PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Judoka Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Raider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Judoka Awesome has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Awesome
vs
Raider

173 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Judoka Awesome !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Raider!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Awesome throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Awesome avoids the head kick by Raider.
Nice jab there from Awesome .
Raider slaps away a takedown attempt from Awesome , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Awesome fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ricky Raider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Awesome swings for the body but Raider moves out of range.
Raider is looking to clinch.
Awesome fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judoka Awesome . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raider tries to clinch but Awesome moves out of range.
Awesome misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Awesome on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raider. Raider obviously looking to wear him down.
Raider looks for a takedown but Awesome sprawls well.

Raider bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Awesome is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raider wants to control but Awesome is keeping him busy.

Raider decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Raider throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Awesome 's head.

It looks like Judoka Awesome has been cut.
Awesome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Awesome .
Awesome throws out a loose jab but Raider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Awesome blocks a head kick by Raider.
Raider throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Awesome .
Raider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Awesome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Awesome shoots in and drives through. Raider sprawls well.

Raider knocks Awesome to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Awesome is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Awesome is looking for a sweep.
Raider scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Raider stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Raider throws a head kick that misses.
Raider's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Raider duly obliges.
Raider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Awesome punishes Raider's body with a nice straight punch.
Raider throws a nice head kick!
Raider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Awesome takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Awesome lands with a straight right. Raider didn't see that one coming.

Raider darts in and clinches Awesome up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Raider.
Raider lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raider works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raider lands a nice shot to the body.
Raider lands a shoulder strike.
Awesome tries to pull guard but Raider won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raider.
Raider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Awesome takes a shot to the head.
Raider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Raider breaks from the clinch.
Awesome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Awesome . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Raider throws a sloppy head kick and Awesome moves out of range easily.
Awesome takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Awesome shoots in for a takedown but Raider shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raider tries a head kick but it misses.
Awesome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Awesome lands an overhand right.

Raider darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Awesome trying to hold on to Raider's head to control him but Raider postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome tries to get to full guard but Raider has control of the leg.
Raider performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Raider is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Raider lands with a punch from half guard.
Raider lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Awesome is looking for a sweep. Raider is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Awesome could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raider in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Raider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judoka Awesome 's cut.
That's time! Awesome 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Raider rushes Awesome and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Raider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Raider shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Raider showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Raider there.
It looks like Raider is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raider trying to control the pace.

Awesome looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raider slips a nice elbow through Awesome 's hands, connecting with Awesome 's forehead.
Raider lands strikes from half guard.
Raider landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Awesome tries to roll over but Raider keeps him under control.
Raider looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Raider.

Raider decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Awesome blocks a head kick by Raider.
Awesome keeps the fight on the outside.
Awesome blocks a head kick by Raider.
Raider throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome scores with a hook to the body. Raider takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Awesome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raider.
Awesome misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Raider.
Raider throws a head kick that Awesome semi-blocks.
Awesome thuds a left hand into Raider's body.
Awesome blocks a head kick by Raider.
Awesome misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Awesome stuffs the takedown attempt from Raider. Raider gets slowly back to his feet.
Awesome checks a leg kick nicely.

Raider closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Raider breaks from the clinch.
Raider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raider with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Awesome to score with a decent uppercut.
Awesome loads up on a big right hand but Raider slips the punch.
Awesome has a takedown stuffed.
Raider displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Awesome .
Raider throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Awesome 's head.
Raider lands a high kick!
Awesome lands a jab to Raider's midsection.
Awesome misses with an uppercut. Raider saw that one coming.
Raider is looking to clinch but Awesome is avoiding it.
Awesome fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raider avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judoka Awesome . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Raider shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Awesome napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raider avoids the strikes from the bottom by Awesome .
Awesome wants to control but Raider postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome is looking for a sweep.
Raider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Awesome keeps working.
Awesome is looking to reverse the position.
Raider slows the pace down.
Awesome is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Raider is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Awesome is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Raider unloading with bombs!
Raider fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Raider scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Awesome can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Raider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Judoka Awesome 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Raider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Awesome fails to land with a series of punches.
Raider moves forwards but Awesome connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Awesome blocks a head kick by Raider.
Awesome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by Raider or perhaps it was just good defense by Awesome which made him look bad.

Awesome closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Awesome lands in his opponent's guard.
Awesome with a flurry of punches that miss.
Awesome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raider is keeping the position for now.
Ricky Raider has got the better of the ground game so far.

Raider is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Raider lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Raider.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Raider.

Raider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Awesome looks to land a right hand but Raider moved out of range.
Raider throws a head kick but Awesome moves out of range.
Awesome avoids the head kick by Raider.
Awesome tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Awesome somewhat.
Raider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Awesome scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raider.
Awesome fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Raider.
Ricky Raider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Awesome slaps away a takedown attempt from Raider, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Raider gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

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.
Raider lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Raider.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raider.

Raider has hold of one of Awesome 's legs. Awesome is fighting the takedown attempt but Raider gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Awesome working a defensive guard here.
Awesome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Awesome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raider doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raider manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Awesome is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Awesome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raider defends it easily.

Awesome is working an open guard so Raider takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raider gets a takedown into half guard.
Raider is trying to control the action in half guard but Awesome is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Awesome has hold of Raider's hands but Raider slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Raider gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Raider throws a head kick that misses.
Raider throws a nice looking combination but Awesome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raider throws a head kick but Awesome moves out of range.
Awesome fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Awesome .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judoka Awesome . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raider closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raider lands in his opponent's guard.

Awesome is working an open guard so Raider takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Raider tries a head kick but it misses.
Awesome scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raider doesn't seem bothered though.
Raider throws a sloppy head kick and Awesome moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Raider lands but Awesome takes it in his stride.
Raider fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Raider.
Awesome misses with a two punch combination.
Raider throws a head kick that misses.
Raider throws a head kick that misses.
Raider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judoka Awesome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raider connects with a high kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Raider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raider 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Raider!