PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 6679 p4p, 24712 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Xxx Xxx has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
19
143
5 - 16 - 1

165 cm
19
143
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

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 throws a head kick that misses.
Fighter A scores with a kick to the body.
Fighter A is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fighter B sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.
Fighter B connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fighter B to counter with a crisp jab.

Fighter A decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fighter B is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter A tries to stand and escape but Fighter B is controlling the position.
Fighter B has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter A is working away from the top position though.
Fighter B is concentrating on defense, preventing Fighter A from advancing position.
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.

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 is not content to let Fighter A control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter B has his hands clasped together around Fighter A's back. He's all about the action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Fighter A closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fighter B quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Fighter A is going to stand back up.
Fighter A tries to stand and escape but Fighter B actually recovers to full guard.
Fighter A slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fighter B has a closed guard, preventing Fighter A from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fighter A won't allow Fighter B to sweep him here.
Fighter B has control of Fighter A's left arm, preventing Fighter A from doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter A has a takedown stuffed.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
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.

Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.
Fighter A is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter B can do to turn this around?
Fighter A changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter B tries to avoid it but Fighter A manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter B to the ground. Fighter B escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter B throws a big counter head kick but Fighter A avoids it with no problem.

Fighter A closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fighter A wants to stand but Fighter B is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B is trying to control Fighter A's posture but Fighter A avoids it.
Fighter B tries to buck Fighter A off but Fighter A is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Fighter B's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fighter B is not content to let Fighter A control the position.

Fighter A decides to stand back up.
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 Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fighter A fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Fighter B's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Fighter B gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fighter B is pulling down on Fighter A's head. It's preventing any offense from Fighter A, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A stays in close to Fighter B's body and controls the position.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fighter A wanted to stand there but Fighter B had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fighter B closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fighter A preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A is trying to stand back up but Fighter B is controlling him
Fighter B is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fighter A is trying to stand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xxx Xxx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter A goes for a double leg but Fighter B avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter B continues to drive forward.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
Fighter A lands a body shot.
Fighter B has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fighter A after a bit of a struggle.
Fighter A looking for a takedown.

Fighter A manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter B scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fighter B is taking a breather. Fighter A says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fighter B missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fighter B seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fighter A wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fighter B content to control rather than advance.
Xxx Xxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fighter A has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

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