PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 6100 p4p, 23805 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xxx Xxx has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
22
143
31 - 19 - 1

165 cm
22
143
12 - 38 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 31 - 19 - 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 12 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

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 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Fighter A postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B looking for a sweep. Not yet Fighter B, not yet.
Fighter A stays in close to Fighter B's body and controls the position.
Fighter B not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter B has a takedown stuffed.
Fighter A jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

Fighter B shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fighter B was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fighter A struggling a bit here.
Fighter A tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fighter B wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fighter B lands a nice forearm strike.
Fighter B creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fighter A sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fighter A is looking to regain half guard here but Fighter B keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B working the ground and pound but Fighter A is defending the strikes.
Fighter A misses with a strike from the bottom.
Fighter A struggling a bit here.

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

Fighter B gets a takedown into half guard.
Fighter A keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B is keeping busy.
Fighter A is staying active underneath Fighter B, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A is concentrating on defense, preventing Fighter B from advancing position.
Fighter B thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fighter A scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fighter A throwing shots but Fighter B is blocking nicely.
Fighter B trying to hold on to Fighter A's head to control him but Fighter A postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter A seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter B as Fighter A shoots in.
Fighter B throws out a counter right but Fighter A avoids it with no problem.
Fighter B dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter A sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fighter A.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B tries to bench press Fighter A off him but Fighter A keeps the position.
What's Fighter B going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Xxx Xxx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter B can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B trying to remain calm as Fighter A controls from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fighter B defending against the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter A quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Fighter B.

That's four 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 shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fighter A's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fighter A is controlling Fighter B's posture.
Fighter A preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fighter A on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fighter A tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fighter A working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter B.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that second round.
That's time! Fighter A's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Fighter A stuffs the takedown.
Fighter A changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fighter A has a takedown stuffed.
Fighter B throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter A's waist but Fighter A gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter B off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B tries for a takedown but Fighter A circles away easily

and Fighter A counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fighter B won't be happy with that.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fighter A misses with the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Fighter A stalls from top position.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter B is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter B looks for a takedown but Fighter A sprawls well.
Fighter B fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Fighter A counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter B blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter A as he avoids it easily.
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.
Fighter A shoots for a takedown but Fighter B saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fighter A leaves Fighter B with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four 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 A tries to sprawl but Fighter B drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A is looking to improve his position.
Fighter A preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xxx Xxx.
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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

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