PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryantss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Servata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bryantss
vs
Servata

180 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

178 cm
30
183 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Bryantss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Servata!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryantss lands an overhand right.
Bryantss throws a head kick that half lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Servata.
Servata sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bryantss is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bryantss managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Servata.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Servata postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bryantss dodges the ground and pound from Servata.
Bryantss wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Servata tries to score with some ground and pound. Bryantss controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Servata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Servata working the strikes but Bryantss uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Servata throwing shots but Bryantss is blocking nicely.
Servata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Servata is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Servata is working for an americana but Bryantss has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Servata was thinking about the submission.
Servata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Servata is working Bryantss over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Servata working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryantss's head.
Servata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bryantss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bryantss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bryantss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Servata.
Servata won't allow Bryantss to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryantss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryantss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryantss is breathing heavily.
Bryantss wants to get back to his feet but Servata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Servata throws a big right hand that misses.
Servata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Servata throwing strikes from guard but Bryantss blocks nicely.
Servata is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryantss has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Servata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Servata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Servata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryantss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Servata.
Servata connects with a couple of short punches.
Bryantss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Servata.
Bryantss wants to stand and escape but Servata is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Servata throwing strikes from guard but Bryantss blocks nicely.
Bryantss can't keep his opponent in guard - Servata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Servata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Servata avoids the head kick by Bryantss.

Servata shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bryantss is trying to defend but Servata finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Servata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bryantss defending well though.
Servata prevents Bryantss from standing back up.
Servata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bryantss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Servata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Servata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Servata trying to control from half guard but Bryantss is working away.
Servata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryantss is trying to stand.
Servata lands with a punch from half guard.
Bryantss has hold of Servata's hands but Servata slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Servata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Servata working over Bryantss with some ground and pound. Bryantss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Servata is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bryantss to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Servata thows a big elbow that misses.
Bryantss has momentary wrist control but Servata slips an elbow through the middle.
Servata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Servata lands a couple of digs.
Servata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryantss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryantss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Servata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryantss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryantss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Servata throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Servata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryantss can't keep his opponent in guard - Servata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Servata wants to work for an arm triangle but Bryantss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Servata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Servata looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bryantss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Servata with the ground and pound but Bryantss uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Servata stands up over Bryantss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bryantss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Servata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryantss's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Servata is working Bryantss over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryantss wants to stand and escape but Servata is having none of it.
Servata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Servata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Servata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bryantss under the eye.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Servata.
Servata tries to advance to mount but can't.
Servata misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Servata throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Servata landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Servata misses with the ground and pound.
Bryantss managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Servata.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryantss is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Servata throws a strike aimed at the side of Bryantss's head but Bryantss avoids it well.
Servata lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bryantss down.
Servata trying to control the position but Bryantss is working away.
Servata throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bryantss wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Servata is working Bryantss over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Servata scoring with punches from side control.
Servata working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Servata misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Servata crashes against the mat.
Servata scoring with punches and elbows.
Bryantss avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Servata.
Servata lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Servata working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Servata crashes against the mat.
Bryantss dodges the ground and pound from Servata.
Johnny Servata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Servata working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Servata working the ground and pound.
Servata creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bryantss sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Servata working the ground and pound but Bryantss is defending the strikes.
Servata scoring with punches from side control.

Bryantss is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Servata lands a strong strike to the head of Bryantss. That's dazed him! Servata looking to finish here. Bryantss is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Servata lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Servata!