PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 5901 p4p, 23242 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
29
143
105 - 26 - 3

165 cm
29
143
19 - 112 - 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 105 - 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 - 112 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

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 throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fighter B was covering up waiting for the punch and Fighter A finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fighter A sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fighter B is trying to keep Fighter A in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter B is looking to sweep but instead, Fighter A has passed into half guard.
Fighter B keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fighter B trying to control from the bottom.

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 keeps control of the position for the meantime.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fighter A gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes 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.

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 A has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
That's time! Fighter A's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fighter B gets caught napping as Fighter A dives in and scores a takedown. Fighter B manages to retain guard.
Fighter A is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter B can do to turn this around?
Fighter A controlling from the top position.
Fighter B is adopting a defensive 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter A.
Fighter A is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fighter A.
Fighter B controlling the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fighter A enables Fighter B to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fighter A manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fighter A looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fighter B preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A has Fighter B pulled in close to control his posture.
Fighter A wants to sweep here but Fighter B controlling him for the moment.
Fighter A on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fighter A tries to get out of the position.
Fighter A is pulling down on Fighter B's head. It's preventing any offense from Fighter B, at least for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter A looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fighter B thinks about the counter body kick.

That's four 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 B misses with a takedown attempt
and Fighter A counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fighter B fails to land the takedown.
Fighter B tries for a takedown but Fighter A circles away easily
and Fighter A counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fighter B throws the kick towards the body but Fighter A avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fighter B is defended easily by Fighter A.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A leaves Fighter B with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B fails with the takedown
and Fighter A counters with a body kick that stops Fighter B in his tracks momentarily.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.
Fighter B misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter A jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fighter A is defended easily by Fighter B.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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 tried to counter with a leg kick but Fighter B avoided it.
Fighter B fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fighter A counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fighter B darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter A gets double underhooks and turns Fighter B into the cage.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fighter A stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fighter A wants it to stay on the feet.

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 scores with a takedown into Fighter B's guard.
Fighter A postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fighter A showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 B is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

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