PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bala Bala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Combo PunchPunchKick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bala kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tough at the top. King Combo PunchPunchKick will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bala
vs
Combo PunchPunchKick

185 cm
25
191 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bala Bala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Combo PunchPunchKick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PunchPunchKick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bala.
PunchPunchKick misses with the combination.
Bala shoots in but PunchPunchKick avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Bala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
PunchPunchKick tries to get to full guard but Bala has control of the leg.
Bala tries to pass to full mount but PunchPunchKick defends it.
Bala is working hard here to advance position.
PunchPunchKick is staying active underneath Bala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bala stops PunchPunchKick from getting back to his feet.
PunchPunchKick wants to control but Bala is keeping busy.
Bala works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Bala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
PunchPunchKick tries to buck Bala off but Bala is having none of it.
Bala throws a strike aimed at the side of PunchPunchKick's head but PunchPunchKick avoids it well.

Bala tries for a kimura but PunchPunchKick is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bala trying to control the position but PunchPunchKick is working away.
Bala tries to advance to mount but can't.

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.
PunchPunchKick is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bala is controlling him well.
PunchPunchKick gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bala pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
PunchPunchKick tries to lock up and control but Bala gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
PunchPunchKick trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bala tries to control but PunchPunchKick wriggling away.
PunchPunchKick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PunchPunchKick is looking to escape.
PunchPunchKick trying to control but Bala postures up.
Bala wants to free his trapped foot but PunchPunchKick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bala is trying to control the action in half guard but PunchPunchKick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
PunchPunchKick manages to get to full guard.
Bala being controlled here momentarily.
Bala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PunchPunchKick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bala passes PunchPunchKick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bala tries to pass the half guard into mount. PunchPunchKick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bala passes to side control.
PunchPunchKick stops Bala from passing to mount.
Bala wants to lay and pray for a moment but PunchPunchKick keeps working.
PunchPunchKick is pushing Bala's head away, looking to escape. Bala manages to hold on to the position though.
Bala trying to control the position but PunchPunchKick is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bala scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bala Bala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bala with a nice cross.
Bala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
PunchPunchKick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from PunchPunchKick misses.
PunchPunchKick moves away from the strike by Bala.
A right-left combo lands from PunchPunchKick.
Bala misses with an uppercut. PunchPunchKick saw that one coming.
Bala takes one on the button.
PunchPunchKick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
PunchPunchKick connects with a looping right hand.
PunchPunchKick takes a swing at Bala's ribcage but misses.
Bala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and PunchPunchKick counters with a three punch combo that has Bala backing up. Bala nods at PunchPunchKick to acknowledge the strikes.
PunchPunchKick throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bala misses.
PunchPunchKick blocks a head kick by Bala.
Bala throws a leg kick but PunchPunchKick checks it.
PunchPunchKick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bala counters with a big head kick but PunchPunchKick shrugs it off.
Bala fails with the takedown.
PunchPunchKick moves out of range of the leg kick from Bala.
Bala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
PunchPunchKick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bala circles away quickly and effectively.
Bala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bala moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bala keeps PunchPunchKick at a distance using the push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from PunchPunchKick.
Bala misses with a hook. PunchPunchKick ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from PunchPunchKick misses.
PunchPunchKick moves out of range as Bala strikes.
Bala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Bala - just one landing.
Bala motions for PunchPunchKick to come forward. Bala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Bala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bala trying to pass the guard but PunchPunchKick defending well.

Bala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. PunchPunchKick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bala stops PunchPunchKick from getting back to his feet.

Bala is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, PunchPunchKick has managed to free his arm - good work.
PunchPunchKick looks like he's trying to stand up.
PunchPunchKick is breathing heavily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
PunchPunchKick ducks under a wild hook from Bala.
A left and a right from PunchPunchKick both land. Nice combination.
Bala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but PunchPunchKick avoids it really well and circles away.

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.
Bala misses with a wild body shot.
Bala throws out a loose jab but PunchPunchKick uses good head movement to avoid it.
PunchPunchKick ducks under a wild hook from Bala.

Bala is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in PunchPunchKick's half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
PunchPunchKick trying to control here.
Bala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bala has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bala throwing strikes here but PunchPunchKick is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bala Bala dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

PunchPunchKick checks the leg kick.
PunchPunchKick missing with a left hand there. Bala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
PunchPunchKick misses with an uppercut. Bala saw that one coming.
Bala looks for the body kick but PunchPunchKick saw that one coming.
PunchPunchKick lands the left hand.
PunchPunchKick dodges the punch combination from Bala.
King Combo PunchPunchKick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bala throws a leg kick
and PunchPunchKick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
PunchPunchKick throws the left hand but Bala avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for PunchPunchKick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PunchPunchKick.
PunchPunchKick cracks the inside of Bala's front leg.
PunchPunchKick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bala.
Bala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bala looks for a takedown but PunchPunchKick sprawls well.
PunchPunchKick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
PunchPunchKick lands with a cross.
Bala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bala scores with a jab to the body.
Bala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as PunchPunchKick sprawls well. PunchPunchKick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bala gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bala Bala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PunchPunchKick staying out of range there.
Bala walks into a stiff left hand from PunchPunchKick.
PunchPunchKick scores with a jab to the body.
PunchPunchKick throws a series of strikes that have Bala backpedaling.
King Combo PunchPunchKick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Combo PunchPunchKick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bala connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for PunchPunchKick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
PunchPunchKick misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by PunchPunchKick.
PunchPunchKick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PunchPunchKick lands with a nice combination. Bala backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Bala misses.
A big right from Bala misses.
Bala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from PunchPunchKick misses.
Bala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
PunchPunchKick swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bala misses with an attempted mid kick.
PunchPunchKick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King Combo PunchPunchKick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
PunchPunchKick looks to score with a jab to the body but Bala is just out of range.
PunchPunchKick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bala throws a body kick that misses.
PunchPunchKick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bala misses with a low kick as PunchPunchKick jumps back.
Bala takes a jab right on the kisser.
King Combo PunchPunchKick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
PunchPunchKick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bala.
Bala swings for the body but PunchPunchKick moves out of range.
PunchPunchKick throws a head kick that Bala semi-blocks.
PunchPunchKick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from PunchPunchKick. Bala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bala misses with a hook to the body
and PunchPunchKick counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
PunchPunchKick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
PunchPunchKick takes a swing at Bala's ribcage but misses.
Bala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from PunchPunchKick.
Bala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
PunchPunchKick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
PunchPunchKick is looking to chop away at Bala's legs.
A big right from Bala misses.
Bala throws an overhand right that lands on PunchPunchKick's shoulder, as PunchPunchKick tries to avoid the shot.
Bala Bala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PunchPunchKick lands with a cross.
PunchPunchKick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
PunchPunchKick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bala was well out of range. Poor timing from PunchPunchKick.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Combo PunchPunchKick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

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