PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 5997 p4p, 23667 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
22
143
37 - 19 - 2

165 cm
22
143
11 - 44 - 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 37 - 19 - 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 11 - 44 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, 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 stuffs the takedown attempt from Fighter B. Fighter B gets slowly back to his feet.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fighter A shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fighter B defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A looks for a takedown but Fighter B sprawls well.
Fighter B throws a big counter head kick but Fighter A avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A shoots in and drives through. Fighter B sprawls well.
Fighter B follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter A leaves Fighter B with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fighter A keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Fighter A was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fighter B.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Fighter A darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fighter A looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fighter B is looking to get back to full guard here but Fighter A has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fighter B tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Fighter A staying calm.
Fighter B on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Fighter B sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fighter B shoots in for a double leg but Fighter A sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter A thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fighter B dives in and grabs Fighter A's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fighter A pushes down on Fighter B's head and hops out.
Fighter A looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fighter B is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fighter A shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter A stuffs the takedown.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fighter A darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter B gets double underhooks and turns Fighter A into the cage.
Fighter A is trying to drag Fighter B to the mat but Fighter B just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Fighter A breaks the clinch.

That's two 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 A backing away here, and Fighter B unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fighter A quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fighter A.
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 B follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fighter B moves out of range as Fighter A throws a body kick.

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.
Fighter A misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter B sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
Fighter B shoots for a double leg takedown but Fighter A sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter B's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fighter A tries to counter with a takedown but Fighter B is quick to defend against it.

Fighter B manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fighter A on his heels. He'll look to pass Fighter A's guard now, I'm sure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fighter B wants to control from the top but Fighter A keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fighter A fails with the takedown

and Fighter B counters with a single leg into guard. Fighter A didn't expect that.
Fighter B trying to control but Fighter A is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fighter B controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter A is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter A has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fighter B preventing the sweep.

That's two 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.
Fighter A has Fighter B pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter B shoots and misses
and Fighter A counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter B sprawls well. Fighter B wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighter A gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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 A being controlled here momentarily.
Fighter A controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A postures up.
Fighter A controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fighter B is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fighter B 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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