PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - The Funeral. Manny Baddabing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Watson
vs
Baddabing

179 cm
37
175 lbs
24 - 12 - 1

188 cm
42
177 lbs
43 - 20 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Baddabing!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baddabings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baddabing.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Thomas Watson has been cut.
Baddabing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
Baddabing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watson throws a jab when Baddabing was well out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Watson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thomas Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Watson.
Watson throws a low kick but Baddabing avoids it.
Baddabing lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Watson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Watson slips a nice elbow through Baddabing's hands, connecting with Baddabing's forehead.
Baddabing is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson slows the pace down in half guard.
Watson prevents Baddabing from improving his position.

Baddabing looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watson wants to take a breather but Baddabing is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Watson prevents Baddabing from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Watson scoring with strikes but Baddabing is staying in there.
Baddabing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watson with shots to the head and body - Baddabing looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baddabing sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Watson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Watson misses with a head shot. Baddabing uses the momentum to regain guard.
Baddabing trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson controlling from the top position.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Baddabing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Watson grinds an elbow into Baddabing's temple.
Baddabing avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Watson.
Baddabing is looking to reverse the position.
Watson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson grinds an elbow into Baddabing's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baddabing tries to buck Watson off but Watson is having none of it.
Baddabing manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Watson seems content to control.
Baddabing tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Watson trying to control from half guard but Baddabing is working away.
Baddabing is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson throwing shots but Baddabing is blocking nicely.
Watson is keen to just control but Baddabing is a slippery customer.
Watson slows the pace down in half guard.
Watson throwing shots but Baddabing is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Watson's cut.
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.

Watson with a jab.
Baddabing lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Watson. No joy for Baddabing on that attempt.
Watson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baddabing checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baddabing throws out the jab.
Watson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baddabing doesn't seem bothered though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watson.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baddabing can do to turn this around?
Baddabing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baddabing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watson throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baddabing moves away from the strike by Watson.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watson but Watson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baddabing moves away from the strike by Watson.
Baddabing avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baddabing misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Watson throws a jab when Baddabing was well out of range.
Baddabing changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baddabing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baddabing cracks Watson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baddabing misses with a takedown attempt - Watson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Baddabing.
Watson lands a leg kick that knocks Baddabing off balance momentarily.
Watson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baddabing in his tracks.
Baddabing ducks right into an uppercut from Watson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Baddabing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Watson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baddabing misses with a straight right.
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!
Watson connects with an inside leg kick.
Baddabing lands a really nice looking cross but Watson seems unphased.
Watson lands a really nice looking cross but Baddabing seems unphased.
Baddabing on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Baddabing.
A jab from Baddabing does it's job there.
Baddabing moves out of range of the body kick from Watson.
Baddabing might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Watson misses with an uppercut. Baddabing saw that one coming.
Baddabing drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Watson defends it well.
Baddabing blocks a head kick by Watson.
Watson misses with a hook. Baddabing ducked under it nicely.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baddabing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baddabing throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.

Baddabing fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Watson sprawls well initially but Baddabing persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baddabing wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
Baddabing wants to pass to mount but Watson is defending the position.
Baddabing throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely.
Baddabing is trying to control. Watson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Baddabing trying to pass the guard but Watson defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baddabing is trying to control. Watson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Watson 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.
Baddabing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baddabing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
Baddabing controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.

Baddabing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Watson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Watson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A jab from Watson misses.

Baddabing scores with a takedown into Watson's guard.
Baddabing controlling from the top position.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Baddabing's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baddabing won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Baddabing looking to sit in guard and control but Watson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson cracks Baddabing with a solid left hand.

Baddabing looking for a guillotine here but Watson defends easily.
Watson content to stall in guard here.
Baddabing is looking to sweep but instead, Watson has passed into half guard.
Baddabing is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson throwing shots but Baddabing is blocking nicely.
Manny Baddabing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson content to control rather than advance.
Baddabing is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Baddabing is trying to get back to full guard.
Baddabing wants to control but Watson is keeping busy.
Baddabing is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson winds up and cracks Baddabing with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Watson stalling away here and it's allowed Baddabing to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Baddabing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a big right hand that misses.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baddabing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson with a nice head shot there.
Baddabing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.

Watson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baddabing has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watson has managed to get both his arms back between Baddabing's legs - danger averted.
Baddabing wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baddabing's head.
Watson wants to control from the top but Baddabing keeps moving.

Baddabing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson trying to control but Baddabing is working from the bottom.
Watson landing with the ground and pound.

Baddabing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baddabing will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Thomas Watson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Thomas Watson!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Thomas Watson!

Thomas Watson wins by unanimous decision!
Thomas Watson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.