PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nameless One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furious Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

One
vs
Styles

200 cm
29
290 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

190 cm
23
272 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nameless One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furious Styles!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Styles misses
and One counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
One takes a swing at Styles's ribcage but misses.
One lands a lovely overhand right.
Styles misses with a shot to the body

and One counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Styles is trying to stand up here but One is controlling him well.
One working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Styles's thigh. Styles counters though and makes it back to full guard.
One makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Styles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
One prevents Styles from getting back to his feet.
One cracks Styles with a solid left hand.
One throwing strikes from guard but Styles blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as One accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
One with a flurry of punches that miss.
One stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Styles wants to sweep but no luck.
Styles wants to stand up but One is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One throws a big elbow that misses.
One throws a big elbow that misses.
Styles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
One is looking to work some ground and pound but Styles has wrist control.
One lands a couple of elbows.
Styles wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as One accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
One is looking to work some ground and pound but Styles has wrist control.
One throws an elbow that misses. Styles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in One's guard. Nice move by Styles!
One is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Styles wants to stand but One has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

One moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Styles thows a left - swing and a miss!
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Styles.
One ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Styles misses the body punch

and One counters with a single leg into guard. Styles didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles wants to stand up but One is controlling him.
One is in close to Styles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
One lands a couple of digs.
Styles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from One.
Styles wants to stand and escape but One is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One is looking to work some ground and pound but Styles has wrist control.

One thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
One tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
One missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
One pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styles is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst One is controlling him.
One passes Styles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
One lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
One not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from One.
One working Styles over with strikes.
One looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Styles scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but One manages to mount him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles avoids a series of strikes thrown by One.

One goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Styles turns into him and now he's in One's guard.
Styles throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Styles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless One dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Styles misses with a straight right.
Styles throws a sloppy body shot
and One counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Styles lands with a good body shot.
Styles throws a hook to the side of One's head but One sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.
Styles throws a hook but One avoids it easily.
One misses with a looping right.
One looks for a takedown but Styles sprawls well.
One blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Styles throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Styles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles misses with a right hand
and One counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Furious Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.
One avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Styles fails in his attempt to clinch.

One closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Styles managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by One.
One tries to score with some ground and pound. Styles controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Styles is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Styles regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
One works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One with the ground and pound but Styles regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Styles blocking the ground and pound attempt from One.
Nice strikes from One there.

Styles is defending against the submission attempts here by One.
Styles wants to get back to his feet.
Furious Styles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

One is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Styles is looking to escape.
Nameless One is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
One wants to pass the guard but Styles is defending well.
One performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Styles missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
One is taking a breather. Styles says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nameless One showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for One, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nameless One!