PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Project Cd (ranked 4839 p4p, 4840 weight class) and Project BC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cd
vs
BC

172 cm
18
135
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Project Cd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Project BC!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cd lands with an overhand left.
BC slips under a jab from Cd.
Cd misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from BC on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cd throws a right hand that misses
and Cd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cd walks into a jab.
BC throws a shot from downtown. Cd moves away and avoids it.

Cd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. BC tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cd is in BC's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cd content to stall in guard here.
BC keeping moving, preventing Cd from controlling successfully.
Cd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cd wants to control from the top but BC keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cd looking to sit in guard and control but BC gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

BC trying to control the position from guard on top but Cd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
BC postures up in Cd's guard and throws a big left but Cd blocks it.
BC throwing strikes from guard but Cd blocks nicely.
Cd wants to sweep here but BC controlling him for the moment.

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.
Cd keeping moving, preventing BC from controlling successfully.
Cd wants to sweep but no luck.
BC trying to control the position from guard on top but Cd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jab from Cd.
BC missing with a left hand there. Cd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from BC misses.
Cd misses with a straight left.
BC keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cd.
BC takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
BC throws a hook but Cd avoids it easily.
Cd tries to counter with a takedown but BC is quick to defend against it.
Cd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cd throws a jab but it's blocked by BC.
Despite the aggression on BC's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
BC lands a slapping body shot.
Cd lands a slapping body shot.
Cd swings for the body but BC moves out of range.
BC is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Cd.
The fighters circling - BC throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cd misses with an uppercut. BC saw that one coming.
Cd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cd swings widly with a right hand
and BC counters with a stiff right hand.
Cd digs a good hook to BC's body.
BC slips a jab from Cd.
BC shoots in but Cd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
BC blocks a jab.
Cd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BC throws a body punch but Cd moves out of range.
BC misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and BC cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cd defending well as BC loads up on a big left hand.
Cd misses with an uppercut.
BC throws out a counter right but Cd avoids it with no problem.
Cd misses with a straight left.
BC misses with a straight right.
Cd is looking to counter punch.
BC lands a jab to the nose.
Cd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cd throws an off balance right hand
and BC counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cd thinking.
BC throws a right and a left that Cd avoids nicely.
Cd attempts a counter takedown but BC avoids it well and moves away.
BC misses with a straight right.
BC shoots for a double leg takedown but Cd sprawls well. He's pushed BC's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but BC avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Project Cd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from BC misses.

Cd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cd showed some decent athleticism there.
BC is refusing to be controlled, as Cd sits in half guard.
Cd is nestled in close to BC, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cd stalling away here and it's allowed BC to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cd looking to sit in guard and control but BC gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cd keeping full guard, as BC tries to pass.
Cd has his hands on BC's head, controlling the position.
BC with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cd tries to get out of the position.
BC content to stall in guard 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.
Cd has momentary wrist control but BC slips an elbow through the middle.
Cd 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.
BC trying to control but Cd is working from the bottom.
BC slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cd catches BC with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
BC thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. BC defends it nicely.
BC misses with a body shot.
Cd throws a big shot that misses.
BC missing with a left hand there. Cd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cd.
Nice defenses there by Cd.
BC tries to move into range but Cd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
BC throws a good cross that connects.
BC connects with a nice looking jab.
BC takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Project BC seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cd missing with a left hand there. BC was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BC slips under a jab.
BC uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cd.
BC fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cd manages to avoid it.
BC misses with a jab to the body
and BC takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BC.
Cd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping BC at a distance.
Cd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BC misses with a hook
enabling Cd to counter with a crisp jab.
BC missing with a left hand there. Cd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Cd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
BC cracks Cd with a good jab.
Cd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BC.
Cd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Cd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cd throws a lazy uppercut

so BC counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Project Cd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

BC throws a body shot but no joy.
Cd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BC sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BC keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BC let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
BC looks to land a right hand but Cd moved out of range.
Cd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
BC displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cd throws out the jab.
Cd moves out of range as BC strikes.
A slow jab from BC misses its intended target.
Cd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
BC steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cd.
Cd avoids the body shot from BC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cd misses with an uppercut
and BC counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cd cracks a nice hook into BC's ribs.
Cd dips to his left and cracks BC with an uppercut!

Cd gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cd sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but BC is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cd landing a few strikes.
BC wants to control but Cd postures up.
Cd in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cd landing a few strikes.
Cd working the ground and pound but BC is defending the strikes.
BC managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cd.
Cd working the ground and pound but BC is defending the strikes.
BC wants to control but Cd postures up.
Cd throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
BC manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BC on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
BC has hold of Cd's hands but Cd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
BC is staying active underneath Cd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BC is looking to control Cd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can BC avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cd looks to land a left hand but BC moved out of range nicely.
BC throws a lazy right hand but Cd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BC bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cd misses with a looping right.
Cd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cd throws a big shot that misses.
BC uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cd.
BC fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cd manages to avoid it.
BC lunges at Cd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cd's hand.
Cd scores with a hook to the body. BC takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cd sizes up BC with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Cd.
Cd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BC steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cd.
A big right from Cd misses.
BC feints the counter takedown.
Cd throws a hook but BC avoids it easily.
BC moves away from the strike by Cd.
Cd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BC can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cd misses with an uppercut. BC saw that one coming.
Cd throws a body punch but BC moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BC.
BC throws a jab but it's blocked by Cd.
BC misses with a looping left.
Cd throws a shot from downtown. BC moves away and avoids it.
Cd throws a jab when BC was well out of range.
BC catches Cd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Cd - just one landing.
Project BC has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Project Cd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BC bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cd's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project Cd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cd 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Project Cd!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Project Cd!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Project Cd!

Project Cd wins by unanimous decision!