PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mmm Mmm (ranked 24335 p4p, 6405 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
21
143
7 - 32 - 1

165 cm
21
143
21 - 16 - 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 7 - 32 - 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 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zambosurian Inday!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mmm.
Mmm backing away here, and Inday unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Inday as Mmm shoots in.
Inday is trying to counter with his kicks.

Inday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mmm is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mmm can't do much from the bottom here.
Inday controlling the position.
Mmm is trying to buck Inday off.
Inday content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

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 has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Inday closes the distance and clinches up with Mmm, looking for a takedown. Inday pushes Mmm against the cage but Mmm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mmm.
Mmm trying to control the action but Inday is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mmm in the domination position with Inday hanging on.
Mmm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inday keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mmm working away.

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 managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mmm.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Mmm stands up and beckons Inday to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Inday.
Mmm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Inday has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mmm throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Inday drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mmm is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inday is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mmm's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mmm Mmm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mmm is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Inday is controlling him well.
Inday controlling the position.

Inday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mmm has escaped the position, nice work there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two 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 closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Inday to the mat! Inday manages to get full guard.
Inday controlling Mmm's posture.
Inday has a closed guard, preventing Mmm from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inday keeping moving, preventing Mmm from controlling successfully.
Mmm won't allow Inday to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inday can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mmm controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Inday misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mmm throws a big counter combination but Inday scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Inday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mmm counters with a series of strikes. Inday will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mmm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inday is fending him off so far but Mmm persists. Nope, Inday circles away and we're back to standing.
Inday throws a fast counter high kick but Mmm manages to duck under it in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mmm avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mmm Mmm dominated that second round.
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!

Mmm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mmm somewhat.
Mmm backing away here, and Inday unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inday moves out of range of the body kick.
Inday is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Inday shoots in and bounces Mmm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mmm is looking to stand up but Inday isn't so interested in that idea.
Inday looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mmm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mmm working away.
Inday is looking to regain half guard here but Mmm keeps moving and retains side control.
Zambosurian Inday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mmm Mmm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mmm happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inday wants to control but Mmm postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mmm Mmm.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mmm, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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