PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 5844 p4p, 23317 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
28
143
21 - 101 - 2

165 cm
28
143
94 - 29 - 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 21 - 101 - 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 94 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing 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.
Fighter B defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter A.
Fighter B tries a quick counter leg kick but Fighter A is wise to it.

Fighter A changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fighter B looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fighter A working away.
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.
Fighter A misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Fighter B's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A blocks the strikes from Fighter B.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
You can see the frustration on Fighter B's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fighter B closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fighter A trying to remain calm as Fighter B controls from the top position.
Fighter B is putting a hurting on Fighter A here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fighter B working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B takes a little break here. Fighter A wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fighter B tries to score with some ground and pound. Fighter A controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fighter B staying calm.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B looks for a takedown but Fighter A sprawls well.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Fighter B feints and as Fighter A raises his hands in defense, Fighter B changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fighter B being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter B controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Fighter B has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fighter A shoots in but Fighter B avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fighter A has his takedown stuffed
and Fighter B counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter B. No joy for Fighter A on that attempt.
Fighter B unleashes a big counter combination but Fighter A bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter A shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A fails with the takedown.

Fighter A bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fighter A in side control, throwing shots but Fighter B defends.
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 is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fighter A's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fighter B controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter B fails with a takedown attempt.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter A.

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 closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fighter B is staying tight to Fighter A's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fighter B changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter A tries to avoid it but Fighter B manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter A to the ground. Fighter A escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fighter B scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fighter B is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fighter B not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Fighter B 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.
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fighter A is concentrating on defense, preventing Fighter B from advancing position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Fighter A changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fighter B fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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 B shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter A as he jumps to the side.
And Fighter A counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter B blocks it.
Fighter B looks to throw a body kick

and Fighter A counters with a shoot takedown. Fighter B fights it but they end up in guard.
Fighter A wants to control from the top but Fighter B keeps moving.
Fighter A scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in to control the position.
Fighter A looking to sit in guard and control but Fighter B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fighter A utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fighter B is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter A trying to control the position.
Fighter B controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter B shoots for a takedown but Fighter A saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fighter A tries to counter with a takedown but Fighter B is quick to defend against it.
Sss Sss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sss Sss.
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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30

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