PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Last Dude I Swear (ranked 4855 p4p, 6308 weight class) and Bobby Midas (ranked 207 p4p, 234 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

I Swear
vs
Midas

185 cm
25
132
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
132
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 Hilo, Last Dude I Swear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Midas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midas fails with a takedown attempt.
Last Dude I Swear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midas tries to clinch but I Swear moves out of range.

Midas clinches up against the cage.
I Swear tries to land a knee to the head but Midas blocks with his arms.
Midas is pushing I Swear up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
I Swear blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I Swear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Midas gets underhooks to prevent I Swear's takedown attempt.
I Swear is trying to pull guard but Midas has him pressed against the cage.
I Swear is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Midas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Last Dude I Swear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Swear pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Midas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
I Swear is looking to take this one to the mat.
I Swear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Midas controlling the action here for a moment.
Midas displaying some good clinch control by pressing I Swear up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Midas.
The referee calls for Midas to work.
Midas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Midas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I Swear avoiding damage as Midas throws knees to the body.
I Swear tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Swear tries to land a knee to the head but Midas blocks with his arms.
I Swear is looking to take this one to the mat.
I Swear is trying to pull guard but Midas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Midas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning I Swear up against the cage.
I Swear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Midas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
I Swear misses with an attempted mid kick.

Midas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Midas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Midas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from I Swear.
I Swear drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Midas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Midas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I Swear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Midas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Midas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Midas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Midas stalling in the clinch.
I Swear is looking to take this one to the mat.
Midas lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Last Dude I Swear has been cut.
Midas gets underhooks to prevent I Swear's takedown attempt.
I Swear is breathing heavily.
Midas stops a takedown attempt from I Swear.
Midas lands a right hand that snaps the head of I Swear backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Midas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Midas slows down the pace here.
Midas has I Swear pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Midas.
A head kick by I Swear misses
and Midas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Midas moves into the clinch.
Midas misses with a knee to the head.
I Swear wants a takedown.
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!
Midas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Midas is struggling to control the position.
Midas is struggling to control the position.
Midas has I Swear pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Midas's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Midas landing knees to the body.
Midas stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Midas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Last Dude I Swear's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Midas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but I Swear avoids it really well and circles away.
Midas tries to close the distance and clinch but I Swear swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Midas wants to clinch up but I Swear keeps it at a distance.
I Swear misses with a wild body shot.
Midas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from I Swear.
Midas fails with a takedown attempt.
I Swear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Midas slips under a jab from I Swear.
Last Dude I Swear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with I Swear but I Swear pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Last Dude I Swear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Midas.
Midas tries to clinch but I Swear is having none of it.
I Swear was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
I Swear listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
I Swear misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Midas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

I Swear looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Midas is looking to stand back up but I Swear counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Midas.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I Swear content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. I Swear lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but I Swear scores with a couple of nice shots.
Midas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but I Swear scores with a couple of nice shots.
I Swear looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. I Swear connects with a nice short shot to Midas's temple.
Midas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if I Swear is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
I Swear has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Swear prevents Midas from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

I Swear is looking for a kimura but Midas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for I Swear to get the leverage.
I Swear lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, I Swear seems content to control.

I Swear decides to stand and escape the position.
I Swear with a hook.

Midas instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

I Swear jumps into guard, dragging Midas to the mat.
Midas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but I Swear manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

I Swear pushes down on Midas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
I Swear trying to control from half guard but Midas is working away.
I Swear lands strikes from half guard.
I Swear is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I Swear scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Last Dude I Swear dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Last Dude I Swear's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Midas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

I Swear moves into the clinch successfully.
I Swear can't get the takedown.
A short right from Midas.
I Swear has Midas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Midas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Midas displaying some good clinch control by pressing I Swear up against the cage.
I Swear wants to take the fight to the mat but Midas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Last Dude I Swear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
I Swear is working for takedown but Midas is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Swear tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I Swear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Midas fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Midas rushes I Swear and presses him up against the cage.
Midas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I Swear tries for a takedown but Midas manages to get underhooks.
Midas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
I Swear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I Swear being controlled against the cage.
I Swear jumps guard but Midas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I Swear goes for a takedown attempt but Midas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Midas rushes I Swear and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt I Swear or not.
Midas is pressed up against the cage. I Swear has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Midas down to the mat. Midas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Midas clinches with his opponent.
Midas crunches a lovely knee into I Swear's ribcage.
Midas is working I Swear over against the cage.
Midas leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Midas.
Midas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I Swear jumps guard but Midas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Midas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt I Swear or not.
Midas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Midas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Midas stalling in the clinch.
Midas leaning his opponent against the cage.
I Swear tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
I Swear goes for a takedown in the clinch but Midas prevents it.
A knee to the head by Midas.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Midas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Midas continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
I Swear is looking to take this one to the mat.
Midas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
I Swear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Midas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midas effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Midas.

Midas closes the distance and clinches.
I Swear can't get the takedown.
Midas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Midas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
I Swear has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Midas after a bit of a struggle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Midas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Midas controlling the action here for a moment.
Midas misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Midas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Midas 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Midas!