PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 5650 p4p, 23220 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
23
143
43 - 19 - 1

165 cm
23
143
12 - 50 - 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 43 - 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 - 50 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

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 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fighter A thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A shows good takedown defense.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fighter A darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter B gets double underhooks and turns Fighter A into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fighter A is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fighter B pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fighter B breaks the clinch.
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.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fighter B is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fighter A sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.
No luck for Fighter B with that takedown attempt.
Fighter A throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fighter B avoids it.
Fighter B looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter A is fending him off so far but Fighter B persists. Nope, Fighter A circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Fighter A counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fighter A trying to pass the guard but Fighter B defending well.
Fighter A prevents Fighter B from improving his position.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fighter B is concentrating on defense, preventing Fighter A from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter A is working away from the top position though.
Fighter A controlling the pace.
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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter B will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fighter A jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

Fighter A shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fighter B napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A controls the position from side control.
Fighter A in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Fighter B's face as Fighter A controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter B is trying to counter with his kicks.
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.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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 B fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fighter A jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter A gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A is keeping busy.
Fighter B has his hands clasped together around Fighter A's back. He's all about the action.

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.
Still in half guard, Fighter A seems content to control.
Fighter B blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fighter A.
Fighter B trying to hold on to Fighter A's head to control him but Fighter A postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.
Fighter A is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter B can do to turn this around?

Fighter A closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter B's guard.
Fighter B has control of Fighter A's left arm, preventing Fighter A from doing any damage.
Fighter B is trying to keep Fighter A in close.
Fighter A controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fighter B trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter A is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fighter A shoots in and gets a takedown into Fighter B's guard.
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.
Fighter A's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fighter A stops Fighter B from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B managing to control the position.
Xxx Xxx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter B is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter B fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter A has his takedown stuffed
and Fighter B counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter B, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fighter A shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fighter B counters with a two punch combo.
Fighter B shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fighter A pinned against the cage. Fighter A gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter B.
Xxx Xxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fighter A changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fighter B looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fighter A has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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