PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 24764 p4p, 24765 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
19
143
5 - 10 - 0

165 cm
19
143
5 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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 5 - 10 - 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 5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

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 A shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter B as he jumps to the side.

Fighter A shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fighter B napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Fighter A stalls from top position.
Fighter B can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter B keeps working.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fighter A is looking to take a break and control but Fighter B is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter B can't do much from the bottom here.
Fighter A taking a breather here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter A darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter B gets double underhooks and turns Fighter A into the cage.
Fighter B is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fighter B changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fighter A fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fighter A looks for a takedown but Fighter B sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter B looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fighter A can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fighter B controls the pace.
Fighter A wants to stand and escape but Fighter B is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fighter A is looking to stand up but Fighter B isn't so interested in that idea.
Fighter B is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fighter A wants to stand and escape but Fighter B is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fighter A's head.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fighter A moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fighter A darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter B gets double underhooks and turns Fighter A into the cage.
Fighter B feints the counter takedown.
Fighter B is working for takedown but Fighter A is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fighter A prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B is looking for a takedown.
Sss Sss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
Fighter A prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B prevents Fighter A from breaking the clinch.

Fighter B tightens his grip and picks Fighter A up, before dumping him to the ground. Fighter A manages to land in guard.
Fighter A is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fighter A is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fighter B prevents Fighter A from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A trying to control the position here.
Fighter B wants to stand but Fighter A is controlling his posture from full guard.

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.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter B fails with the takedown.
Fighter B fails with the takedown.
Fighter A jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Fighter B bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fighter B content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fighter A is pushing Fighter B's head away, looking to escape. Fighter B manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fighter A will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sss Sss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fighter A shoots in but no luck this time.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter B as he jumps to the side.
Fighter A shoots for a takedown but Fighter B saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. 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.
Fighter B darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter A gets double underhooks and turns Fighter B into the cage.
Fighter A thinks about countering with a body kick.

Fighter B scores with a takedown into Fighter A's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fighter B is controlling him.
Fighter B is stalling in the full guard.
Fighter A wants to stand but Fighter B is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter A is trying to keep Fighter B in close.
Fighter B slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fighter A wants to stand up but Fighter B is controlling him.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A shoots for a double leg takedown but Fighter B sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter A's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fighter B raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fighter A fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B avoids it really well and circles away.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense.
Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter B keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fighter B follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fighter B is defended easily by Fighter A.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fighter B 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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