PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dropp Fredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Moneybags
vs
Fredd

150 cm
22
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

167 cm
21
142 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Moneybags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dropp Fredd!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fredd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moneybags throws a leg kick
and Fredd counters with a series of strikes. Moneybags will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fredd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneybags misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moneybags misses with a body kick.
Fredd tries to clinch there but Moneybags circles away.
Moneybags swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moneybags loads up on a big right hand but Fredd slips the punch.
Moneybags throws out a loose jab but Fredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moneybags connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fredd momentarily.
Moneybags throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fredd on the side of the head.
A jab from Moneybags misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fredd lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moneybags, as that shot connected.
Moneybags lands a nice shot to the body.
Moneybags with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moneybags scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fredd doesn't seem bothered though.
Fredd throws out a loose jab but Moneybags uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fredd.
Moneybags throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fredd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moneybags misses with a looping left.
A big right from Fredd misses.
A punch lands to the side of Fredd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredd misses with a looping left.
A big right from Fredd misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fredd scores with a nice right hand.
Moneybags will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moneybags wants to land a leg kick but Fredd is out of range.
Fredd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moneybags moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moneybags throws a nice looking combination but Fredd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moneybags dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moneybags feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fredds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fredd misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredd throws a body punch but Moneybags moves out of range.
Fredd misses with a double jab.
Fredd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moneybags throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredd wants to land a leg kick but Moneybags is out of range.
Moneybags takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moneybags misses with a body kick.
Fredd throws a hook but Moneybags avoids it easily.
Fredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fredd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moneybags takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fredd ducks under a wild hook from Moneybags.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Fredd misses.
Moneybags changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Moneybags, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moneybags misses with a hook.
Moneybags throws a series of punches but Fredd moves out of range.
Moneybags throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Fredd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moneybags.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneybags swinging wildly here.
Moneybags misses with a hook. Fredd ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Moneybags dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fredd thows a body shot but no joy.
Moneybags moves away from the strike by Fredd.
John Moneybags seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredd staying out of range there.
Fredd defending well as Moneybags loads up on a big left hand.
Fredd tries to clinch up but Moneybags circles away and keeps his distance.
Moneybags defending well as Fredd loads up on a big left hand.
Moneybags looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredd is just out of range.
Moneybags misses the jab.
Moneybags misses with an uppercut
and Moneybags takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fredd misses with a series of wild punches.
Moneybags scores with a sloppy right hand. Fredd should have avoided that one.
Fredd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags moves out of range as Fredd strikes.
Moneybags avoids the body shot from Fredd.
Moneybags misses with a body shot.
Moneybags pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fredd fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Moneybags finds it's way through Fredd's defenses.
Fredd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moneybags changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moneybags throws a leg kick but Fredd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moneybags chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fredd can pounce on him.
Moneybags misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moneybags. Fredd does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags throws a series of punches but Fredd avoids them all with ease.
John Moneybags is winning the standup battle so far.
Moneybags lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Fredd is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredd is still on wobbly legs! Can Moneybags finish him?
Moneybags throws an off balance right hand
and Fredd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moneybags misses with an uppercut
and Fredd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fredd seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moneybags. Fredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moneybags throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneybags blocks a jab.
A combination from Moneybags does no damage.
Fredd misses with a hook. Moneybags ducked under it nicely.
Moneybags's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fredd under the eye.
Fredd lands with an overhand left.
Moneybags misses with a body shot
and Fredd counters with a leg kick.
Moneybags steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneybags.
Moneybags staying out of range there.
Fredd misses with a hook. Moneybags ducked under it nicely.
Fredd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moneybags.
Fredd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moneybags.
Moneybags pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moneybags misses the jab.
Moneybags ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredd moves away.
Moneybags moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredd throws a lazy right hand but Moneybags sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fredd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredd throws a lazy right hand but Moneybags sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moneybags ducks under a wild hook from Fredd.
Fredd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fredd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moneybags paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneybags.
Moneybags lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fredd backs up against the cage.
Moneybags lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneybags wants to land a leg kick but Fredd is out of range.
Moneybags throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredd misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Moneybags to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Moneybags dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A punch lands to the side of Fredd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fredd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moneybags throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Moneybags. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moneybags.
Moneybags swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moneybags throws a combination. Fredd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by Moneybags.
Fredd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fredd throws a sloppy body shot
and Moneybags counters with a nice uppercut.
Moneybags moves out of range as Fredd strikes.
Moneybags lands a lovely overhand right.
Fredd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredd tries to close the distance and clinch but Moneybags swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fredd takes a swing at Moneybags's ribcage but misses.
Moneybags tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fredd is able to avoid easily.
Fredd avoids the body shot from Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a body kick that misses.
Fredd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fredd looks to land a right hand but Moneybags moved out of range.
Moneybags misses with a looping right.
Fredd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moneybags misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Moneybags. Those never looked like landing.
Moneybags changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moneybags dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dropp Fredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moneybags moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fredd staying out of range there.
Moneybags throws out a leg kick but Fredd moves out of range and Moneybags only half commits.
A head kick misses from Moneybags.
Fredd misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Moneybags.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fredd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Moneybags has got the better of the exchanges.
Fredd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moneybags scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredd avoids the head kick by Moneybags.
Fredd throws a jab when Moneybags was well out of range.
Fredd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moneybags.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags moves out of range of the strikes.
Moneybags throws a lazy right hand but Fredd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fredd throws an overhand right that lands on Moneybags's shoulder, as Moneybags tries to avoid the shot.
Moneybags is looking to score with low kicks.
Moneybags scores with a jab to the head.
Moneybags cracks Fredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moneybags throws the left hand but Fredd avoids the punch easily.
Fredd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moneybags swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moneybags steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredd.
Fredd takes one to the side of the head.
John Moneybags is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fredd wants to clinch but Moneybags slips to the side
and Moneybags counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moneybags darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fredd drops his hands momentarily and Moneybags takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fredd throws a lazy uppercut
and Moneybags makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Fredd misses.
Moneybags scores with a hook to the body. Fredd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fredd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moneybags checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moneybags connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fredd walks into a stiff left hand from Moneybags.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneybags swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fredd counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moneybags.
Moneybags avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Moneybags showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moneybags has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Moneybags!