PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 5852 p4p, 23218 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
26
143
83 - 23 - 3

165 cm
26
143
16 - 90 - 3

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 83 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 90 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

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 shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fighter A perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fighter B wants to get back to full guard but Fighter A has passed into side control.
Fighter B seems a little lost for a moment, as Fighter A dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fighter B for as long as he can get away with.
Fighter A tries to score with some ground and pound. Fighter B controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fighter B tries to improve position but can't.

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 B struggling a bit here.

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

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 wants to stand back up but Fighter B manages to pass into side control.
Fighter B landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B working the ground and pound but Fighter A is defending the strikes.
Fighter A on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fighter A tries to get out of the position.
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B postures up.
Fighter B throws a strike aimed at the side of Fighter A's head but Fighter A avoids it well.
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 A is trying to improve his position.
Fighter A avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fighter B.
Fighter B working the ground and pound but Fighter A is defending the strikes.

That's four 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 is looking for a sweep.
Fighter B in side control, throwing shots but Fighter A defends.
Fighter A is trying to control Fighter B's posture but Fighter B avoids it.
Fighter B throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fighter A works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B thows a huge punch but Fighter A dodges it nicely.
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 feints and as Fighter A raises his hands in defense, Fighter B changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fighter B throws a strike but Fighter A rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Fighter A stays in close to Fighter B's body and controls the position.
Fighter B is pulling down on Fighter A's head. It's preventing any offense from Fighter A, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B is trying to control the position but Fighter A postures up.
Fighter A seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fighter B is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fighter B.

Fighter A feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B managing to control the position.
Fighter B working a defensive guard here.
Xxx Xxx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter A throwing strikes from guard but Fighter B blocks nicely.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter B manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fighter A manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter A is controlling Fighter B's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter B throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A managing to control the position.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Fighter B drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fighter B slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fighter B.
Fighter B missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A is positioning himself well to prevent Fighter B advancing to mount.
Fighter B throwing shots but Fighter A is blocking nicely.

Fighter B is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fighter B is thwarting Fighter A's attempts to control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fighter B.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Fighter A looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fighter A controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to sweep here but Fighter A controlling him for the moment.
Fighter B controls Fighter A momentarily but Fighter A frees himself.
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.

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 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 B not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fighter B is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xxx Xxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter A shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fighter B pinned against the cage. Fighter B gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

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