PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baby B (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cameron hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

B
vs
hopper

185 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baby B!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, cameron hopper!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

hopper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. hopper showed some decent athleticism there.
hopper seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
hopper wants to control but B is keeping him busy.
B preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
B wants to get back to full guard.

hopper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, B has managed to free his arm - good work.
B on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if B tries to get out of the position.
B is doing well to control the position and prevent hopper from advancing to side control.
hopper prevents B from improving his position.
B has his hands clasped together around hopper's back. He's all about the action.
B avoiding damage under a succession of punches from hopper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
B is looking to improve his position.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by B.
hopper is looking to reverse the position.
hopper trying to remain calm as B controls from the top position.
B working away.
hopper being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hopper tries to buck B off but B is having none of it.
hopper is being controlled here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Baby B just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
hopper throws a combination. B tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

B bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
hopper is being controlled here.
hopper can't do much from the bottom here.
B just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hopper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
hopper won't allow B to pass to mount.
B is taking a breather. hopper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
hopper trying to hold on to B's head to control him but B postures up.
B is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
hopper is trying to maintain the position but B is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with B in particular looking to stall.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Baby B just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

B throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. hopper was covering up waiting for the punch and B finishes the takedown easily into guard.
hopper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst B is controlling him.
hopper looks gassed!
B content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby B dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

B closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
B content to control rather than advance.
hopper wants to improve his position but B is controlling well.
B controlling the action here.
B wants to pass to mount but hopper is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
B sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Baby B just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
hopper doesn't succeed with the takedown

and B counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
B looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
hopper won't allow B to pass to mount.
Baby B overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
hopper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
hopper is breathing heavily.
B is controlling the pace.
B moves into full mount! hopper won't be happy about that!
hopper tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
B takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
hopper wants to hold on but B pushes him away.
B takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
B seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down hopper for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Baby B just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

B shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. hopper is trying to defend but B finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
B controlling the pace.
B trying to pass the guard but hopper defending well.

hopper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
B has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
B looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
B prevents hopper from getting the reversal.
B controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby B dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

B shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than B was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
B controlling his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Baby B just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
hopper misses with a takedown attempt

and B counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in hopper's guard now.
hopper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
B controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
hopper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
hopper keeping full guard, as B tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
B pushes down on hopper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
hopper wants to improve his position but B is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with B in particular looking to stall.
B has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Baby B just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
hopper is looking to clinch.
Baby B is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

B shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
B controlling from mount.
hopper wants to control but B is having none of it.
B controlling from mount.
hopper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
B looking to control and managing it successfully.
hopper is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
B controlling from mount.
hopper is looking to get to half guard.
B takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
B's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Baby B just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
B swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
hopper tries for a takedown but B circles away easily

and B counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
B takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
B stops hopper from getting back to his feet.
B controlling the pace.
hopper is looking for a sweep. B is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
B with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
cameron hopper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
hopper is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baby B showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for B, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby B!