PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 5889 p4p, 23198 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
28
143
102 - 26 - 3

165 cm
28
143
19 - 109 - 3

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 102 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 109 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson 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 shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter B as he jumps to the side.
Fighter B feints a counter leg kick.
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 is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter A sprawls well. Fighter A wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighter B gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter A feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter B sprawls well. Fighter B wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighter A gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter B tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter A sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter B somewhat.
Fighter A seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.

That's two 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 circles away easily
and Fighter A counters with a thumping low kick.

Fighter A shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fighter B napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fighter B tries to bench press Fighter A off him but Fighter A keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Fighter B's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A postures up.
Fighter A 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 Fighter B's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A postures up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Fighter A with that takedown attempt.
Fighter B tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter A sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter B somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that 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.

Fighter A shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fighter B not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B controlling the position.
Fighter B controls Fighter A momentarily but Fighter A frees himself.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A passes easily into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fighter A passes into side control, despite Fighter B's attempt to control the position.

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.
Fighter A taking a breather here.
Fighter A working away.
The referee asks Fighter A politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fighter A prefers to stall for the moment though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter B gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Fighter A decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fighter B's guard.
Fighter A is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fighter A's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fighter A shoots in and gets a takedown into Fighter B's guard.
Fighter A's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A postures up.
Fighter B is looking to sweep but instead, Fighter A has passed into half guard.
Fighter B is looking to control Fighter A's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter B avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Fighter A 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 B missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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

That's two 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.
Fighter B closes the distance and clinches up with Fighter A, looking for a takedown. Fighter B pushes Fighter A against the cage but Fighter A circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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.
Fighter A fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter A darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fighter A is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fighter A in particular looking to stall.
Xxx Xxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B trying to hold on to Fighter A's head to control him but Fighter A postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fighter A has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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