PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sdasd Asdd (ranked 25501 p4p, 5494 weight class) and Afgd Fdhgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Afgd Fdhgh told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Asdd
vs
Fdhgh

225 cm
23
130
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
18
130
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sdasd Asdd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Afgd Fdhgh!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asdd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fdhgh.

Fdhgh forces Asdd back against the cage and clinches.
Asdd is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Asdd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Asdd.
Asdd working Fdhgh over with knees to the body.
Asdd lands a shoulder strike.
Asdd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fdhgh.
Asdd lands a nice knee to the body.
Asdd with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asdd.
Asdd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asdd scores a nice knee to the body.
Fdhgh looks winded!
Asdd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Asdd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fdhgh backwards.
Asdd is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Asdd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Asdd digs a right hand into Fdhgh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fdhgh's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asdd unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asdd works on Fdhgh's body with a couple of short punches.
Asdd lands a nice uppercut.

Fdhgh is rocked!
Asdd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fdhgh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fdhgh is still on wobbly legs! Can Asdd finish him?
Asdd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fdhgh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asdd digs a right hand underneath Fdhgh's ribcage. Fdhgh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from Asdd.
Asdd lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asdd.
Asdd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asdd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fdhgh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Asdd.
Asdd lands an uppercut.
Fdhgh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sdasd Asdd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afgd Fdhgh.
Asdd with a knee to the head.
Fdhgh tries to circle away but Asdd has him pinned against the cage.
Asdd digs a right hand underneath Fdhgh's ribcage. Fdhgh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by Asdd.
Asdd landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asdd landing knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asdd.
Asdd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fdhgh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fdhgh wants a takedown.
Asdd crunches a lovely knee into Fdhgh's ribcage.
Asdd lands a nice knee to the body.
Asdd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asdd lands a hook that snaps the head of Fdhgh backwards.
Asdd lands an elbow that stopped Fdhgh in his tracks for a moment.
Asdd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Asdd.
Asdd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fdhgh or not.
Asdd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asdd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fdhgh or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asdd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asdd lands a nice knee to the body.
Asdd landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asdd lands a nice elbow.
A hook to the body from Asdd.
Asdd lands with a light punch inside.
Asdd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asdd scores with a shot to the side of Fdhgh's head.
Asdd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asdd pushes Fdhgh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asdd lands a good knee to the midsection. Fdhgh won't want to take too many of those.
Asdd working Fdhgh over with knees to the body.
Asdd landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asdd lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Asdd as the two fighters clinch.
Asdd working Fdhgh over with knees to the body.
Asdd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asdd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Asdd.
A shot in the inside from Asdd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asdd obliges.
A right hand to the body from Asdd.
A knee to the head by Asdd.
Asdd lands a shot to the body.
Asdd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asdd lands a knee to the head.
Fdhgh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fdhgh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asdd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asdd lands a knee to the body.
Asdd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fdhgh has had enough of the clinch but Asdd keeps him there for the moment.
Asdd works on Fdhgh's body with a couple of short punches.
Asdd unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asdd obliges.
Fdhgh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asdd lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fdhgh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fdhgh takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Asdd.
Asdd gets through Fdhgh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asdd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fdhgh backwards.
Fdhgh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asdd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Asdd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fdhgh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Asdd up against the cage.
Good body shot from Asdd.
Asdd connects with a knee to the head.
Asdd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fdhgh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asdd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fdhgh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Asdd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asdd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fdhgh seems to have recovered his senses.

Fdhgh pulls guard effortlessly.

Asdd stands up and waves to Fdhgh to follow him.
Fdhgh throws a head kick that misses.

Fdhgh tries to keep at a distance but Asdd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Asdd.
Asdd lands a knee to the head.

Fdhgh tightens his grip and picks Asdd up, before dumping him to the ground. Asdd manages to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fdhgh passes Asdd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Asdd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fdhgh working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Asdd's thigh. Asdd counters though and makes it back to full guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asdd is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fdhgh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Asdd clinches up against the cage.
Asdd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fdhgh wants to stall.
Asdd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asdd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asdd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asdd putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fdhgh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fdhgh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fdhgh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asdd misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asdd presses Fdhgh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asdd crunches a lovely knee into Fdhgh's ribcage.

Fdhgh tightens his grip and picks Asdd up, before dumping him to the ground. Asdd manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fdhgh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Fdhgh 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.

Asdd wriggles free and stands up.

Asdd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fdhgh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asdd smiles and moves away.

Asdd drives through and clinches with Fdhgh against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asdd working Fdhgh over with knees to the body.
Asdd lands a hook that snaps the head of Fdhgh backwards.
Asdd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asdd avoids a wild elbow strike from Fdhgh.

Fdhgh has picked Asdd up - he's going for a ride! Fdhgh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Asdd scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fdhgh manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fdhgh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asdd is looking to escape.
Fdhgh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asdd is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Fdhgh goes for an armbar but Asdd turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Asdd.

Fdhgh kicks Asdd off and gets to his feet.

Asdd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fdhgh, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asdd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asdd tries to work over Fdhgh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fdhgh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asdd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fdhgh is looking for a takedown.
Asdd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fdhgh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asdd with a knee to the head.
Fdhgh looking to throw knees to the head but Asdd is blocking nicely.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asdd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sdasd Asdd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afgd Fdhgh.
Asdd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fdhgh tries to break free but Asdd pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Asdd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sdasd Asdd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fdhgh looks to land a body kick but Asdd moved away.

Fdhgh moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Asdd.
Fdhgh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asdd prevents it.
Fdhgh takes an elbow to the temple.
Fdhgh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asdd to keep the fight standing.
Asdd landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fdhgh jumps guard but Asdd stands there with Fdhgh around his waist. Fdhgh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sdasd Asdd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afgd Fdhgh.
Fdhgh takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asdd landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Asdd.
Sdasd Asdd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asdd lands a nice uppercut.
Asdd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdhghs head.
Asdd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asdd scores a nice knee to the body.
Asdd lands a knee to the body.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asdd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Asdd lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Fdhgh gets control of Asdd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fdhgh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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

Asdd darts in and clinches Fdhgh up against the cage.
Fdhgh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Asdd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fdhgh takes an elbow to the temple.
Asdd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fdhgh can do to turn this around?
Fdhgh is looking for a takedown.
Fdhgh takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asdd connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Asdd.
Asdd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asdd working Fdhgh over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Asdd.

Fdhgh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fdhgh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fdhgh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fdhgh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fdhgh seems keen to control Asdd's posture.

Fdhgh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Asdd is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fdhgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fdhgh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fdhgh tries to escape but Asdd is in control.
Fdhgh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fdhgh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Asdd's best efforts.

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.
Fdhgh pushes Asdd off looking to stand but Asdd dives back in and keeps control.
Fdhgh is looking to control Asdd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fdhgh avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fdhgh wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Asdd has Fdhgh up against the cage in a clinch.
Asdd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asdd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Afgd Fdhgh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sdasd Asdd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asdd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sdasd Asdd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asdd, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sdasd Asdd!