PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Testward (ranked 4295 p4p, 24843 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 247 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Testward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Testward
vs
Xxx

170 cm
18
140
0 - 2 - 0

165 cm
19
143
4 - 16 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Testward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Testward throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xxx's waist but Xxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Testward off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Xxx misses.
Xxx leaves Testward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xxx shoots in for a takedown but Testward shows good takedown defense.
Testward half committed to a counter leg kick.
Testward tries to land a front kick but Xxx steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xxx follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Testward wants to clinch
and Xxx counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xxx shoots in for a takedown but Testward shows good takedown defense.
Testward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xxx but Xxx pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xxx is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Testward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Testward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xxx fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Testward avoids it really well and circles away.
Testward moves out of range as Xxx throws a body kick.
Xxx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Testward is fending him off so far but Xxx persists. Nope, Testward circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Testward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Testward shoots in and gets a takedown into Xxx's guard.
Testward looking to sit in guard and control but Xxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Xxx is looking to stand up but Testward won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Xxx is looking to stand up but Testward won't let him.
Testward throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Testward controls Xxx momentarily but Xxx frees himself.

Testward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Testward is breathing heavily.
Xxx trying to control but Testward is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xxx stands up and waves to Testward to follow him.
Xxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xxx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xxx replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Testward blocks it well.
Testward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xxx thinks about the counter body kick.
Testward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Testward moves in looking to clinch but Xxx pushes him off.
Xxx thinks about the counter body kick.

Xxx closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xxx lands in his opponent's guard.
Xxx tries to stand but Testward is controlling from the bottom.

Xxx stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Testward throws a lazy right hand but Xxx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Xxx misses with a body kick.
Testward shoots for a takedown but Xxx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xxx thinks about the counter body kick.

Testward shoots in and bounces Xxx off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Xxx has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Testward off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Testward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xxx steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xxx dives in and grabs Testward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Testward pushes down on Xxx's head and hops out.
Testward drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xxx sprawls and moves away.
Testward moves in looking to clinch but Xxx pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Testward misses with a wild body shot.
Xxx was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Testward shoots in but no luck this time.
Xxx replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Testward blocks it well.
Xxx fails with a takedown attempt.
Testward throws a big counter combination but Xxx scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Testward.

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

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

Xxx shoots in and bounces Testward off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xxx wants to get up but he can't break Testward's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Testward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xxx wanted to stand there but Testward had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xxx wants to control from the top but Testward keeps moving.

Xxx stands up and waves to Testward to follow him.
Xxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnny Testward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.
Testward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnny Testward is winning the standup battle so far.
Testward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Testward wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four 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.
Xxx shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Testward sprawls well. Testward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xxx gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick by Testward misses
and Xxx counters with a solid body kick.

Testward gets caught flat footed, as Xxx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xxx Xxx has got the better of the ground game so far.

Xxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Testward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xxx has managed to get both his arms back between Testward's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Testward 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.

Testward looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Xxx has picked Testward up and slammed him! Testward can't keep hold of the triangle and Xxx manages to pass to side control!
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Xxx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xxx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Testward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xxx replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Testward blocks it well.

Testward moves into the clinch.

Testward breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xxx sprawls well. Xxx wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Testward gets slowly back to his feet.
Xxx follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Testward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Testward wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnny Testward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xxx fakes the leg kick and cracks Testward in the body.
Testward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xxx tries to avoid it but Testward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xxx to the ground. Xxx escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xxx thinks about the counter body kick.
Testward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xxx.

Xxx throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Testward was covering up waiting for the punch and Xxx finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Testward pulls Xxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Xxx from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xxx is looking to stand up but Testward won't let him.
Xxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Xxx looking to sit in guard and control but Testward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Testward won't allow Xxx to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testward trying to move into half guard but instead Xxx has managed to sweep!

Testward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xxx has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Testward is proving hard to escape from.
Testward pulls Xxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Xxx from doing any damage or advancing position.

Testward working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Xxx has passed into half guard!
Xxx thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Testward's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testward tries to roll over but Xxx keeps him under control.
Testward is not content to let Xxx control the position.
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xxx content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xxx tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Testward.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xxx Xxx.
I've got Xxx 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xxx Xxx!