PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 24338 p4p, 6505 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sss Sss has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
21
143
8 - 30 - 1

165 cm
21
143
23 - 16 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

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 8 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

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.
Fighter B shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter A manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter B's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fighter A thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fighter A fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter B as Fighter A shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A shows good takedown defense.
And Fighter A counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter B blocks it.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A shows good takedown defense.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sss Sss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B tries for a takedown but Fighter A sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.

Fighter B scores with a takedown into Fighter A's guard.
Fighter B won't allow Fighter A to get back to his feet.
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.
Fighter A wants to sweep here but Fighter B controlling him for the moment.
Fighter B slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to get up but he can't break Fighter A's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fighter A is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fighter B with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B fails to land the takedown.
Fighter A misses with a takedown attempt
and Fighter B finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fighter B dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter A sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fighter A quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fighter A dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter B sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fighter B follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Fighter A manages to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sss Sss will probably get the nod.
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.

Fighter B drives through with a takedown into Fighter A's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fighter B slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fighter B won't allow Fighter A to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fighter B stops Fighter A from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fighter B missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Fighter B closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fighter A did well to prevent Fighter B getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fighter A is trying to stand.
Fighter B not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Let's hope that Fighter B has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter B fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter B gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fighter A counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Fighter B bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fighter A tries to escape but Fighter B is in control.
Fighter A defending against the ground and pound.
The referee asks Fighter B politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fighter B prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fighter B asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Fighter B tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fighter A defends well and Fighter B ends up having to push Fighter A into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.

Fighter B shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fighter A's guard.
Fighter A wants to stand up but Fighter B is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fighter B missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fighter B engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fighter A wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fighter B manages to pass to side control.

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.
Fighter A keeping hold of Fighter B's head, controlling as best he can.
Fighter B landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B controlling the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fighter B or perhaps it was just good defense by Fighter A, which made it look bad.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter B as he jumps to the side.

That's four 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.
Fighter B tries for a takedown but Fighter A sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sss Sss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
Fighter A dives in and grabs Fighter B's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fighter B pushes down on Fighter A's head and hops out.
Fighter A shoots for a double leg takedown but Fighter B sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter A's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sss Sss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fighter B tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fighter A defends well and Fighter B ends up having to push Fighter A into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fighter A quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B leaves Fighter A with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fighter B 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

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