PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Exotic Winner (ranked 3826 p4p, 4023 weight class) and Exotic Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Winner
vs
Winner

225 cm
25
145
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Exotic Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Exotic Winner!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter B is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter A pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fighter A gets a clinch.
Fighter B is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fighter A is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fighter B is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fighter A to keep the fight standing.

Fighter B pulls Fighter A into guard.
Fighter B preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fighter A engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B wants to sweep here but Fighter A controlling him for the moment.

Fighter B has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fighter A can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fighter A engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

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 moves into the clinch.
Fighter A has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fighter B after a bit of a struggle.
Fighter A tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fighter B avoids it.
Fighter A is pressed up against the cage. Fighter B has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fighter A down to the mat. Fighter A avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Exotic Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exotic Winner.
Fighter A goes for a double leg but Fighter B avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter B continues to drive forward.

Fighter A drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Fighter A is looking for a triangle but Fighter B pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fighter B trying to control but Fighter A is working from the bottom.
Fighter B wants to stand but Fighter A is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fighter B throws a big elbow that misses.

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

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 dodges the punch combination from Fighter A.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fighter B! But no joy.

Fighter A pushes Fighter B up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter B misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter A fails to pull guard.
Fighter B lands with a light punch inside.
Fighter A is trying to force a seperation but Fighter B has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fighter A jumps guard and drags Fighter B to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Fighter A working for submissions but it's allowed Fighter B to get to half guard.
Fighter A on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fighter B gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fighter A counters with a two punch combo.
Fighter B avoids the head kick by Fighter A.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter B. No joy for Fighter A on that attempt.
Fighter B looks for a takedown but Fighter A sprawls well.
Exotic Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exotic Winner.

Fighter A rushes Fighter B and presses him up against the cage.
Fighter A jumps guard but Fighter B stands there with Fighter A around his waist. Fighter A gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter A breaks from the clinch.
Fighter A is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter B can do to turn this around?
Fighter B takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B misses with some punches.
Fighter B is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fighter B has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter A.
Fighter B wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fighter A has had enough of the clinch but Fighter B keeps him there for the moment.

Fighter A gets control of Fighter B's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fighter A will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fighter A lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fighter A throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fighter B works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Fighter B has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fighter A is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fighter B misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter B is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter B.
Fighter A pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter B leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fighter B fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fighter B is breathing heavily.

Fighter A breaks from the clinch.
Fighter B tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fighter A defends well and Fighter B ends up having to push Fighter A into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fighter A drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fighter B sprawls and moves away.
Fighter A tries for a takedown but Fighter B sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter B shoots in but Fighter A avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fighter A moves into the clinch.

Fighter A successfully pulls guard.

Fighter A kicks Fighter B off and gets to his feet.

Fighter A has closed the distance and engaged Fighter B in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is stalling here.
Fighter B misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter B wants a takedown.

Fighter A has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fighter B uses from the top position.
Fighter A managing to control the position.
Fighter B really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter A. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fighter A is on top in guard.

Fighter A passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fighter A decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fighter A darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter B gets double underhooks and turns Fighter A into the cage.
Fighter B is trying to pull guard but Fighter A has him pressed against the cage.

Fighter A pulls guard.
Fighter B looking to pass the guard.
Fighter A controlling Fighter B's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Exotic Winner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter B.
Fighter B lands a nice uppercut.

Fighter B breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter A throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter B moves out of range easily.
Fighter B takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Fighter A darts in and clinches Fighter B up against the cage.

Fighter B breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exotic Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B fails with a takedown attempt.
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 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter B gets double underhooks and turns Fighter A into the cage.
Fighter B throws out a counter right but Fighter A avoids it with no problem.
Fighter B lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter A prevents a takedown attempt there.
Exotic Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exotic Winner.
Fighter A dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fighter A blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter B tries to pull guard but Fighter A forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fighter B is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighter A gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter B fails to land.
Fighter B gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fighter A.
Fighter A is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is trying to break the clinch but Fighter B is controlling him.
Fighter A wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fighter A stops a takedown attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter A is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fighter A throws a knee to the head but misses.

Fighter A pulls Fighter B into guard.
Fighter A 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.
Fighter A will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fighter A manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fighter B manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fighter A working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fighter B avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Fighter B is working an open guard so Fighter A takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fighter B tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter A paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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 fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A avoids it really well and circles away.
Fighter A really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Fighter A moves into the clinch successfully.
Fighter A wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fighter B fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Fighter A manages to break the clinch.
Fighter A scores with a one two! Fighter B had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter A wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fighter B avoids the head kick by Fighter A.
Exotic Winner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exotic Winner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fighter A shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter B manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter A's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Exotic Winner 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Exotic Winner!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Exotic Winner!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Exotic Winner!

Exotic Winner wins by unanimous decision!