PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 24267 p4p, 24266 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sss Sss will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
21
143
25 - 16 - 1

165 cm
21
143
8 - 32 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 25 - 16 - 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 8 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

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 with a poor takedown
and Fighter B makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fighter A really felt that one!
Fighter B misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Fighter A counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter B blocks it.

Fighter A 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.
Fighter B is wriggling around but Fighter A manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter B wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fighter A scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fighter A keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fighter B looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fighter A keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fighter A seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fighter B for as long as he can get away with.

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.
Fighter B wants to get back to his feet.
Fighter A seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter A looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter B is fending him off so far but Fighter A persists. Nope, Fighter B circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter A quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fighter A throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter B's waist but Fighter B gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter A off to one side.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter B fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fighter A thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fighter A shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter B manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter A's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fighter B is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fighter A has a takedown stuffed.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B avoids it really well and circles away.
Fighter B thinks about the counter body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fighter A gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fighter A managing to control the position.
Fighter A wants to sweep here but Fighter B controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fighter A's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Fighter A pulls Fighter B in close to his closed guard and prevents Fighter B from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fighter A continues to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fighter B fails with the takedown
and Fighter A counters with a one-two to the body.
Fighter A stuffs the takedown.

Fighter A closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fighter A lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fighter A manages to pass to side control.
Fighter B pushes Fighter A off looking to stand but Fighter A dives back in and keeps control.
Fighter B is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fighter A performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four 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.
Fighter B won't allow Fighter A to pass to mount.
Fighter B is trying to stand back up but Fighter A is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fighter A is looking to advance position but Fighter B won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter A tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fighter B defends well and Fighter A ends up having to push Fighter B into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fighter A drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fighter A is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A stops Fighter B from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sss Sss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.

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 shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A shows good takedown defense.
Fighter A tries for a takedown but Fighter B circles away easily
and Fighter B counters with a series of strikes. Fighter A will be more careful next time no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Fighter A blocks the low kick.
Fighter A jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fighter A looks for a takedown but Fighter B sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter A closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fighter B to the mat! Fighter B manages to get full guard.

Fighter B has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fighter A off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sss Sss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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