PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sdasd Asdd (ranked 5125 p4p, 2963 weight class) and Afgd Fdhgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Afgd Fdhgh told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Asdd
vs
Fdhgh

225 cm
23
130
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
130
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sdasd Asdd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Afgd Fdhgh!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asdd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Asdd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Asdd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Asdd looking to score a takedown here. Fdhgh is defending well but Asdd drives through and ends up in Fdhgh's guard.

Asdd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fdhgh, up you get!

Asdd moves into range and clinches up with Fdhgh.
Asdd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fdhgh has Asdd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asdd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asdd throws a head punch that misses.
Asdd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asdd scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fdhgh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asdd lands with a short shot to the head.
Asdd lands a hook that snaps the head of Fdhgh backwards.
Asdd swings wildly with an uppercut but Fdhgh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asdd working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asdd scores with a shot to the side of Fdhgh's head.
Fdhgh blocking some punches.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but Asdd won't allow it.
Asdd prevents a body shot from Fdhgh.
Fdhgh presses Asdd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fdhgh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asdd.
Fdhgh avoiding damage.
Asdd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdhghs head.
Asdd is pressed up against the cage. Fdhgh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asdd down to the mat. Asdd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sdasd Asdd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afgd Fdhgh.

Fdhgh gets a double leg takedown into Asdd's guard.

Asdd uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fdhgh looks winded!
Sdasd Asdd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Asdd tries to keep at a distance but Fdhgh has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asdd scores with a nice hook to the head.

Fdhgh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Asdd uses from the top position.
Fdhgh is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fdhgh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Asdd stands and steps away. Fdhgh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Asdd throws a head kick that Fdhgh semi-blocks.

Fdhgh is rocked!

Asdd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fdhgh is still in real trouble! Can Asdd finish him?

Asdd gets to his feet - Fdhgh follows without any prompting.

Asdd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Fdhgh pushes Asdd off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asdd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Asdd duly obliges.

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

Asdd decides to stand back up.
Fdhgh throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Asdd.

Asdd clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asdd lands a left hand.
Asdd lands with a right to the head.
Fdhgh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Asdd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but Asdd won't allow it.
Fdhgh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asdd is keeping busy.
Asdd pushes Fdhgh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fdhgh takes a shot to the head.
Asdd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fdhgh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asdd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Asdd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asdd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asdd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fdhgh backwards.
Fdhgh is trying to pull guard but Asdd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Asdd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but Asdd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asdd pushes Fdhgh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asdd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdhghs head.
Fdhgh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fdhgh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Asdd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asdd lands a shoulder strike.
Fdhgh takes a shot to the head.
Fdhgh takes a shot to the head.
Asdd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fdhgh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fdhgh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asdd.
Asdd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asdd lands with a light punch inside.
Asdd lands an uppercut.
Asdd lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Asdd.
Asdd scores with a shoulder strike.
Fdhgh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asdd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asdd.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but Asdd holds him up against the cage and eventually Fdhgh drops back down to his feet.
Asdd scores with a shot to the side of Fdhgh's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asdd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asdd scores with a shoulder strike.
Asdd lands with a left to the head.
Asdd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fdhgh backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Asdd.
Asdd scores with a shoulder strike.
Asdd scores with a shot to the side of Fdhgh's head.
Asdd lands an uppercut.
Asdd lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asdd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asdd.
Asdd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fdhgh wants a takedown.
A short right from Asdd.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but Asdd won't allow it.
Asdd lands with a short shot to the head.
Asdd scores with a shot to the side of Fdhgh's head.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asdd just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Asdd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asdd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asdd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asdd lands a right hand.
Asdd lands a right hand.
Asdd lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Asdd.
Asdd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asdd.
Asdd gets through Fdhgh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asdd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fdhgh wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asdd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asdd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asdd.
Asdd scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asdd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asdd scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Asdd on the inside.
Asdd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fdhgh backwards.
Fdhgh takes a shot to the head.
Asdd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fdhgh backwards.
Fdhgh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Asdd.
Asdd lands with a left to the head.
Asdd lands with a short shot to the head.
Asdd prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sdasd Asdd dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Asdd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fdhgh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Asdd is in Fdhgh's guard.

