PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 5985 p4p, 23362 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sss Sss will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
29
143
105 - 29 - 2

165 cm
29
143
21 - 112 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 105 - 29 - 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 21 - 112 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

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 fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Fighter B looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B wants to control from the top but Fighter A keeps moving.
Fighter A can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fighter B controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B trying to control but Fighter A is working from the bottom.
Fighter B looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter A has his takedown stuffed
and Fighter B counters with a solid body kick.
Fighter B fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A avoids it really well and circles away.
Fighter A quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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 shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fighter B manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fighter A content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in close to prevent any damage.
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 B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fighter A.

Fighter A gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fighter B to score an easy takedown into 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B looking to sit in guard and control but Fighter A gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A is fighting to break Fighter B's control of his arms but Fighter B is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fighter A engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter A stops Fighter B from standing up.
Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter A postures up.
Fighter A works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fighter A content to control rather than advance.
Fighter B holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fighter A keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fighter B can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fighter A controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter B sprawls well. Fighter B wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighter A gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.
Fighter A shoots and misses
and Fighter B counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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 shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fighter A content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sss Sss 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!

Fighter B throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter A's waist but Fighter A gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter B off to one side.

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 A trying to hold on to Fighter B's head to control him but Fighter B postures up.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fighter B sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter A defending well though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fighter B prevents Fighter A from improving his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Fighter A manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fighter B on his heels. He'll look to pass Fighter B's guard now, I'm sure.
Fighter B wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fighter A has gone for a leg lock! Fighter B slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fighter A's guard.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A seems keen to control Fighter B's posture.
Fighter A can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fighter B controls the pace.
Fighter A keeping moving, preventing Fighter B from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fighter B being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter B looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fighter A thinks about countering with a body kick.
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 A shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fighter A was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

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