PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zack Allan Jr (ranked 4377 p4p, 24516 weight class) and Mmm Mmm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mmm Mmm is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Allan Jr
vs
Mmm

175 cm
18
145
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
143
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 New York, Zack Allan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mmm Mmm!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allan Jr shoots in for a double leg but Mmm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mmm thinks about the counter body kick.
Allan Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Allan Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mmm, pushing him back against the cage.

Allan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Mmm. No joy for Allan Jr on that attempt.
And Mmm responds with a good body kick, but Allan Jr manages to step out the way in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allan Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Allan Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allan Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mmm counters with a left to the body.

Allan Jr clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mmm wants to get back to striking at distance but Allan Jr won't allow it.

Allan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Mmm gets double underhooks and turns Allan Jr into the cage.
Mmm flicks out a counter leg kick but Allan Jr steps away.
Mmm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Mmm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allan Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mmm avoids it really well and circles away.

Allan Jr instigates a clinch.
Mmm tries to break the clinch but Allan Jr is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allan Jr.
Mmm tries to break the clinch but Allan Jr is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mmm blocking some punches.
Mmm tries a body shot but Allan Jr blocks it.
Mmm is trying to break the clinch but Allan Jr has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan Jr is trying to pull guard but Mmm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mmm's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Allan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mmm swats away the attempt to clinch by Allan Jr.

Allan Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mmm napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Allan Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Allan Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mmm sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Allan Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mmm rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Allan Jr's guard! Nice work there by Mmm!
Allan Jr pulls Mmm in close to prevent any damage.

Allan Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Allan Jr seems keen to control Mmm's posture.

Allan Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Mmm to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mmm prevents Allan Jr from improving his position.
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 Zack Allan Jr 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.

Allan Jr closes the distance and clinches.

Allan Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Allan Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Allan Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mmm has picked Allan Jr up and slammed him! Allan Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Mmm manages to pass to side control!
Allan Jr is looking for a sweep.

Mmm stands up.
Allan Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mmm avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mmm closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Allan Jr quickly recovers to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mmm decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Allan Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mmm avoids it really well and circles away.
Mmm steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mmm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allan Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Allan Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Allan Jr clinches up with Mmm and pushes him back against the cage.

Allan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Zack Allan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allan Jr is defended easily by Mmm.
Mmm is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mmm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Mmm responds with a good body kick, but Allan Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Allan Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mmm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mmm feints the counter takedown.

Mmm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Allan Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mmm wants to stand up but Allan Jr is controlling him.
Allan Jr distracts Mmm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allan Jr wanted to stand there but Mmm had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allan Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mmm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Allan Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mmm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Allan Jr, into his guard.

Allan Jr controlling the position.
Mmm won't allow Allan Jr to get back to his feet.
Allan Jr has Mmm pulled in close to control his posture.
Mmm Mmm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mmm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Allan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Allan Jr uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Allan Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Mmm's guard.
Allan Jr wants to control from the top but Mmm keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allan Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mmm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Allan Jr is controlling him.
Allan Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mmm is keeping the position for now.
Allan Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allan Jr throws an elbow that misses. Mmm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allan Jr's guard. Nice move by Mmm!

Allan Jr wants to get back to his feet but Mmm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Allan Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Allan Jr wants to clinch
and Mmm counters with a stiff right hand.
Allan Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allan Jr shoots for a takedown but Mmm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Allan Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mmm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Allan Jr tries to clinch up but Mmm circles away and keeps his distance.
Allan Jr shoots in and drives through. Mmm sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Allan Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mmm gets tackled into the cage by Allan Jr. Allan Jr maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Allan Jr jumps guard.

Mmm stands up and waves to Allan Jr to follow him.
Allan Jr goes for a double leg but Mmm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mmm continues to drive forward.
Mmm is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan Jr jumps guard but Mmm stands there with Allan Jr around his waist. Allan Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Allan Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Allan Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Mmm wants to break the clinch but can't.

Mmm manages to break the clinch.

That's two 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.
Allan Jr with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Allan Jr clinches up with Mmm and pushes him back against the cage.

Allan Jr has hold of one of Mmm's legs. Mmm is fighting the takedown attempt but Allan Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mmm wants to get back to his feet but Allan Jr passes into half guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mmm is trying to stand.

Allan Jr is looking for a kimura but Mmm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Allan Jr to get the leverage.
Mmm wants to get back to his feet.
Allan Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Allan Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Allan Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Mmm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Allan Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Allan Jr is working for a submission of some sort.

Allan Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Allan Jr throws a strike but Mmm avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Allan Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Allan Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allan Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mmm wants to stand up but Allan Jr is controlling him.
Allan Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Allan Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mmm dives on top into guard.

Mmm stands up and waves to Allan Jr to follow him.
Mmm Mmm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allan Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mmm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mmm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Allan Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allan Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mmm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allan Jr somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Allan Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allan Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Allan Jr!
Our winner, Zack Allan Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.