PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 23869 p4p, 6279 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
23
143
14 - 57 - 2

165 cm
23
143
50 - 22 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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 14 - 57 - 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 50 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

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 is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fighter A's half guard.
Fighter A blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter A is looking for a sweep. Fighter B is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter A is trying to control but Fighter B manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A tries to hold on but Fighter B pushes him away.
Fighter B controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter A keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fighter B controlling the pace for now.
Fighter A taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Fighter B has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fighter A is wriggling around trying to escape.

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 B sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Fighter B might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fighter B is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A tries to hold on but Fighter B pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss dominated that round.
That's time! Fighter A's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fighter B scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fighter B controlling the pace.
Fighter A wants to improve his position but Fighter B is controlling well.
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fighter B in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to get back to full guard.
Fighter A controlling the position for now.
Fighter B keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fighter B enables Fighter A to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fighter B manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fighter A stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B has his hands on Fighter A's head, controlling the position.
Fighter B manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fighter A manages to get himself to full guard.

Fighter B slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fighter A working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B is fighting to break Fighter A's control of his arms but Fighter A is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fighter B is stalling in the full guard.
Sss Sss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter B cracks Fighter A with a solid left hand.

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 slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter A throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Fighter B counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fighter A won't be happy with that.
Fighter A is looking to regain half guard here but Fighter B keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B staying calm.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fighter A looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fighter B!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A postures up.
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B is keeping him busy.
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 B struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fighter B can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fighter A trying to control the position but Fighter B is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter B isn't going anywhere.

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

Fighter A closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter B's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fighter B holds on and takes a little breather.
The adventures of Fighter B the control monster continue. Boring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fighter B doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fighter B wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fighter B looking for a sweep. Not yet Fighter B, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fighter B is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter A gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fighter B counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sss Sss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A closes the distance and clinches up with Fighter B, looking for a takedown. Fighter A pushes Fighter B against the cage but Fighter B circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fighter B was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Fighter A closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter B's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

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