PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Baddabing
vs
Spliffs

188 cm
28
193 lbs
25 - 5 - 0

190 cm
29
195 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolen Spliffs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baddabing shoots for a takedown but Spliffs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spliffs misses with an uppercut.
Spliffs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Baddabing throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spliffs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spliffs connects with a high kick.

It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Spliffs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Baddabing.
Baddabing slips a jab from Spliffs.
Spliffs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baddabing checks the leg kick.
Baddabing dives in and grabs Spliffs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spliffs pushes down on Baddabing's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baddabing is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Spliffs.
Baddabing throws an overhand right that lands on Spliffs's shoulder, as Spliffs tries to avoid the shot.
Baddabing throws a sloppy body shot
and Spliffs counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spliffs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baddabing misses with a hook. Spliffs ducked under it nicely.
Spliffs works Baddabing's body with a nice hook.
Baddabing tries a head kick but it misses.
Baddabing avoids the head kick by Spliffs.
Baddabing connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baddabing takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baddabing takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spliffs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spliffs misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Baddabing lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spliffs doesn't seem phased though.
Spliffs lands a leg kick that knocks Baddabing off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baddabing swings for the body but Spliffs moves out of range.
Baddabing takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spliffs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spliffs as he jumps to the side.
Baddabing is breathing heavily.
Baddabing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spliffs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baddabing's sensitive parts.
Rolen Spliffs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baddabing tries for a takedown but Spliffs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baddabing shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spliffs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baddabing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spliffs.
Spliffs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baddabing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baddabing checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Spliffs. Beautiful body shot.
Spliffs misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spliffs.
Spliffs delivers a nice body kick.
Spliffs just misses with a punch to the body.
Spliffs looks to land a left hand but Baddabing moved out of range nicely.
Spliffs lands a head shot.
Baddabing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliffs wants to slow Baddabing down by chopping away at his legs.
Spliffs swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
Baddabing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spliffs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baddabing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baddabing feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spliffs working a defensive guard here.
Baddabing preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spliffs pulls Baddabing in to control the position.
Baddabing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spliffs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baddabing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Baddabing tries for a kimura but Spliffs is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spliffs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baddabing's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolen Spliffs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Spliffs lands with a nice body punch.
Baddabing looks to throw the jab but Spliffs is out of range.
Spliffs keeps the fight on the outside.
Baddabing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spliffs.
Spliffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Baddabing lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spliffs doesn't seem phased though.
Baddabing misses with a hook.
Spliffs throws the left hand but Baddabing avoids the punch easily.
Spliffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
Baddabing fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spliffs on the side of the head.
Spliffs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spliffs wants to slow Baddabing down by chopping away at his legs.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baddabing misses with an uppercut. Spliffs saw that one coming.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing lands with an uppercut that bounces Spliffs off the cage and back into range.
Spliffs misses with a hook
and Baddabing counters with a right hand to the body.
Spliffs tried to score with a low kick but Baddabing checks it.
Baddabing takes a swing at Spliffs's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Baddabing.
Spliffs avoids the head kick by Baddabing.
Spliffs avoids the head kick by Baddabing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spliffs. Baddabing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spliffs throws a head kick that half lands.
Spliffs moves away from the strike by Baddabing.
Baddabing is looking to chop away at Spliffs's legs.
Spliffs tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Spliffs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baddabing throws a head kick but Spliffs moves out of range.
Baddabing wants to clinch.
Spliffs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Spliffs.
Baddabing will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spliffs stuffs the takedown attempt from Baddabing. Baddabing gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baddabing checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baddabing throws a right hand that misses
and Spliffs counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs blocks a leg kick.
Spliffs lands a jab to Baddabing's midsection.
Spliffs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baddabing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spliffs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spliffs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Baddabing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spliffs's half guard.
Spliffs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spliffs is looking to stand up but Baddabing isn't so interested in that idea.
Baddabing lands a couple of digs.
Spliffs wants to sweep here but Baddabing controlling him for the moment.
Baddabing is in close to Spliffs's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spliffs wants to stand and escape but Baddabing is having none of it.

Baddabing has gone for a leg lock! Spliffs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Baddabing's guard.
Spliffs trying to control but Baddabing is working from the bottom.
Baddabing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spliffs controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spliffs trying to control the position from guard on top but Baddabing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rolen Spliffs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spliffs, right into the meat.
Baddabing shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Spliffs misses.
Spliffs throws a shot from downtown. Baddabing moves away and avoids it.
Baddabing scores with a body shot.

Baddabing manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spliffs on his heels. He'll look to pass Spliffs's guard now, I'm sure.
Baddabing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spliffs is trying to control the position but Baddabing postures up.
Baddabing stands up over Spliffs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baddabing throwing strikes but missing.
Spliffs has momentary wrist control but Baddabing slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Spliffs trying to control the position.

Baddabing postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spliffs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baddabing, into his guard.

Baddabing working for submissions but it's allowed Spliffs to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spliffs tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Baddabing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing manages to get to full guard.

Baddabing looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spliffs passes into side control.

Spliffs decides to stand back up.
A good leg kick by Spliffs.
Spliffs misses with a body kick.
Spliffs scores with a jab. Baddabing acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spliffs but Spliffs pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Spliffs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spliffs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baddabing.
Baddabing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliffs.
Baddabing throws a big shot that misses.

