PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 23308 p4p, 5933 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Xxx
vs
Xxx

165 cm
29
143
19 - 115 - 3

165 cm
29
143
108 - 26 - 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 19 - 115 - 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 108 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

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.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter B as Fighter A shoots in.
Fighter B is looking for the big counter here.
Fighter A tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter B sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter A somewhat.
Fighter B follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A fails with the takedown
and Fighter B counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter B as he avoids it easily.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fighter A looks to land a body kick but Fighter B moved away.
Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.
Fighter B stuffs the takedown attempt from Fighter A. Fighter A gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter A slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter B, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.

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.
Fighter A looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.
Fighter B shoots in looking for a takedown. Fighter A tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter B keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fighter A manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter B feints and as Fighter A raises his hands in defense, Fighter B changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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.
Fighter A controls Fighter B momentarily but Fighter B frees himself.
Fighter B being controlled here momentarily.
Fighter A not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B content to stall in guard here.
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.

Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
That's time! Fighter A's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fighter A tries for a takedown but Fighter B circles away easily
and Fighter B counters with a good, hard body kick but Fighter A shrugs it off.
Fighter B misses with a takedown attempt
and Fighter A cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter B as Fighter A shoots in.
Fighter B is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter A looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A tries to close the distance and clinch but Fighter B swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter A tries for a takedown but Fighter B sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter A pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Fighter A throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fighter B was covering up waiting for the punch and Fighter A finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fighter B kicks Fighter A off and gets to his feet.
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 is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fighter A shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter B manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter A's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fighter A closes the distance and clinches up with Fighter B, looking for a takedown. Fighter A pushes Fighter B against the cage but Fighter B circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Fighter B's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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 A dives in and grabs Fighter B's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fighter B pushes down on Fighter A's head and hops out.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.
Fighter A fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B avoids it really well and circles away.

Fighter B fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fighter A sprawls well initially but Fighter B persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Fighter B is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Fighter A shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fighter A sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter B defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B is trying to stand back up but Fighter A is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Fighter B is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fighter A pulls his head out easily.
Fighter B is positioning himself well to prevent Fighter A advancing to mount.
Fighter B regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fighter A.
Fighter B seems keen to control Fighter A's posture.

That's two 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.

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

Fighter A closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fighter A throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to advance to full mount but Fighter B doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fighter B controlling the position.
Fighter B avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fighter A throwing strikes from guard but Fighter B blocks nicely.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in close to prevent any damage.
Fighter A throws a big right hand that misses.

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

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 A closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fighter B circles away.
Fighter B follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Fighter B gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Fighter A is trying to control Fighter B's posture but Fighter B avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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