PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arlo OFoley (ranked 5421 p4p, 24484 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlo OFoley looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

OFoley
vs
Xxx

170 cm
25
130
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
143
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arlo OFoley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OFoley has taken the fight to the clinch.
OFoley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

OFoley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OFoley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arlo OFoley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xxx fails with the takedown.

Xxx scores with a takedown into OFoley's guard.
Xxx wanted to stand there but OFoley had control of the position.
OFoley being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xxx wants to stand but OFoley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Xxx would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Xxx won't allow OFoley to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
OFoley controls Xxx momentarily but Xxx frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OFoley misses the jab.
Xxx is trying to counter with his kicks.
OFoley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xxx replies with a solid counter kick to the body but OFoley blocks it well.
OFoley moves in looking to clinch but Xxx pushes him off.
OFoley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Xxx responds with a good body kick, but OFoley manages to step out the way in time.
OFoley throws a head kick that Xxx semi-blocks.
OFoley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OFoley tries to counter by clinching up but Xxx breaks away and moves out of range.
Xxx shoots in looking for a takedown. OFoley tries to sprawl out of it but Xxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OFoley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OFoley throws a head kick that misses.

OFoley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Xxx tries to kick OFoley off but OFoley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
OFoley wants to control but Xxx is keeping him busy.
Xxx is trying to control but can't.
Xxx wants to get back to his feet.
Xxx is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xxx wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OFoley defends it nicely.
Arlo OFoley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.
Xxx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OFoley.
Xxx with the counter takedown but OFoley avoids it easily.
OFoley throws a head kick that misses.
Xxx shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OFoley pinned against the cage. OFoley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OFoley stuffs the takedown attempt from Xxx. Xxx gets slowly back to his feet.
As Xxx tries to get set, OFoley tries to push him back and clinch up but Xxx manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arlo OFoley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

OFoley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xxx was well out of range. Poor timing from OFoley.
OFoley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xxx circles away.
OFoley stuffs the takedown.
OFoley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xxx shoots in for a takedown but OFoley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. OFoley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arlo OFoley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.

Xxx shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OFoley is trying to defend but Xxx finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OFoley is trying to control but Xxx manages to pass to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OFoley is looking to escape.
Xxx content just to control the position here.
Xxx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OFoley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.
OFoley regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Xxx 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.
Xxx is keen to just control but OFoley is a slippery customer.

Xxx decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xxx darts in looking for a takedown but OFoley gets double underhooks and turns Xxx into the cage.

Xxx throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OFoley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Xxx is in OFoley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xxx forces his way into half guard.
OFoley is not content to let Xxx control the position.
Xxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xxx wants to stand up but OFoley is controlling the position.
OFoley is not content to let Xxx control the position.
Xxx is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xxx avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! OFoley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Xxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. OFoley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xxx throws a body kick that misses.
Xxx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OFoley tries to avoid it but Xxx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OFoley to the ground. OFoley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OFoley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xxx counters with a body kick.
Xxx shoots in for a double leg but OFoley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlo OFoley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.
OFoley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OFoley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. OFoley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Xxx.
OFoley is looking for a sweep.
Xxx wants to stand but OFoley has his arm trapped.

Xxx decides to stand up, so the ref orders OFoley to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Xxx as OFoley shoots in.
OFoley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xxx dives in for a single leg takedown but OFoley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Xxx darts in looking for a takedown but OFoley gets double underhooks and turns Xxx into the cage.
Xxx dodges the punch combination from OFoley.
Xxx looks for a takedown but OFoley sprawls well.
As Xxx tries to get set, OFoley tries to push him back and clinch up but Xxx manages to avoid the attempt.
Xxx shoots in but OFoley avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xxx shoots in but OFoley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OFoley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OFoley somewhat.
Xxx follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Xxx shoots in looking for a takedown but OFoley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OFoley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OFoley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Xxx shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. OFoley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Xxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFoley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xxx tries to stand but OFoley is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Xxx decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arlo OFoley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OFoley 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlo OFoley!