PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamite Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nixon's choice of entrance music: Fear is Our Tradition by Ignite. Manny Baddabing is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Baddabing
vs
Nixon

188 cm
26
193 lbs
24 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
202 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dynamite Nixon!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baddabing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baddabing fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baddabing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nixon defends it nicely.
Baddabing looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Baddabing swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Baddabing thuds a left hand into Nixon's body.

Baddabing darts in and clinches Nixon up against the cage.
Baddabing misses with some punches.
Baddabing throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baddabing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baddabing is keeping busy.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
Baddabing has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Baddabing.
Nixon lands a body punch.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nixon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baddabing gets full guard.
Baddabing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Baddabing has wrist control.
Nixon throws a strike but Baddabing rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving.

Baddabing drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nixon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baddabing has Nixon in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing wants to sweep here but Nixon controlling him for the moment.
Baddabing controls Nixon momentarily but Nixon frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing wants to sweep but no luck.
Baddabing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manny Baddabing.
Baddabing shoots and misses
and Nixon counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Baddabing pushes Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Baddabing misses with some punches.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Nixon wants a takedown but no success here.
Baddabing lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon presses Baddabing against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baddabing lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Baddabing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baddabing wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Baddabing on the inside.
Nixon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baddabings head.
Baddabing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baddabing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Baddabing drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baddabing's elbow.
Baddabing has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Baddabing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nixon looking to stall.
Baddabing changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nixon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baddabing slips under a jab from Nixon.
Baddabing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nixon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baddabing lands with a left to the head.

Baddabing has picked Nixon up - he's going for a ride! Baddabing dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nixon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dynamite Nixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Baddabing throws an off balance right hand

and Nixon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baddabing's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nixon won't allow Baddabing to get back to his feet.
Baddabing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nixon wants to control from the top but Baddabing keeps moving.

Baddabing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nixon defends well.
Baddabing 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing wants to stand up but Nixon is controlling him.
Nixon postures up in Baddabing's guard and throws a big left but Baddabing blocks it.
Nixon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nixon scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baddabing wants to sweep but no luck.
Nixon thows a big elbow that misses.
Baddabing throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nixon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baddabing's guard.
Nixon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baddabing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baddabing keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baddabing works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing has momentary wrist control but Nixon slips an elbow through the middle.

Baddabing working for submissions but it's allowed Nixon to get to half guard.
Baddabing tries to get to full guard but Nixon has control of the leg.
Nixon controlling the action here.

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.
Baddabing regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baddabing is on top in guard.
Baddabing tries to free his leg and advance position but Nixon is retaining full guard.
Baddabing prevents Nixon from getting back to his feet.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving.
Baddabing wants to pass the guard but Nixon is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dynamite Nixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Baddabing avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Baddabing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nixon swivels and escapes.
Nixon cracks Baddabing with an open hand slap.
Baddabing tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baddabing sprawls well. Baddabing wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nixon gets slowly back to his feet.
Baddabing jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Baddabing uses good head movement to avoid it.

Baddabing closes the distance and pushes Nixon back into the cage.
Nixon tries to score a body lock takedown but Baddabing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baddabing scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baddabing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Baddabing controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Nixon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nixon manages to end up in side control.
Nixon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baddabing is trying to get back to half guard.
Baddabing manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nixon's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Nixon seems content to control.
Nixon trying to pass the guard but Baddabing defending well.
Baddabing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baddabing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nixon wants to control from the top but Baddabing keeps moving.
Nixon is pushing down on Baddabing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baddabing is fighting to maintain full guard but Nixon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baddabing tries to roll over but Nixon keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon is looking to advance position but Baddabing won't allow it.
Baddabing gets back to full guard.
Baddabing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.
Baddabing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nixon manages to get himself to full guard.
Baddabing postures up in Nixon's guard and throws a big left but Nixon blocks it.
Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Baddabing is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nixon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nixon has escaped and now he's on top!
Baddabing trying to keep a closed guard but Nixon is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dynamite Nixon just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Baddabing fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baddabing throws a series of punches but Nixon avoids them all with ease.
Baddabing throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Baddabing bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nixon's head backwards.
Baddabing lunges at Nixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nixon's hand.
Nixon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baddabing.
Sloppy strikes from Baddabing. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Baddabing thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baddabing connects with a body shot.
Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Baddabing lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baddabing misses with a left hand
and Baddabing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baddabing throws a right hand that misses

and Nixon counters with a single leg into guard. Baddabing didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon stands and throws Baddabing's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nixon lands some shots froms side control.
Dynamite Nixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baddabing gets back to half guard.
Baddabing is trying to get back to full guard.
Baddabing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baddabing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing 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.
Baddabing is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baddabing is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon trying to keep a closed guard but Baddabing is proving a slippery customer.
Baddabing pushes down on Nixon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baddabing wants to control but Nixon is keeping him busy.
Baddabing working the head and body with strikes.
Nixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baddabing is working away from the top position though.
Nixon is not content to let Baddabing control the position.

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.
Baddabing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baddabing trying to mount his opponent but Nixon defends it.
Nixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Nixon makes his way to full guard, as Baddabing worked for a kimura.
Baddabing stopping the sweep attempt from Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dynamite Nixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Baddabing throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baddabing throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a right hand to the body.

Baddabing clinches up with Nixon and pushes him back against the cage.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Baddabing.
Baddabing tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Baddabing.
Baddabing scores with a shoulder strike.
Baddabing throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Baddabing controls the action.

Baddabing lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baddabing.
Baddabing throwing shots but Nixon is blocking nicely.
Baddabing throwing shots but Nixon is blocking nicely.
Baddabing looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Baddabing wants to work for an arm triangle but Nixon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Baddabing from controlling successfully.

Baddabing has gone for a leg lock! Nixon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Baddabing's guard.
Baddabing is looking to sweep but instead, Nixon has passed into half 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.
Baddabing is looking for a sweep. Nixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nixon wants to pass to mount but Baddabing is defending the position.
Manny Baddabing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baddabing gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baddabing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nixon.
Baddabing doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Baddabing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nixon defends well.
Nixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Baddabing is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nixon trying to control but Baddabing is working from the bottom.

Nixon lying in Baddabing's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Baddabing decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Nixon taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny Baddabing!
Manny Baddabing retains his middleweight title!