PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 23805 p4p, 23804 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
22
143
34 - 17 - 2

165 cm
22
143
9 - 41 - 2

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 34 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 41 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

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 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fighter A.

Fighter B drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A pulls Fighter B in close to prevent any damage.
Fighter A's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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 looking to sit in guard and control but Fighter A gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fighter A is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in close to prevent any damage.

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

Fighter A scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A content to control rather than advance.
Fighter B has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter A is working away from the top position though.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fighter A is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fighter A darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter B gets double underhooks and turns Fighter A into the cage.
Fighter B is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fighter A with a body shot.

Fighter B breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 throws a quick counter head kick but Fighter B was just out of range.

Fighter A gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Fighter B struggling a bit here.

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 A stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Fighter B bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Fighter A can't do much from the bottom here.
Fighter A is letting Fighter B control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter A keeps working.
Fighter A is trying to control Fighter B's posture but Fighter B avoids it.
Fighter A managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fighter B.

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 just content to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Fighter B shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fighter A napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fighter B controls the position.
Fighter B is looking to take a break and control but Fighter A is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A holding on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sss Sss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fighter A's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fighter A dives in and grabs Fighter B's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fighter B pushes down on Fighter A's head and hops out.
Fighter B tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Fighter B closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fighter A quickly recovers to half guard.
Fighter A is controlling Fighter B's trapped leg to prevent Fighter B from advancing to side control.
Sss Sss has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fighter B won't allow Fighter A to sweep him here.
Fighter B trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter A is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Fighter B closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter A's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is controlling Fighter B's posture.
Fighter B stays in close to Fighter A's body and controls the position.
Fighter A wants to stand up but Fighter B is controlling him.
Fighter B is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fighter A holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B trying to control but Fighter A is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fighter A is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter A with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fighter B counters with a nice body shot.
Fighter B misses with a takedown attempt
and Fighter A makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fighter B really felt that one!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter B. Fighter A does a little dance to reset his feet.

Fighter B shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fighter B showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Fighter B missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

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