Asdd gets to his feet. Fdhgh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Fdhgh tries to keep at a distance but Asdd has taken the fight into the clinch.

Fdhgh drags the fight down to the ground.

Fdhgh is working an open guard so Asdd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Fdhgh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asdd!

Asdd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fdhgh seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Asdd moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asdd lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Fdhgh's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asdd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asdd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Asdd lands an uppercut.
Asdd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fdhgh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asdd.
Asdd misses with some punches.
Asdd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fdhgh backwards.
Asdd letting Fdhgh take a breather here.
A short left from Asdd.
Asdd pushes Fdhgh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asdd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fdhgh can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fdhgh breaks the clinch.
Fdhgh pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Asdd closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fdhgh quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Asdd decides to stand and escape the position.
No luck for Fdhgh with that takedown attempt.
Sdasd Asdd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afgd Fdhgh.
Fdhgh wants to clinch.
Asdd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Asdd closes the distance and pushes Fdhgh back into the cage.
Fdhgh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asdd has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asdd gets underhooks to prevent Fdhgh's takedown attempt.
Asdd misses with some punches.
Asdd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asdd working aggressively here.
Asdd lands an uppercut.
A short right from Asdd.
A head punch on the inside from Asdd fails to land.
Fdhgh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asdd smiles and moves away.

Fdhgh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Asdd manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Asdd drives through and clinches with Fdhgh against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asdd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asdd misses with the head strike.

Fdhgh decides to pull guard.

Fdhgh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asdd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Fdhgh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fdhgh is pulling down on Asdd's head. It's preventing any offense from Asdd, at least for the moment.
Fdhgh is trying to control the position but Asdd postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sdasd Asdd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Asdd clinches up with Fdhgh and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asdd.
Asdd working aggressively here.
Fdhgh throws a punch but it's blocked by Asdd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fdhgh.
Asdd gets through Fdhgh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asdd lands with a light punch inside.
Asdd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fdhgh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asdd smiles and moves away.
Sdasd Asdd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Asdd shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fdhgh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Asdd has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Asdd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Fdhgh pushes Asdd off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asdd instigates a clinch.
Asdd lands with a short shot to the head.
Fdhgh stalling in the clinch.
Asdd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asdd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fdhgh's efforts to push away.
Asdd lands with a short shot to the head.
Asdd lands a left hand.
Asdd misses with some punches.
Fdhgh wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asdd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sdasd Asdd has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asdd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asdd throws a punch but it's blocked by Fdhgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asdd.
Asdd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asdd lands a right hand.
Asdd misses with the head strike.
Asdd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fdhgh blocks an uppercut.
Asdd gets through Fdhgh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asdd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sdasd Asdd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afgd Fdhgh.

Fdhgh tightens his grip and picks Asdd up, before dumping him to the ground. Asdd manages to land in guard.

Asdd has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fdhgh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Fdhgh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Asdd uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Asdd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fdhgh, up you get!
Asdd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fdhgh throws out the jab.
Asdd appears to be looking for a big counter.

Asdd closes the distance and clinches.
Fdhgh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asdd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fdhgh is trying to break the clinch but Asdd has him pressed against the cage.
Asdd lands a hook that snaps the head of Fdhgh backwards.
Asdd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fdhgh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Asdd is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Fdhgh.
Fdhgh tries to pull guard but Asdd holds him up against the cage and eventually Fdhgh drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fdhgh.
Asdd misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fdhgh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Asdd uses from the top position.

Fdhgh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Asdd gets to his feet - Fdhgh follows without any prompting.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asdd!
Asdd lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Fdhgh darts in and clinches Asdd up against the cage.
Asdd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asdd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fdhgh's efforts to push away.

Fdhgh jumps guard and drags Asdd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Afgd Fdhgh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sdasd Asdd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fdhgh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Asdd passes into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sdasd Asdd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asdd 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sdasd Asdd!