PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montana Fifty (ranked 24669 p4p, 5374 weight class) and Sindicious Lightning (ranked 640 p4p, 585 weight class). Sindicious Lightning is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fifty
vs
Lightning

196 cm
27
202
0 - 2 - 0

198 cm
18
223
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Montana Fifty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sindicious Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lightning rushes Fifty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lightning content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fifty is working for takedown but Lightning is calmly controlling the position for now.

Fifty manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fifty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fifty tries to get out of the position.
Lightning would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Fifty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fifty controlling Lightning's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning won't allow Fifty to sweep him here.
Fifty throwing short punches from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning wants to control from the top but Fifty keeps moving.
Fifty is pulling down on Lightning's head. It's preventing any offense from Lightning, at least for the moment.

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

Lightning pushes Fifty up against the cage in a clinch.
Fifty is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lightning to keep the fight standing.
Lightning effectively controlling the action here.
Lightning will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fifty up against the cage.
Fifty has had enough of the clinch but Lightning keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fifty is trying to drag Lightning to the mat but Lightning just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montana Fifty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fifty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lightning prevents it.
Lightning leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lightning holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Lightning's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lightning working aggressively here.
Fifty blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Lightning holds him up against the cage and eventually Fifty drops back down to his feet.
Lightning stops a takedown attempt from Fifty.
Fifty blocks a body shot from Lightning.
A head punch on the inside from Lightning fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Lightning.
Lightning looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lightning stalling in the clinch.

Fifty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lightning fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fifty, pushing him back against the cage.
Fifty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lightning gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lightning slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning tries to land knees in the clinch but Fifty avoids the damage to the body.
Fifty slows down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Lightning.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Lightning forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fifty has Lightning pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lightning manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fifty manages to break the clinch.
Sindicious Lightning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fifty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lightning as he avoids it easily.

Fifty instigates a clinch.
Fifty blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sindicious Lightning dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fifty misses with an uppercut. Lightning saw that one coming.

Lightning takes the fight into the clinch.
Fifty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightning just leaning against Fifty, taking a breather.
Lightning stalling the fight.
Fifty content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fifty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lightning is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Fifty pulls Lightning into guard.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Fifty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lightning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifty controls Lightning momentarily but Lightning frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fifty keeping moving, preventing Lightning from controlling successfully.
Fifty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fifty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lightning tries to stand but Fifty is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fifty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A shot to the liver by Fifty. Beautiful body shot.

Lightning moves into the clinch.
Fifty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lightning content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fifty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lightning smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montana Fifty. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lightning clinches up with Fifty and pushes him back against the cage.
Lightning has Fifty pressed against the cage.
Fifty misses with some punches.
Lightning is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fifty is trying to break the clinch but Lightning has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Lightning to work.
Fifty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lightning walks away with a smile on his face. Fifty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Lightning fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fifty, pushing him back against the cage.
Lightning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fifty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lightning just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fifty is trying to break free.
Fifty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lightning effectively controlling the action here.
Sindicious Lightning seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fifty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fifty is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fifty fails to pull guard.
Lightning stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lightning stalling the fight.
Lightning manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fifty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lightning taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.

Lightning rushes Fifty and presses him up against the cage.
Fifty is trying to break the clinch but Lightning has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sindicious Lightning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lightning takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightning.

Fifty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lightning defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fifty.

Lightning drives through and clinches with Fifty against the cage.
Lightning taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lightning taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning just leaning against Fifty, taking a breather.
Fifty looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lightning prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montana Fifty. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.

Lightning clinches up with Fifty and pushes him back against the cage.
Fifty has had enough of the clinch but Lightning keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Lightning.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Lightning won't allow it.
Lightning keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fifty's efforts to push away.
Lightning throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fifty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fifty is trying to push Lightning away but Lightning has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lightning controlling the action here for a moment.
Fifty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lightning walks away with a smile on his face. Fifty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lightning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fifty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Lightning forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lightning stalling against the cage.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Lightning forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lightning controlling the action here for a moment.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Lightning won't allow it.
Lightning content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fifty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lightning dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lightning using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fifty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fifty is trying to maintain a safe position but Lightning gets an underhook and turns Fifty into the cage.
Lightning keeps control of Fifty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lightning is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fifty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lightning stalling in the clinch.

That's four 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.
Stalling in the clinch from Lightning.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.

Lightning moves into the clinch.
Lightning controlling the action here for a moment.
Fifty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lightning is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lightning holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lightning using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fifty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lightning taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Montana Fifty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sindicious Lightning is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lightning is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lightning avoiding damage as Fifty throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sindicious Lightning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lightning winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sindicious Lightning!
Our winner, Sindicious Lightning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.