PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 23263 p4p, 5873 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
29
143
21 - 111 - 2

165 cm
29
143
104 - 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 - 111 - 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 104 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson 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 B shoots in for a double leg but Fighter A sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter B misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Fighter B shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fighter A manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A pulls Fighter B in close to his closed guard and prevents Fighter B from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B is stalling in the full guard.

That's two 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 controlling Fighter B's posture.
Fighter B engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter B closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fighter A quickly recovers to half guard.
Fighter A is looking to control Fighter B's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter A avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fighter B in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is looking to control Fighter B's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter A avoid being mounted?
Fighter A is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fighter B is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fighter B is controlling the pace.
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.

Sss Sss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

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 appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fighter B fails with the takedown
and Fighter A counters with a body kick that stops Fighter B in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fighter A is defended easily by Fighter B.

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 three punch combo that has Fighter B backing up. Fighter B nods at Fighter A to acknowledge the strikes.
Sss Sss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
No luck for Fighter A with that takedown attempt.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter B looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fighter A closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fighter B circles away.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fighter A closes the distance and clinches up with Fighter B, looking for a takedown. Fighter A pushes Fighter B against the cage but Fighter B circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Fighter A drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter B keeping moving, preventing Fighter A from controlling successfully.
Fighter B looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fighter A is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in close to prevent any damage.
Fighter A is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fighter B holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fighter B closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter A's guard.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter A is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fighter B controlling from the top position.

That's two 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fighter A is defended easily by Fighter B.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A shoots and misses
and Fighter B counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter A.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fighter B manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fighter A on his heels. He'll look to pass Fighter A's guard now, I'm sure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B stays in close to Fighter A's body and controls the position.
Fighter B throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fighter A pulls Fighter B in close to his closed guard and prevents Fighter B from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fighter B has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29

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