PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 23250 p4p, 23251 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
28
143
21 - 104 - 2

165 cm
28
143
97 - 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 - 104 - 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 97 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

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 has his takedown stuffed
and Fighter B finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fighter A dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter B sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fighter A is trying to break the clinch but Fighter B is controlling him.
Fighter A is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fighter B pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B stops a takedown attempt from Fighter A.

Fighter A drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A is trying to hold Fighter B in close to prevent damage but Fighter B has managed to pass into half guard.
Fighter A is looking for a sweep. Fighter B is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter B content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fighter B's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighter B but Fighter B pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fighter B tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fighter A defends well and Fighter B ends up having to push Fighter A into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fighter A is looking for a counter combo.

Fighter A gets a takedown into half guard.
Fighter B is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B is continuing to stall.
Fighter A keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fighter A is trying to control. Fighter B wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fighter B is looking for a sweep. Fighter A is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A is trying to control. Fighter B wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sss Sss will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Fighter B shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter A tries to counter with a takedown but Fighter B is quick to defend against it.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter A as he avoids it easily.
Fighter A closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fighter B circles away.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
Fighter B takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fighter B.
Fighter A struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Fighter B stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fighter A throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter B's waist but Fighter B gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter A off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter B as Fighter A shoots in.
Fighter B thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter A fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fighter B raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's two 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 A fails with the takedown
and Fighter B counters with a low kick, right behind Fighter A 's knee.

Fighter B shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fighter B content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to get back to full guard.
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.

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 A controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fighter B throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fighter B looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter B looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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 time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fighter B drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fighter A looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fighter B is one step ahead there.
Fighter A working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter B is proving a slippery customer.
Fighter B is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More stalling from Fighter B.

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.

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

Fighter B is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fighter A's half guard.
Fighter B controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter A is trying to maintain the position but Fighter B is very close to passing his half guard.
Fighter B takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The adventures of Fighter B the control monster continue. Boring.
Fighter A gets full guard.
Fighter A trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter A shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fighter B pinned against the cage. Fighter B gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fighter A backing away here, and Fighter B unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fighter B sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter B is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fighter A with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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