PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corner Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and big poppi (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.

Stone
vs
poppi

165 cm
20
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Organic Peak Performance
Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corner Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, big poppi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
poppi throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
poppi tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
poppi misses with a double jab.
poppi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for poppi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
poppi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
poppi swinging wilding here.
poppi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
poppi misses with a jab, cross combination.
poppi misses with a wild combination.

poppi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
poppi wants to stand and escape but Stone is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a strike but poppi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
poppi being controlled here momentarily.
poppi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
poppi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but poppi is one step ahead there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
poppi misses with a jab, cross combination.
poppi misses with the combination.

Stone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stone working poppi over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
poppi pushes Stone off looking to stand but Stone dives back in and keeps control.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but poppi keeps working.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone trying to control the pace.
Stone is nestled in close to poppi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stone stalling.
Stone trying to control the action but poppi is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stone drops an elbow to the side of poppi's head.

Stone postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for poppi to stand up.
poppi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
poppi tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with poppi but poppi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stone trying to pass the guard but poppi defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corner Stone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

poppi throws a right and a left that both miss.
poppi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
poppi looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
poppi throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
poppi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corner Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stone drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
poppi keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
poppi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stone is controlling him.
Stone trying to control but poppi is working from the bottom.
Stone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stone wants to stand but poppi is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
poppi misses with a double jab.

That's two 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.
poppi fails to land with a series of punches.
poppi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
poppi misses with a two punch combination.
poppi throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from poppi misses.
poppi misses with a jab, cross combination.
poppi misses with the combination.
poppi throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from poppi misses.
poppi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stone showed some decent athleticism there.
Stone is pressing down on poppi's thigh, looking to free his foot. poppi is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
poppi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stone is figuring out what he wants to do next.

poppi kicks Stone off and gets back to his feet.
poppi throws a series of strikes that have Stone backpedaling.

That's four 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.
poppi throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
poppi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
poppi stalks Stone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stone's face. Stone staggers backwards, shaken.
Stone slips a jab and a cross from poppi.
poppi throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
poppi throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.

Stone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but poppi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because poppi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corner Stone dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

poppi fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from poppi.
poppi throws a one two combo.
poppi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from poppi.

Stone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
poppi is trying to stand up here but Stone is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone wants to pass to mount but poppi is defending the position.
Stone is tying to control. poppi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like Stone is going to stand back up.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but poppi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
big poppi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
poppi is looking to escape.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
poppi tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
poppi throws a one two combo.
poppi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
poppi throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Stone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
poppi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
Stone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corner Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to stand up but poppi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
poppi is looking to escape.
Stone is just content to waste time from the top position. poppi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but poppi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but poppi has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
poppi tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Stone shoots in and bounces poppi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stone throws and elbow that misses. poppi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stone's guard. Nice move by poppi!
poppi won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Corner Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corner Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corner Stone!