Baddabing clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spliffs.
Spliffs scores with a shoulder strike.

Spliffs manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spliffs.
Baddabing misses with a hook
and Spliffs counters with a leg kick.
Spliffs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spliffs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baddabing on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baddabing throws a lazy right hand but Spliffs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baddabing throws an overhand right that lands on Spliffs's shoulder, as Spliffs tries to avoid the shot.
Baddabing tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baddabing is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spliffs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baddabing looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rolen Spliffs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spliffs scores with a leg kick.
Spliffs scores with a hook.
Spliffs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Spliffs.
Spliffs's corner calls for a 1-2. Spliffs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Spliffs.
Baddabing gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baddabing moves out of range of the leg kick from Spliffs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolen Spliffs really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Spliffs moves away from the strike by Baddabing.
Baddabing misses with a head kick.
Baddabing misses with a hook. Spliffs ducked under it nicely.
Spliffs lands a leg kick that knocks Baddabing off balance momentarily.
Spliffs fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Baddabing checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spliffs ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Baddabing misses with a wild body shot.
Baddabing dives in and grabs Spliffs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spliffs pushes down on Baddabing's head and hops out.
Spliffs lands a nice shot that snaps Baddabing's head back.
Baddabing on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spliffs. Spliffs obviously looking to wear him down.
Baddabing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baddabing misses with a low kick.
Baddabing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spliffs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spliffs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baddabing cracks Spliffs with a good jab.
Spliffs cracks a nice hook into Baddabing's ribs.
Spliffs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spliffs tries to land a leg kick but Baddabing saw it coming and moves away.
Baddabing misses with a straight left.

Baddabing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Baddabing - that landed with a thud.
Baddabing has a couple of punches blocked by Spliffs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spliffs.
A right hook to the body lands for Baddabing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baddabing lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baddabing lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spliffs missing with knees to the body.
Baddabing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spliffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
Spliffs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baddabing or not.
Baddabing tries for a takedown but Spliffs manages to get underhooks.
Spliffs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spliffs is trying to force a seperation but Baddabing has the dominant position.
Baddabing misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddabing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddabing.
Spliffs tries to land knees in the clinch but Baddabing avoids the damage to the body.
Spliffs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baddabing avoids it.
Baddabing working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with some punches.
Baddabing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spliffs misses with a punch to the body.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing misses with a punch on the inside.
Spliffs tries to land knees in the clinch but Baddabing avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Spliffs.
Baddabing has a couple of punches blocked by Spliffs.
A body shot lands from Spliffs.
Baddabing is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spliffs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baddabing tries to score a body lock takedown but Spliffs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baddabing has a couple of punches blocked by Spliffs.

Spliffs breaks from the clinch.
Spliffs takes one on the button.
Baddabing moves forwards but Spliffs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spliffs scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spliffs throws a solid leg kick but Baddabing takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spliffs.
Spliffs scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baddabing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baddabing throws a head kick but Spliffs moves out of range.
Spliffs throws a body punch but Baddabing moves out of range.
Baddabing throws a lazy right hand but Spliffs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Baddabing darts in and clinches Spliffs up against the cage.

Spliffs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spliffs's corner calls for a 1-2. Spliffs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baddabing walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baddabing tries a head kick but it misses.
Spliffs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolen Spliffs dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Spliffs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baddabing walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spliffs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baddabing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baddabing misses with a hook. Spliffs ducked under it nicely.
Baddabing tries to clinch but Spliffs moves out of range.
Baddabing looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spliffs wants to land a leg kick but Baddabing is out of range.
Baddabing closes the distance and clinches up with Spliffs, looking for a takedown. Baddabing pushes Spliffs against the cage but Spliffs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spliffs throws an overhand right that lands on Baddabing's shoulder, as Baddabing tries to avoid the shot.
Baddabing throws a series of punches but Spliffs moves out of range.
Spliffs lands a leg kick that knocks Baddabing off balance momentarily.
Spliffs looks to land a combination but Baddabing avoids it well.
Spliffs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baddabing takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spliffs.
Baddabing shoots in but Spliffs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Spliffs ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Baddabing fails to land with a series of punches.
Baddabing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Baddabing.
Spliffs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spliffs gets back to full guard.
Baddabing stands up over Spliffs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs is pulling down on Baddabing's head. It's preventing any offense from Baddabing, at least for the moment.
Baddabing looking to sit in guard and control but Spliffs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Spliffs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffs stopping the sweep attempt from Baddabing.
Manny Baddabing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spliffs trying to control but Baddabing is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs preventing the sweep.
Baddabing lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spliffs!
Spliffs is bucking up trying to escape but Baddabing cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baddabing cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing landing shots from mount.
Spliffs tries to reverse the position but Baddabing maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baddabing cracks Spliffs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Baddabing lands a heavy elbow.
Baddabing thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Baddabing there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Manny Baddabing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baddabing lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spliffs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Baddabing landing shots from mount.

Spliffs is rocked!
Spliffs wants to hold on but Baddabing pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Baddabing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spliffs 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolen Spliffs!
Our winner, Rolen Spliffs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.