PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 5811 p4p, 23187 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xxx Xxx will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
28
143
104 - 26 - 3

165 cm
28
143
19 - 111 - 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 104 - 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 - 111 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

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 fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A avoids it really well and circles away.
Fighter B goes for a double leg but Fighter A avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter A continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B shoots in for a double leg but Fighter A sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fighter A is defended easily by Fighter B.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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 gets a double leg takedown into Fighter B's guard.
Fighter A is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is looking to pass into half guard but Fighter B pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fighter B is in guard.

Fighter A controlling Fighter B's posture.
Fighter B throwing strikes but missing.

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

Fighter A is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fighter B trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter A is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fighter A throws an elbow that misses. Fighter B uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter A's guard. Nice move by Fighter B!

Fighter A keeping moving, preventing Fighter B from controlling successfully.
Fighter B looking to sit in guard and control but Fighter A gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in close to his closed guard and prevents Fighter A from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fighter A looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fighter B!
Fighter A content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B is looking to regain half guard here but Fighter A keeps moving and retains side control.
Xxx Xxx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Fighter B's face as Fighter A controls the position.

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 B is trying to control Fighter A's posture but Fighter A avoids it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter B lands a jab to Fighter A's midsection.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B looks to throw a body kick
and Fighter A counters with a good, hard body kick but Fighter B shrugs it off.
Fighter A fails with the takedown.
Fighter B throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Fighter A gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fighter B to score an easy takedown into full guard.

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

Fighter A stays in close to Fighter B's body and controls the position.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fighter B moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fighter B fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter A. No joy for Fighter B on that attempt.
Fighter A thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B fails with the takedown.
As Fighter B looks to move away, Fighter A throws a big counter combo but Fighter B just gets out of the way.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter A's waist but Fighter A gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter B off to one side.
Fighter A looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fighter B has a takedown stuffed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fighter A.
Fighter B shoots for a takedown but Fighter A saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

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 B throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fighter A counters with a thumping low kick.

Fighter A closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fighter B is trying to control but Fighter A manages to pass to mount!
Fighter A looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fighter B wants to hold on but Fighter A pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter B holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fighter A tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fighter B flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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 controlling the position easily from mount.

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 is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Fighter A controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

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