PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 23188 p4p, 23109 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
28
143
19 - 110 - 3

165 cm
28
143
103 - 26 - 3

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 19 - 110 - 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 103 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

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 gets caught napping as Fighter B dives in and scores a takedown. Fighter A manages to retain guard.
Fighter A trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter B is proving a slippery customer.
Fighter B 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.
Fighter A has control of Fighter B's left arm, preventing Fighter B from doing any damage.
Fighter B pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter A is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A has his hands on Fighter B's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to pass the guard but Fighter A is keeping the position.
Fighter A looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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

Fighter B feints and as Fighter A raises his hands in defense, Fighter B changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A managing to control the position.
Fighter B slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B stops Fighter A from standing up.
Fighter A trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter B is proving a slippery customer.
Fighter B controlling from the top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fighter A or perhaps it was just good defense by Fighter B, which made it look bad.

Fighter A dives in and scores a takedown into Fighter B's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B has Fighter A pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fighter A will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fighter A doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fighter B counters with a left and a right that stings Fighter A.
Fighter B fails with the takedown.
Fighter A tried to counter with a leg kick but Fighter B avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fighter A or perhaps it was just good defense by Fighter B, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B tries for a takedown but Fighter A circles away easily
and Fighter A counters with a body kick that stops Fighter B in his tracks momentarily.
Fighter B looks for a takedown but Fighter A sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter B as he avoids it easily.
Fighter B shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fighter A pinned against the cage. Fighter A gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Fighter A tries to sprawl but Fighter B drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter A trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter A keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fighter A tries to roll over but Fighter B keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fighter A goes for a double leg but Fighter B avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter B continues to drive forward.

Fighter B works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fighter B controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B is fighting to break Fighter A's control of his arms but Fighter A is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fighter A not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fighter A looking to control but Fighter B passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Fighter B seems content to control.

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 trying to control from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter A will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fighter B thinks about the counter body kick.

Fighter A fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fighter B to the ground. Fighter A is now in Fighter B's guard.
Fighter B controlling the position.
Xxx Xxx has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter A won't allow Fighter B to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B is pulling down on Fighter A's head to control his posture.
Fighter B tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fighter B controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Fighter A throws a strike but Fighter B rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Fighter B 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.

That's four 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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xxx Xxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fighter A fails with the takedown
and Fighter B makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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