mat but Inces just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Inces has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Two breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inces fails to land the takedown.
Two shoots for a takedown but Inces saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inces changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Inces shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Two defends it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Inces breaks from the clinch.
Inces slaps away a takedown attempt from Two, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inces goes for a double leg but Two avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Two continues to drive forward.

Two rushes Inces and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Two is looking to take this one to the mat.
Inces looking to slow down the pace here.
Two is trying to break the clinch but Inces is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Inces breaks from the clinch.
Inces shoots for a double leg takedown but Two sprawls well. He's pushed Inces's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Two looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inces is fending him off so far but Two persists. Nope, Inces circles away and we're back to standing.
Inces counters with a body kick.
Inces throws the kick towards the body but Two avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that co Two will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Two gets tackled into the cage by Inces. Inces maintains the clinch.
Two is trying to break free.
Two blocks an elbow strike from Inces.
Inces drops down looking for an ankle pick but Two pulls his leg out and moves away.
Two shoots in but Inces avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inces shoots in looking for a takedown but Two manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inces's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Inces keeps the fight on the outside.
Inces wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inces.
co Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Inces.
Inces shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Two defends it nicely.

Inces gets tackled into the cage by Two. Two maintains the clinch.
Inces takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inces is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Two gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Two is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Two breaks the clinch.

Inces rushes Two and presses him up against the cage.
Inces drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Two misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inces tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Two's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Two breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Two shoots in but no luck this time.

Two closes the distance and clinches.
Inces jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Two walks away with a smile on his face. Inces gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Inces fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Inces gets tackled into the cage by Two. Two maintains the clinch.
Two tries for a takedown but Inces manages to get underhooks.
Inces tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Two just stands there and leans against the cage.
Inces has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Two after a bit of a struggle.

Two breaks the clinch.
Inces tries to clinch up but Two circles away and keeps his distance.
Two shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Inces but Inces pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inces swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inces dives in and grabs Two's left leg, looking for a takedown. Two pushes down on Inces's head and hops out.
Two is looking to clinch but Inces is avoiding it.
Two keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inces swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Two throws a sloppy head kick and Inces moves out of range easily.
Two shoots in looking for a takedown but Inces manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Two's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Two cracks Inces with a right hand to the side of the head.
Two dives in for a single leg takedown but Inces sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Inces shoots for a takedown but Two saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inces swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Inces closes this distance looking for a takedown but Two circles away.

Two drives through and clinches with Inces against the cage.
Inces blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Two gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Inces.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two drops down looking for an ankle pick but Inces pulls his leg out and moves away.
co Two is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Inces displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Two.
Inces pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Inces is defended easily by Two.
co Two is winning the standup battle so far.
Inces is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Inces darts in and clinches Two up against the cage.
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!
Two is trying to pull guard but Inces has him pressed against the cage.

Inces's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
co Two showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Two has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... co Two!