PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Two Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Sangre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Time
vs
Sangre

178 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Two Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Armando Sangre!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Time scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sangre defending against the ground and pound.
Sangre is trying to get back to half guard.
Sangre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Time. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sangre struggling a bit here.
Sangre is looking to reverse the position.
Sangre is trying to control Time's posture but Time avoids it.
Sangre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sangre trying to mount his opponent but Time defends it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sangre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Two Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangre lands a glancing blow to the side of Time's head.
Time throws a lazy right hand but Sangre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Time takes the fight into the clinch.
Sangre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sangre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sangre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sangre fails to pull guard.
Time tries for a takedown. No joy.
Time can't get the takedown.
Sangre tries to land knees in the clinch but Time avoids the damage to the body.
Time managing to block the knees to the body from Sangre.
Sangre leaning against his opponent.
Time is pressed up against the cage. Sangre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Time down to the mat. Time avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangre shoots in but Time avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Two Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armando Sangre.
Time avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sangre looks to land a body kick but Time moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Sangre. No joy for Time on that attempt.

Time closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sangre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sangre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sangre tries to break the clinch but Time is controlling the position.
Time fails to pull guard.

Time breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Time. No joy for Sangre on that attempt.

Time closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Time lands in his opponent's guard.
Time is breathing heavily.
Time tries to free his leg and advance position but Sangre is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangre wants to sweep here but Time controlling him for the moment.
Time sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sangre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Sangre looking for a guillotine here but Time defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sangre wants to sweep but no luck.

Sangre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Time doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Time manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sangre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Time shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sangre is trying to defend but Time finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Time is looking to advance position but Sangre won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Two Time dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sangre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Time tries to land a leg kick but Sangre saw it coming and moves away.
Sangre closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Time throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sangre counters with a nice body kick.
Time swats away the attempt to clinch by Sangre.
Sangre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sangre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Time shoots in but no luck this time.
Time swats away the attempt to clinch by Sangre.
Time will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangre closes the distance looking to clinch

and Time holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sangre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Time smiles and moves away.
Sangre tries to clinch there but Time circles away.
Time fails with an attempt to clinch.
Time misses with a takedown attempt - Sangre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Two Time. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sangre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sangre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Time avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangre throws a shot to the body.
Time looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sangre is fending him off so far but Time persists. Nope, Sangre circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Sangre scores with a four punch combination!
Sangre tries to clinch up but Time circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Sangre with that takedown attempt.
Sangre tries to clinch but Time is having none of it.
Sangre circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sangre counters with a three punch combo that has Time backing up. Time nods at Sangre to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sangre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Time gets back to half guard.
Time won't allow Sangre to pass to mount.
Time wants to get back to his feet.
Sangre throwing shots but Time is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Sangre seems content to control.
Sangre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Time does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Time is trying to maintain the position but Sangre is very close to passing his half guard.
Sangre thows a huge punch but Time dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sangre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sangre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Time paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Time gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sangre works on Time's body with a couple of short punches.
Sangre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Time gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Time breaks the clinch.

Sangre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Time, pushing him back against the cage.
Time keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sangre's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Sangre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Time misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sangre.
Sangre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Time takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Time throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sangre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sangre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sangre throws a sloppy head kick and Time moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sangre tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Time counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sangre!
Sangre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sangre holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Time tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangre is looking to improve his position but Time isn't that keen on the idea.
Sangre wants to control but Time is having none of it.
Time throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sangre because Time loaded up on that one.
Sangre is working to get back to half guard.

Time is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sangre is surviving well by controlling Time's body position as best he can.
Sangre is squirming around, avoiding Time's attempts to control the action.

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.
Sangre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Time controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangre tries to reverse the position but Time maintains control.
BOOM! Time connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sangre tries to hold on but Time postures up.
Sangre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Sangre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sangre tries to lock up and control but Time gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Time controlling the pace for now.
Sangre is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sangre wants to hold on but Time pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Two Time showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Time has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Time!