PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 24633 p4p, 6700 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
20
143
7 - 22 - 1

165 cm
20
143
15 - 15 - 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 7 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, 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 B shoots in but Fighter A avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.

Fighter B gets a double leg takedown into Fighter A's guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B wants to stand but Fighter A is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fighter B controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to stand and escape but Fighter B is having none of it.
Fighter A can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fighter B controls the pace.
Fighter B's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fighter B stops Fighter A from standing up.

That's two 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter B shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fighter A defends it nicely.
Fighter A quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fighter B changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter A tries to avoid it but Fighter B manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter A to the ground. Fighter A escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sss Sss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
Fighter A slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter B, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fighter A looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter B is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fighter A fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fighter B is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

Fighter A looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B keeping moving, preventing Fighter A from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fighter B can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fighter B is pulling down on Fighter A's head. It's preventing any offense from Fighter A, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Fighter B goes for a double leg but Fighter A avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter A continues to drive forward.
Fighter A fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fighter A fails with the takedown
and Fighter B counters with a three punch combo that has Fighter A backing up. Fighter A nods at Fighter B to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fighter A pinned against the cage. Fighter A gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Fighter A counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter B blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fighter B sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter B with the counter takedown but Fighter A avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter A defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter B.
And Fighter A counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter B blocks it.

Fighter A gets caught flat footed, as Fighter B shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fighter B is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter A wants to get back to his feet but Fighter B passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fighter A pushes Fighter B off looking to stand but Fighter B dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fighter B in particular looking to stall.
Fighter B stops Fighter A from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fighter B in particular looking to stall.

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

Fighter B shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fighter A is trying to defend but Fighter B finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fighter B seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter B is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Fighter B 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fighter B looking to score a takedown here. Fighter A is defending well but Fighter B drives through and ends up in Fighter A's guard.
Fighter A looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A has his hands on Fighter B's head, controlling the position.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter A is looking to stand up but Fighter B isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fighter A wants to get back to his feet but Fighter B is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fighter B controlling from the top position.

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 B content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fighter B sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter B misses with a body kick.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter B as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Fighter A manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fighter B on his heels. He'll look to pass Fighter B's guard now, I'm sure.
Fighter B is controlling Fighter A's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to stand and escape but instead Fighter B has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Fighter B slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
More stalling from Fighter B.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fighter B has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30

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