PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lime White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Stacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stacker has chosen Hard In Da Paint by: Wocka Flocka Flame as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

White
vs
Stacker

183 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Beast Body

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lime White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Stacker!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Stacker misses.
Stacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stacker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stacker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
White throws a lazy head kick
and Stacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White closes the distance looking to clinch

and Stacker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stacker trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White keeping full guard, as Stacker tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stacker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Stacker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.

Stacker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White trying to control but Stacker is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Stacker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.

Stacker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into half guard.
Stacker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White controlling the action here.
Stacker is trying to control but can't.
White not doing much here.

Stacker actively working from the bottom here.

White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stacker is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
Stacker trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Stacker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stacker is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White is thwarting Stacker's attempts to control the position.
White perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
White'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Master Stacker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stacker misses with a leg kick
and White counters with a flying knee. Nice.

White has closed the distance and engaged Stacker in a clinch.
Stacker avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
Stacker blocks an elbow strike.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
Stacker dodges an elbow strike from White.
White throws an elbow that misses.
Stacker takes an elbow to the temple.
White leaning against his opponent.
Stacker blocks the elbow strike.
White lands a damaging elbow.
White throws an elbow but it misses.
White effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stacker wants to break free but White has control.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White stalling in the clinch.
White lands an elbow inside that Stacker shrugs off.
Stacker goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stacker's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
Stacker is breathing heavily.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stacker's defenses.
White misses with an elbow strike.
Stacker tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Stacker dodges an elbow strike from White.

Stacker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
White is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stacker thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stacker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stacker trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.

Stacker is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stacker to get the leverage.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stacker is working away from the top position though.
Stacker tries to stand but can't do so whilst White controls his leg.

Stacker is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.

Stacker seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stacker is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Stacker is stalling here. White is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stacker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and White has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
White wants to control but Stacker is keeping him busy.
Stacker wants to control but White postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stacker is looking for a sweep.

White decides to stand back up.
White throws a lazy head kick
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White tries to clinch but Stacker moves out of range.
Stacker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
Stacker misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from White misses

and Stacker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stacker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! White is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stacker, into his guard.
Stacker being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lime White dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stacker swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stacker misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stacker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Stacker gets a takedown into half guard.
Stacker throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White is looking for a sweep. Stacker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White has hold of Stacker's hands but Stacker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Stacker seems to be looking for submissions.
Stacker trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
Stacker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Stacker seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead White has recovered full guard.

White has his foot on Stacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stacker works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stacker has passed into side control.
Stacker working away.
Stacker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Master Stacker has got the better of the ground game so far.

Stacker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Stacker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.

Stacker is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White manages to get back to half guard.
White trying to hold on to Stacker's head to control him but Stacker postures up.
White wants to improve his position but Stacker is controlling well.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Stacker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.

Stacker is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.
Stacker wants to stand but White has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stacker trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
Stacker tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Stacker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Stacker uses his free foot to push down on White's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Stacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stacker 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Stacker!