PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 5713 p4p, 23025 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xxx Xxx has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
27
143
18 - 101 - 3

165 cm
27
143
94 - 25 - 3

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 18 - 101 - 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 94 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

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 misses with a body kick.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
Fighter A misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter A will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter B tries to sprawl but Fighter A drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fighter A throws a strike but Fighter B avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fighter B is adopting a defensive guard.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter A.
Fighter A in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fighter A throws an elbow that misses. Fighter B uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter A's guard. Nice move by Fighter B!

That's two 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 throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fighter B not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fighter B pushing down on Fighter A's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fighter B content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fighter A is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Fighter B seems content to control.
Fighter A is trying to stand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

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 closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter A's guard.
Fighter B content to stall in guard here.
Fighter A wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter A is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fighter B keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fighter A shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fighter B counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter B closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter A's guard.
Fighter A looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fighter A is on top in guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in to control the position.
Fighter B preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Fighter B scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fighter A is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fighter B asserts his dominance and retains side control.
What's Fighter A going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is letting Fighter B control him for a moment.
Fighter B working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx 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 for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter B as he jumps to the side.
Fighter B has a takedown stuffed.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fighter B counters with a head kick. That will keep Fighter A thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fighter B scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fighter B controlling the action here.
Fighter B sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter A defending well though.
Fighter A trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter B keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B is continuing to stall.
Fighter A has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter B is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Fighter B is controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter B will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fighter A quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fighter A tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fighter B defends well and Fighter A ends up having to push Fighter B into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter A wants the takedown. Fighter B is fighting it off but Fighter A persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fighter B's guard against the cage.
Fighter B utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fighter B is adopting a defensive guard.
Fighter A forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B is looking for a sweep. Fighter A is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter B controlling the position well.
Fighter B has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter A is working away from the top position though.
Xxx Xxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xxx Xxx.
Well Fighter B has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

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