PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam McNugget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zahib Groinbuster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McNugget
vs
Groinbuster

169 cm
20
135 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

175 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam McNugget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zahib Groinbuster!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Groinbuster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McNugget trying to control the position from guard on top but Groinbuster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groinbuster looking to control.
McNugget missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McNugget throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Groinbuster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Groinbuster is adopting a defensive guard.

McNugget gets to his feet. Groinbuster looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

McNugget 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.
Groinbuster working a defensive guard here.
Groinbuster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groinbuster seems keen to control McNugget's posture.

McNugget drops back looking for a leg! Groinbuster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Groinbuster manages to kick McNugget off! McNugget jumps back into Groinbuster's guard.
McNugget trying to control but Groinbuster is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groinbuster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Groinbuster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McNugget postures up.
McNugget thows a big elbow that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Groinbuster doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McNugget counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McNugget.
Groinbuster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNugget.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNugget wants to control from the top but Groinbuster keeps moving.
Groinbuster trying to control the position.
McNugget trying to control the position from guard on top but Groinbuster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNugget stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Groinbuster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Groinbuster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNugget.
Groinbuster working a defensive guard here.
Groinbuster looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNugget is one step ahead there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McNugget shoots and misses

and Groinbuster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Groinbuster wants to control from the top but McNugget keeps moving.
Groinbuster stays in close to McNugget's body and controls the position.
McNugget wants to stand but Groinbuster is controlling the position.
McNugget is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster wants to pass the guard but McNugget is keeping the position.

McNugget has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Groinbuster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Groinbuster tries to free his leg and advance position but McNugget is retaining full guard.
Groinbuster slips nicely into half guard.
Groinbuster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McNugget does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Groinbuster trying to pass the guard but McNugget defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Groinbuster shoots and misses

and McNugget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McNugget wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNugget is thwarting Groinbuster's attempts to control the position.
Groinbuster manages to get to full guard.
Groinbuster looking to control.
Groinbuster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Groinbuster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Groinbuster is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groinbuster trying to control the position from guard on top but McNugget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groinbuster forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam McNugget dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McNugget gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Groinbuster counters with a shoot takedown. McNugget fights it but they end up in guard.
Groinbuster tries to free his leg and advance position but McNugget is retaining full guard.
McNugget controls Groinbuster momentarily but Groinbuster frees himself.
Groinbuster stands and throws McNugget's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Groinbuster stalls from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Groinbuster wants to control but McNugget is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groinbuster is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McNugget will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McNugget is trying to improve his position.
Groinbuster taking a breather here.
Sam McNugget overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Despite being in the dominant position, Zahib Groinbuster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McNugget.
McNugget working away.
McNugget in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Groinbuster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Groinbuster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Groinbuster is looking for a sweep. McNugget is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Groinbuster regains full guard. Nicely done.
McNugget missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

McNugget stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Groinbuster misses with a takedown attempt

and McNugget counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Groinbuster!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groinbuster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Groinbuster is desperately trying to improve his position but McNugget has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Groinbuster controlling the position well.
Groinbuster is pressing down on McNugget's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Groinbuster pulls McNugget in close to his closed guard and prevents McNugget from doing any damage or advancing position.
McNugget has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Groinbuster wants to sweep here but McNugget controlling him for the moment.
Groinbuster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McNugget wants to control from the top but Groinbuster keeps moving.
Groinbuster pulls McNugget in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McNugget wants to control but Groinbuster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Groinbuster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Groinbuster is keen to just control but McNugget is a slippery customer.
Groinbuster trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zahib Groinbuster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Groinbuster gets caught flat footed, as McNugget shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McNugget is fighting to break Groinbuster's control of his arms but Groinbuster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Despite being in the dominant position, Zahib Groinbuster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McNugget shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Groinbuster napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Groinbuster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Groinbuster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McNugget not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Groinbuster wants to control but McNugget is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Groinbuster moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Groinbuster is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Groinbuster wants to control from the top but McNugget keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groinbuster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McNugget kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Groinbuster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNugget wants to stand up but Groinbuster is controlling him.
Groinbuster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McNugget tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McNugget being controlled here, momentarily.
Groinbuster trying to control the position from guard on top but McNugget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Zahib Groinbuster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McNugget throws a right and a left that Groinbuster avoids nicely.
Sam McNugget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groinbuster fails with the takedown

and McNugget counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Groinbuster is on top in guard.
McNugget keeping moving, preventing Groinbuster from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster wants to pass the guard but McNugget is keeping the position.
Groinbuster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McNugget manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Groinbuster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Groinbuster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Groinbuster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Groinbuster controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster moves to back control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Groinbuster go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Despite being in the dominant position, Zahib Groinbuster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Groinbuster tries for a takedown but McNugget circles away easily

so McNugget counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam McNugget showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNugget 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Sam McNugget!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Sam McNugget!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Sam McNugget!

Sam McNugget wins by unanimous decision!