PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stupid Tattoo Guy (ranked 763 p4p, 95 weight class) and Mana Festation (ranked 894 p4p, 110 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tattoo Guy
vs
Festation

175 cm
31
145 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

166 cm
38
158 lbs
29 - 14 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

FF Gear
Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stupid Tattoo Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mana Festation!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Tattoo Guy misses.

Tattoo Guy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Festation bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tattoo Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Tattoo Guy misses its intended target.
Tattoo Guy lands with a right hand.
Tattoo Guy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattoo Guy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Festation's calf.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
We've been hearing reports that Tattoo Guy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a front kick aimed at Festation's knee but Festation avoids it well.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stupid Tattoo Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Festation counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Festation.
Festation using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tattoo Guy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the head.

Tattoo Guy manages to pull guard.
Tattoo Guy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Festation sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Festation gets to his feet. Tattoo Guy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tattoo Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Tattoo Guy backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it all.
Tattoo Guy with a hook.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tattoo Guy throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tattoo Guy scores with a hook.
Festation checks a leg kick.
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!
Festation takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Tattoo Guy. That snapped Festation's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy scores with a nice right hand.
Tattoo Guy looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Festation unleashes a big counter combination but Tattoo Guy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tattoo Guy missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tattoo Guy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tattoo Guy missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tattoo Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tattoo Guy darts in looking for a takedown but Festation gets double underhooks and turns Tattoo Guy into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Festation takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tattoo Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a left to the body.
Tattoo Guy misses with a takedown attempt - Festation sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy misses with a low kick.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation blocks a low kick nicely.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Tattoo Guy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tattoo Guy looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Tattoo Guy throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Tattoo Guy throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy shakes him off and moves away.
Tattoo Guy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Festation is out of range.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Tattoo Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tattoo Guy swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Festation throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattoo Guy lands a body shot.
Tattoo Guy lands with a straight right. Festation didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy shakes him off and moves away.
Tattoo Guy tries for a takedown but Festation sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Tattoo Guy misses.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Tattoo Guy misses with a takedown
and Festation counters with a nice body shot.
Tattoo Guy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tattoo Guy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Festation's calf.
A low kick from Tattoo Guy misses

and Festation counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation working Tattoo Guy over with knees to the body.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tattoo Guy working aggressively here.
Festation stalling in the clinch.
Festation lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tattoo Guy.
Festation blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Festation working Tattoo Guy over with knees to the body.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Tattoo Guy pulls Festation into guard.

Festation avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Festation pushing down on Tattoo Guy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Festation wants to pass the guard but Tattoo Guy is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tattoo Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tattoo Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Festation controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tattoo Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tattoo Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Festation's guard.

Festation managing to control the position.
Tattoo Guy passes Festation's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Festation wants to improve his position but Tattoo Guy is controlling well.
Tattoo Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Festation blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Festation makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Festation.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tattoo Guy chips away with some ground and pound.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom.

Festation is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tattoo Guy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tattoo Guy.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tattoo Guy tries for a takedown but Festation manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Festation.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tattoo Guy.

Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tattoo Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tattoo Guy.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Tattoo Guy throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tattoo Guy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tattoo Guy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Festation gets back to full guard.
Festation 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.
Tattoo Guy wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving.

Tattoo Guy drops back looking for a leg! Festation is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Festation manages to kick Tattoo Guy off! Tattoo Guy jumps back into Festation's guard.
Tattoo Guy won't allow Festation to sweep him here.
Festation has his hands on Tattoo Guy's head, controlling the position.
Festation manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tattoo Guy manages to get himself to full guard.

Tattoo Guy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Festation manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mana Festation will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Festation gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy thumps Festation with a low kick.
Tattoo Guy throws a leg kick but Festation sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tattoo Guy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tattoo Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Festation was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tattoo Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Festation momentarily.
Tattoo Guy throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Festation as Tattoo Guy shoots in.
Festation replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tattoo Guy blocks it well.
Festation blocks a low kick nicely.
Festation steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tattoo Guy.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a leg kick
enabling Festation to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Tattoo Guy finds it's way through Festation's defenses.
Tattoo Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tattoo Guy connects with a right hand. Festation shakes it off.
Tattoo Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tattoo Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Festation wants to counter the offense by Tattoo Guy and move into the clinch position.
Tattoo Guy misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tattoo Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tattoo Guy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattoo Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Tattoo Guy is predictable there
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Festation leaves Tattoo Guy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Festation blocks a head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Festation steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy with a hook.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation wants to counter the offense by Tattoo Guy and move into the clinch position.
Tattoo Guy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tattoo Guy lands a jab to the head.
Tattoo Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Tattoo Guy sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Tattoo Guy avoids it this time.
Tattoo Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Festation sprawls well. He's pushed Tattoo Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Festation looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That kick from Tattoo Guy tenderised Festation's leg. Festation is trying to keep his angry face on.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy tried to score with a low kick but Festation checks it.
Festation tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tattoo Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Tattoo Guy is wise to it.
Tattoo Guy misses with a combination
and Festation makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tattoo Guy. That's going to slow Festation down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tattoo Guy, right into the meat.
Tattoo Guy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Festation is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tattoo Guy throws a lazy head kick
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tattoo Guy tries to bum rush Festation with a series of wild strikes but Festation uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tattoo Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation blocks a head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Tattoo Guy avoids it this time.
Festation avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Festation takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stupid Tattoo Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tattoo Guy 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stupid Tattoo Guy!
In his post fight interview, Stupid Tattoo Guy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.