PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mmm Mmm (ranked 24922 p4p, 6795 weight class) and Zambosurian Inday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mmm
vs
Inday

165 cm
19
143
6 - 15 - 1

165 cm
19
143
8 - 12 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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 6 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mmm Mmm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zambosurian Inday!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Mmm shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Inday manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mmm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mmm being controlled here momentarily.
Mmm wanted to stand there but Inday had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inday pulls Mmm in close to his closed guard and prevents Mmm from doing any damage or advancing position.
Inday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inday keeping moving, preventing Mmm from controlling successfully.
Mmm looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Mmm with that takedown attempt.
Inday counters with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mmm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inday as he jumps to the side.
Inday thinks about the counter body kick.
Inday darts in looking for a takedown but Mmm gets double underhooks and turns Inday into the cage.
Inday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mmm.
Inday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mmm blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mmm Mmm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mmm shoots in but Inday avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mmm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inday counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mmm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inday.
Mmm closes the distance and clinches up with Inday, looking for a takedown. Mmm pushes Inday against the cage but Inday circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

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.
Inday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mmm but Mmm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mmm quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mmm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mmm somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mmm keeps Inday at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mmm Mmm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mmm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mmm somewhat.
Inday follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Inday darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mmm wants to control but Inday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Inday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Inday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Inday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Inday 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.

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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mmm tries to kick Inday off but Inday keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mmm is defended easily by Inday.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mmm fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mmm Mmm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mmm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Mmm counters with a quick kick to the body but Inday blocks it.
Mmm has his takedown stuffed
and Inday counters with a body kick.

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.
Mmm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mmm goes for a double leg but Inday avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inday continues to drive forward.
And Inday responds with a good body kick, but Mmm manages to step out the way in time.

Mmm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mmm gets caught napping as Inday dives in and scores a takedown. Mmm manages to retain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zambosurian Inday 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. And we move into the final round!

Mmm darts in looking for a takedown but Inday gets double underhooks and turns Mmm into the cage.
Inday counters with a body kick.
Inday wants to take the fight to the mat but Mmm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Inday is looking for a takedown.
Mmm is looking to break free of the clinch but Inday has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mmm's efforts to push away.
Mmm is trying to push Inday away but Inday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mmm is looking to break free of the clinch but Inday has double underhooks.
Mmm gets underhooks to prevent Inday's takedown attempt.
Mmm Mmm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zambosurian Inday.
Inday tries to score a body lock takedown but Mmm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mmm wants to get back to striking at distance but Inday won't allow it.

Mmm breaks the clinch.

That's two 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.

Inday shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Inday showed some decent athleticism there.
Mmm wants to get back to his feet.
Inday keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mmm trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inday is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mmm tries to kick Inday off but Inday keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Inday with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mmm.
Mmm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Inday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mmm shoots in for a takedown but Inday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Inday responds with a good body kick, but Mmm manages to step out the way in time.

Inday manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mmm on his heels. He'll look to pass Mmm's guard now, I'm sure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zambosurian Inday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Inday has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zambosurian Inday!