PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 23742 p4p, 23845 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
24
143
57 - 20 - 2

165 cm
24
143
13 - 64 - 2

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 57 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 64 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fighter A circles away.
Fighter A shoots for a double leg takedown but Fighter B sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter A's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fighter A dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter B sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fighter A is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighter B gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter A has Fighter B pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fighter A pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fighter B tumbling to the mat - Fighter A dives into Fighter B's guard.
Fighter B controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A 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 B seems keen to control Fighter A's posture.
Fighter B is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fighter B throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter B managing to control the position.
Fighter A controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Fighter B with that takedown attempt.
Fighter A tried to counter with a leg kick but Fighter B avoided it.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter B. No joy for Fighter A on that attempt.
Fighter B thinks about the counter body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter B gets caught napping as Fighter A dives in and scores a takedown. Fighter B manages to retain guard.
Fighter B controls Fighter A momentarily but Fighter A frees himself.
Fighter A is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fighter A is fighting to break Fighter B's control of his arms but Fighter B is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 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 B tries for a takedown but Fighter A sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter A lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fighter A enables Fighter B to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fighter A manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fighter B wants to control from the top but Fighter A keeps moving.
Fighter A has control of Fighter B's left arm, preventing Fighter B from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B wants to pass the guard but Fighter A is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter A looks for a takedown but Fighter B sprawls well.
Fighter A fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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 B looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter B can do to turn this around?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fighter B being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fighter B tries to sprawl but Fighter A drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xxx Xxx will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fighter A shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fighter A in particular looking to stall.
Xxx Xxx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B is trying to maintain the position but Fighter A is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A thows a huge punch but Fighter B dodges it nicely.
Fighter A slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 B is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fighter B tries to score a body lock takedown but Fighter A shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fighter B prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fighter B goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fighter A prevents it.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fighter B avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fighter B drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fighter A pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fighter B fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Fighter A darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Fighter A performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fighter A, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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