PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 23269 p4p, 5827 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
28
143
21 - 102 - 2

165 cm
28
143
95 - 29 - 2

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 21 - 102 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 95 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

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 A fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter B. No joy for Fighter A on that attempt.

Fighter B drives through with a takedown into Fighter A's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B stays in close to Fighter A's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B postures up.
Fighter A is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fighter B is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter A fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fighter B gets caught flat footed, as Fighter A shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter A trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter B is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter B keeping moving, preventing Fighter A from controlling successfully.
Fighter B wants to sweep here but Fighter A controlling him for the moment.
Fighter A trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter A sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fighter B just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFighter A.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fighter B changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter A tries to avoid it but Fighter B manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter A to the ground. Fighter A escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fighter B bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fighter A controls the position for a moment.
Fighter A is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter A can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A tries to bench press Fighter B off him but Fighter B keeps the position.
Fighter A is being controlled here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter B slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter A, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter B is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fighter A dives in and scores a takedown into Fighter B's guard.
Fighter A stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter B is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A throws a strike but Fighter B rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Fighter B is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter B's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fighter A is trying to keep Fighter B in close.
Fighter B sitting in guard here, content to control.

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 A not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fighter B controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

Fighter A gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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 time! Fighter A's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fighter B fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fighter A sprawls well initially but Fighter B persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fighter A is looking to control Fighter B's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter A avoid being mounted?
Fighter B slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Fighter B 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.
Fighter A is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fighter B takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Fighter A gets a takedown into half guard.
Fighter B desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fighter B tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B trying to hold on to Fighter A's head to control him but Fighter A postures up.
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 B is not content to let Fighter A control the position.
Fighter B keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fighter B keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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.
Fighter A thows a huge punch but Fighter B dodges it nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter A shoots in but no luck this time.
Fighter A backing away here, and Fighter B unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fighter A defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter A jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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 A defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter A lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Fighter B as Fighter A shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sss Sss.
Well Fighter B has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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