PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between FIST FISTER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

FISTER
vs
Dude

179 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Attliction

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, FIST FISTER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Dude!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FISTER drops Dude with a beautiful combination! Dude stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - FISTER is looking for the KO!

It looks like The Dude has been cut.
A punch combination from FISTER misses.
FISTER tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dude paws at him with a jab and circles away.
FISTER is looking to clinch.
Dude has a takedown stuffed.
Dude has a takedown stuffed.
FISTER throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dude stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Dude bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dude prevents FISTER from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
FISTER wants to get back to his feet but Dude is dominant here and he's now got FISTER's back!
Dude working FISTER over with strikes here.
FISTER knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dude on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by Dude there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dude avoids the attempt from FISTER to control.
FISTER regains half guard.
FISTER is trying to stand up here but Dude is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Dude is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
FISTER avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dude.
FISTER is trying to control but Dude manages to pass to mount!
FISTER is breathing heavily.
Dude misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Dude wants to finish this one by submission but FISTER is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dude.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude scoring with strikes but FISTER is staying in there.
FISTER is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
FISTER is looking to improve his position but Dude isn't that keen on the idea.
Dude throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
A nice elbow there by Dude.
FISTER is squirming around, avoiding Dude's attempts to control the action.

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.

Dude working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
FISTER is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
FISTER blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dude landing shots from mount.
Dude lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dude controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

FIST FISTER dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Dude's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

FISTER throws a series of punches but Dude moves out of range.
Dude throws a combination that misses
and FISTER counters with a two punch combo.
Dude fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Dude forces FISTER back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Dude.
The referee calls for Dude to work.
Dude works on FISTER's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dude is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dude scores with a shot to the side of FISTER's head.
Dude lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude has FISTER pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. FISTER manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dude drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
FIST FISTER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Dude.
Dude looking for a takedown.
Dude changes levels and goes for a takedown here. FISTER fights it off and pushes away nicely.
FISTER falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dude counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dude.
A left hand lands to the body for Dude.
Dude missing with knees to the body.
FISTER prevents the takedown attempt.
Dude is working FISTER over against the cage.

Dude breaks the clinch.
FISTER throws a leg kick

and Dude counters by clinching up.
Dude pushes FISTER back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dude lands with a right to the head.
FISTER wants to get back to striking at distance but Dude won't allow it.
Dude is looking for a takedown up against the cage. FISTER gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Dude works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Dude stands up and waves to FISTER to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FISTER slips under a jab from Dude.
Dude tries for a takedown but FISTER sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dude avoids the head kick by FISTER.
FISTER really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
FISTER misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
FISTER throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
FISTER tries to clinch but Dude moves away

and Dude moves into the clinch.

Dude breaks from the clinch.
Dude misses with a hook
and FISTER counters with a two punch combo.
FISTER closes the distance but Dude moves to the side
and Dude counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FISTER lands a really nice looking cross but Dude seems unphased.

Dude takes the fight into the clinch.
Dude tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Dude.
FISTER wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dude has him pressed against the cage.
Dude tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. FISTER smiles and moves away.
FISTER throws a nice looking combination but Dude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Dude rushes FISTER and presses him up against the cage.
FISTER is looking to break free of the clinch but Dude has double underhooks.
FISTER looking to stall.
Dude is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dude.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dude.
Dude tries for a takedown but FISTER manages to get underhooks.
Dude is trying to work for a single leg takedown but FISTER pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dude goes for a takedown attempt but FISTER pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
FISTER throws a one two combo.

That has opened up The Dude's cut even more.
FISTER throws a sloppy head kick and Dude moves out of range easily.
Dude takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
FISTER pulls out of a head kick attempt.
FISTER closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dude counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dude closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming FISTER to the mat! FISTER manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but The Dude will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on The Dude's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

FISTER blocks the body kick.
FISTER tries to clinch but Dude moves away

and Dude moves into the clinch.
Dude taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dude looking for a takedown.
FISTER has had enough of the clinch but Dude keeps him there for the moment.
FISTER takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dude stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dude.
Dude lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dude.
Dude's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Dude breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FISTER throws a chopping leg kick but Dude manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Dude closes the distance and clinches.
Dude keeps control of FISTER as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Dude manages to break the clinch.
Dude takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dude has FISTER up against the cage in a clinch.
Dude trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. FISTER smiles and moves away.
FISTER throws a series of strikes that have Dude backpedaling.
FISTER pulls out of a head kick attempt.
FISTER closes the distance looking to clinch

and Dude counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dude has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. FISTER avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
FIST FISTER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Dude.
FISTER is trying to break the clinch but Dude has him pressed against the cage.
Dude lands with a right to the head.
FISTER has had enough of the clinch but Dude keeps him there for the moment.
Dude stalling in the clinch.
Dude misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dude throws a blind hook that connects with the side of FISTERs head.
FISTER is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FISTER wants to get back to striking at distance but Dude won't allow it.
Dude manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dude throws a head punch that misses.
Dude tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
FISTER looking to slow down the pace here.
Dude keeps control of FISTER as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dude looks to throw an elbow but misses.
FISTER looking to stall.
Dude has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. FISTER avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
FISTER is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Dude - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dude.
Dude unloads a knee to the mid-section. FISTER lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dude.
Dude has FISTER pressed against the cage.

Dude lands a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FISTER is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dude dives into side control.
FISTER is trying to buck Dude off.
Dude tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
FISTER is looking to regain half guard here but Dude keeps moving and retains side control.

FISTER throws Dude to one side and escapes!

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.
FISTER scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
FIST FISTER is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dude rushes FISTER and presses him up against the cage.

Dude breaks the clinch.

Dude closes the distance and clinches.

Dude breaks from the clinch.
FISTER throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
FISTER closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dude counters with a nice leg kick.
FISTER lands a right hook to the body.
Dude with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling FISTER to score with a decent uppercut.
FISTER looks to clinch

and Dude holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dude just misses with a elbow thrown towards FISTER's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Dude comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dude 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Dude!