PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 23226 p4p, 5796 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
20 - 98 - 2

165 cm
27
143
91 - 28 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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 20 - 98 - 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 91 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

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.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter B. No joy for Fighter A on that attempt.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.

Fighter B closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fighter A did well to prevent Fighter B getting side control.
Fighter B takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fighter A is controlling Fighter B's trapped leg to prevent Fighter B from advancing to side control.
Fighter B content to control rather than advance.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fighter A blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fighter B.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Fighter A is looking to control Fighter B's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter A avoid being mounted?

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter A stuffs the takedown.
Fighter A tried to counter with a leg kick but Fighter B avoided it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Fighter A with that takedown attempt.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Fighter B darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fighter A is trying to maintain the position but Fighter B is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fighter A trying to control but Fighter B postures up.

That's four 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 B slows the pace down in half guard.
Fighter A tries to get to full guard but Fighter B has control of the leg.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fighter A misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.

Fighter B scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fighter A is looking for a sweep. Fighter B is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter B performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A trying to hold on to Fighter B's head to control him but Fighter B postures up.
Fighter B is pressing down on Fighter A's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fighter A is holding on for now.
Fighter B content to control rather than advance.

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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Fighter B 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.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter B stays in close to Fighter A's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A working a defensive guard but Fighter B passes into half guard.
Fighter A keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fighter A trying to control but Fighter B postures up.
Fighter B perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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 is doing well to control the position and prevent Fighter B from advancing to side control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter B with a poor takedown
and Fighter A counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Fighter A shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fighter B manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fighter B wants to sweep here but Fighter A controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fighter B can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B managing to control the position.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fighter A shoots in but Fighter B avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fighter B is trying to counter with his kicks.

Fighter A closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fighter B to the mat! Fighter B manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to control from the top but Fighter B keeps moving.
Fighter B has Fighter A pulled in close to control his posture.

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 is working Fighter B over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter B looking for a sweep. Not yet Fighter B, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Fighter A looking to score a takedown here. Fighter B is defending well but Fighter A drives through and ends up in Fighter B's guard.
Fighter B keeping moving, preventing Fighter A from controlling successfully.
Fighter A controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B punching to the body, from the bottom.
Fighter B is pulling down on Fighter A's head. It's preventing any offense from Fighter A, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fighter A tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter B is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sss Sss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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 jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

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