PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mmm Mmm (ranked 24490 p4p, 24517 weight class) and Pagadianon Inday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mmm
vs
Inday

165 cm
20
143
7 - 30 - 1

165 cm
20
143
20 - 17 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Determined

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 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mmm Mmm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pagadianon Inday!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, 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.
Mmm fails with the takedown.
Inday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mmm.
Mmm scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mmm goes for a double leg but Inday avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inday continues to drive forward.
Inday is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mmm with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mmm Mmm. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mmm drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Inday is working Mmm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mmm wants to stand up but Inday is controlling him.
Mmm is trying to hold Inday in close to prevent damage but Inday has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mmm wants to get back to his feet.
Inday keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Mmm with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inday shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Inday or perhaps it was just good defense by Mmm, which made it look bad.
Inday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Inday looks to move away, Mmm throws a big counter combo but Inday just gets out of the way.

Inday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mmm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inday taking a breather here.
Mmm is trying to improve his position.
Inday prevents Mmm from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inday lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pagadianon Inday will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mmm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mmm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mmm postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mmm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inday keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Inday's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inday might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mmm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mmm trying to control the action but Inday is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Inday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mmm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Inday has Mmm up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mmm tries to score a body lock takedown but Inday shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Inday drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mmm stops a takedown attempt from Inday.
Mmm Mmm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pagadianon Inday.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mmm is pressed up against the cage. Inday has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mmm down to the mat. Mmm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Inday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mmm.
Inday looks for a takedown but Mmm sprawls well.
Mmm thinks about countering with a body kick.

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.
Mmm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Inday fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mmm to the ground. Inday is now in Mmm's guard.

Mmm has his feet on Inday's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mmm shoots in looking for a takedown but Inday manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mmm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mmm Mmm dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Inday.
Mmm wants to control but Inday postures up.
Inday staying calm.
Inday prevents Mmm from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mmm is trying to escape the position but Inday is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Mmm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Inday looks up at the clock and then as Mmm takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Inday smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Inday is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mmm will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

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

Inday feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inday is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mmm is looking to stand up but Inday isn't so interested in that idea.
Inday 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mmm darts in looking for a takedown but Inday gets double underhooks and turns Mmm into the cage.
Inday thinks about the counter body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Mmm is trying to trip Inday. He has hold of a leg but Inday is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mmm persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Inday pulls Mmm in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pagadianon Inday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Inday 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pagadianon Inday!