PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 4427 p4p, 4426 weight class) and Sss Sss (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.

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
18
143
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fighter B fails to land the takedown.
Fighter A quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

Fighter A gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fighter B wants to get back to his feet.
Fighter A cracks Fighter B with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B pushes Fighter A away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fighter A gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fighter B pushes Fighter A away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fighter A gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter A slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter B, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Fighter B closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fighter A did well to prevent Fighter B getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to get back to full guard.
Fighter A keeping control of the position.
Fighter B wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter A keeps working.
Fighter A is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fighter B tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

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.
Fighter A keeping hold of Fighter B's head, controlling as best he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fighter B seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fighter A looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fighter B!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sss Sss will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fighter B tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter A sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter B somewhat.

Fighter A dives in and scores a takedown into Fighter B's guard.
Fighter B wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fighter A manages to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sss Sss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter B is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter A not doing much here.

Fighter A is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two 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.
Fighter B manages to get to full guard.
Fighter A stops Fighter B from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A stays in close to Fighter B's body and controls the position.
Fighter B is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fighter A is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter A thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fighter B with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Fighter A counter with a right hand.
Sss Sss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.

Fighter A drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B is trying to buck Fighter A off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fighter B shoots in but no luck this time.
And Fighter A counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter B blocks it.

Fighter A closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fighter A lands in his opponent's guard.
Fighter A engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B is looking to stand up but Fighter A isn't so interested in that idea.
Fighter B is wriggling around but Fighter A manages to pass to half guard.
Fighter A is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fighter A shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fighter B's guard.
Fighter B is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A won't allow Fighter B to sweep him here.
Fighter A sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fighter B is looking to stand up but Fighter A isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Fighter A shoots in for a double leg but Fighter B sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter B is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fighter B shoots in but no luck this time.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sss Sss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fighter A is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fighter B's half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fighter B has one foot on Fighter A's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fighter A 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sss Sss!