PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 5554 p4p, 22946 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sss Sss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
27
143
89 - 27 - 2

165 cm
27
143
19 - 96 - 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 89 - 27 - 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 19 - 96 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

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 looks for a takedown but Fighter B sprawls well.
Fighter B is trying to counter with his kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter B.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter B tries to avoid it but Fighter A manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter B to the ground. Fighter B escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fighter A scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B is being controlled here.
Fighter A has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fighter A's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fighter B is trying to control Fighter A's posture but Fighter A avoids it.
Fighter B tries to buck Fighter A off but Fighter A is having none of it.

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 A working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

Fighter A drives through with a takedown into Fighter B's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B trying to control the position.
Fighter A throws a big elbow that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Fighter A jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

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 shoots for a takedown but Fighter B saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter A defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter B.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter A. No joy for Fighter B on that attempt.
Fighter B on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B shoots for a takedown but Fighter A saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fighter A throws a quick counter head kick but Fighter B was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fighter B fails to land the takedown.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.

Fighter B shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fighter B postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A controlling the position.
Fighter B is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fighter A controlling Fighter B's posture.

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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter A has wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter A fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.
Fighter B darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter A gets double underhooks and turns Fighter B into the cage.
Fighter A thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Fighter A counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter B blocks it.
Sss Sss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fighter B.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter B as he avoids it easily.
Fighter B thinks about the counter body kick.

Fighter B gets the takedown into side control.
Fighter B working away.
Fighter A tries to improve position but can't.
Fighter A is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter B can do to turn this around?
Fighter B taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is trying to control Fighter B's posture but Fighter B avoids it.
Fighter B laying and praying for a moment but Fighter A takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fighter B takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fighter A drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep 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 defending against the ground and pound.
Fighter A controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A working away.
Fighter B throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Fighter A working away.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter B throws a front kick that sends Fighter A stumbling back into the cage.
Fighter B defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter A.
Fighter B goes for a double leg but Fighter A avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter A continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fighter A defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter A looks for a takedown but Fighter B sprawls well.
Fighter B slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter A, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fighter B is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A shoots and misses
and Fighter B counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Fighter B looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fighter A is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fighter A keeping moving, preventing Fighter B from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is controlling Fighter B's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Fighter A.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sss Sss.
I think Fighter B has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

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