PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 6227 p4p, 23732 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sss Sss will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
25
143
70 - 22 - 2

165 cm
25
143
14 - 77 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 70 - 22 - 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 14 - 77 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

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 decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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 B trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter A looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fighter B trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fighter A thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Fighter A is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter B as Fighter A shoots in.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.

Fighter B bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fighter A can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fighter B is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fighter B trying to control the action but Fighter A is working from the bottom.
Fighter B working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fighter A can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A tries to improve position but can't.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter A misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter A stuffs the takedown.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fighter A throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.

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 A scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fighter A is taking a breather. Fighter B says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B wants to improve his position but Fighter A is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fighter A shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fighter B has his hands clasped together around Fighter A's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter A controlling the pace.
Fighter B is looking to control Fighter A's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter B avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fighter B is controlling Fighter A's position as best he can from this difficult position.

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.
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 A fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B avoids it really well and circles away.
Fighter B misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A shoots in for a double leg but Fighter B sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter A backing away here, and Fighter B unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fighter B fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter B shoots in looking for a takedown. Fighter A tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter B keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fighter A manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sss Sss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.

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 B shoots in looking for a takedown. Fighter A tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter B keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fighter A manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter A will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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.

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

Fighter A slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter B, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fighter A was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Fighter A shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fighter B's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in close to prevent any damage.
Fighter B is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fighter B is trying to keep Fighter A in close.

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.
Fighter B looking for a sweep. Not yet Fighter B, not yet.
Fighter A controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter B shoots in for a double leg but Fighter A sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter A throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fighter B avoids it.
Fighter B gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fighter A counters with a left to the body.
Sss Sss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter B shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fighter A is trying to defend but Fighter B finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fighter A regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fighter A is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter B can do to turn this around?
Fighter A managing to control the position.
Fighter B controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fighter A is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sss Sss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fighter A's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighter A but Fighter A pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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