PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden comes into the arena with From Hell by Faces Of Mars blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fadden
vs
Head

170 cm
32
140 lbs
17 - 22 - 0

180 cm
29
150 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boot Head!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Jack Fadden has been cut.
Head cracks the inside of Fadden's front leg.
Head thumps Fadden with a low kick.
Head throws a leg kick but Fadden moved away.
Head throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head throws a leg kick but Fadden checks it.
Head throws a leg kick that misses.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fadden.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fadden.
Fadden avoids the head kick by Head.
Head feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fadden's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Head.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fadden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Head throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fadden's head.
Fadden avoids the head kick by Head.
Fadden checks a leg kick.
Head misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Fadden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fadden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Fadden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fadden blocks a head kick by Head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Head.
Fadden takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fadden throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fadden checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fadden.
Head throws a nice head kick!
Fadden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fadden is breathing heavily.

Fadden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fadden lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Head working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fadden.
Fadden stands and throws Head's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fadden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fadden.

Fadden stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Head turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Head.
Fadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Head.
Head thumps Fadden with a low kick.
Head turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a head kick but Fadden moves out of range.
Fadden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boot Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Head connects with an inside leg kick.
Head fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fadden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Head throws a head kick but Fadden moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Head.
Head throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fadden's head.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Fadden moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Head throws a nice head kick!
Fadden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Head tries to avoid it but Fadden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Head to the ground. Head escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boot Head dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Fadden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Head throws a nice outside leg kick.
Head lands a leg kick that knocks Fadden off balance momentarily.
Head is looking to land body kicks.
Fadden avoids the body shot from Head.
Fadden fails with a takedown attempt.
Fadden avoids the head kick by Head.
Boot Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fadden throws a series of punches but Head moves out of range.
Fadden blocks a head kick by Head.
Fadden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fadden wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
Head avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fadden fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws a leg kick which misses Fadden's front leg but catches the back leg as Fadden tries to avoid it.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fadden checks a leg kick.
Fadden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Head fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fadden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Head swats away the attempt to clinch by Fadden.
Fadden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fadden tries to clinch up
and Head counters with a head kick.
Fadden shoots in and drives through. Head sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Fadden down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fadden's calf.
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!
Head connects with a solid leg kick.
Head looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fadden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Head. Head obviously looking to wear him down.
Head buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Head throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Head slams his shin into Fadden's torso.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Fadden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick from Head.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Head lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Head, right into the meat.
Head lands with a thumping leg kick.
Head lands with a kick to the temple. Fadden shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Head connects with a solid leg kick.
Head chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Head throws a head kick that half lands.

Fadden is rocked!
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Fadden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Head lands but Fadden takes it in his stride.
Fadden tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body kick from Head.
Head throws a head kick but Fadden moves out of range.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Head lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fadden is looking to clinch.
Fadden seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Head, right into the meat.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Head.
Fadden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Head lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fadden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fadden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fadden shoots in looking for a takedown but Head manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fadden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boot Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Fadden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Fadden tries to clinch up.
Head tries to land a leg kick but Fadden saw it coming and moves away.
Fadden blocks the body kick.
Fadden wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
Fadden throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Head plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Head - that will leave a mark!
Fadden shoots in looking for a takedown. Head tries to sprawl out of it but Fadden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Head manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Fadden clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Head obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden jumps guard but Head turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Head.
Head trying to control the position but instead, Fadden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Head into the cage.
Head creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fadden's defenses.
Fadden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head lands a nice elbow.
Head landing knees to the body.
Head dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Head misses with a knee to the head.
Head leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fadden avoiding damage as Head throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Head crunches a lovely knee into Fadden's ribcage.
Head misses with an elbow strike.
Head creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fadden tries to pull guard but Head forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fadden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Head tries to land a knee to the head but Fadden blocks with his arms.
Fadden blocks the elbow strike.
Head is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fadden is keeping busy.
Fadden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Head lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Head trying to land knees to the body.
Head looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fadden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Head creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Head throws an elbow but misses.
Head pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Head stalling in the clinch but Fadden improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Head misses with an elbow strike.
Fadden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Head is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Head.
Head tries to land a knee to the head but Fadden blocks with his arms.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fadden wants to break free but Head has control.
Fadden jumps guard but Head turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Head crunches a lovely knee into Fadden's ribcage.
Head tries to land knees in the clinch but Fadden avoids the damage to the body.
Head working Fadden over with knees to the body.
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.
Fadden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fadden is defending well for now.
Jack Fadden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boot Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Head winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boot Head!