PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy NoMates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amazing- Kanye West. Billy NoMates could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sid Singh's chin.

NoMates
vs
Singh

178 cm
29
144 lbs
8 - 17 - 0

178 cm
26
148 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy NoMates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sid Singh!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
NoMates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Singh swinging wildly here.
NoMates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
NoMates is looking to clinch but Singh is avoiding it.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NoMates connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
NoMates dodges the punch combination from Singh.
NoMates scores with a nice right hand.
Singh circles away from the clinch attempt.
NoMates lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick and NoMates moves out of range easily.

NoMates forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.

NoMates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

NoMates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - NoMates lands in his opponent's guard.
Singh wants to stand up but NoMates is controlling him.
NoMates trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

NoMates gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Singh gets tackled into the cage by NoMates. NoMates maintains the clinch.
NoMates content to slow the pace in the clinch.

NoMates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick
and NoMates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh lands a jab-cross combination.
NoMates fails in his attempt to clinch.

NoMates has Singh up against the cage in a clinch.
NoMates working some nice short punches in the clinch.

NoMates jumps guard.

NoMates looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh is looking to stand up but NoMates won't let him.
NoMates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

NoMates is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well.
NoMates trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

NoMates working for a triangle but Singh defends it easily.

Singh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
NoMates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
NoMates tries for a takedown but Singh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Singh misses with a head kick.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.

NoMates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Singh to the ground. NoMates is now in Singh's guard.

NoMates gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Singh tries a head kick but it misses.
Singh looks gassed!
NoMates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NoMates avoids the head kick by Singh.

NoMates takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Singh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
NoMates tries to close the distance and clinch but Singh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh throws a head kick that misses
and NoMates counters with a nice uppercut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

NoMates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
NoMates tries to clinch up.

NoMates shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
NoMates trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom.
NoMates works his way into side control.
NoMates scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

NoMates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NoMates trying to control the position but Singh is working away.
Singh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

NoMates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh taking a bit of punishment here - NoMates scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

NoMates decides to stand up, so the ref orders Singh to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy NoMates dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

NoMates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NoMates prevents Singh from breaking the clinch.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but NoMates has him pressed against the cage.
Singh takes an elbow to the forehead.
NoMates is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Singh throws an elbow but misses.

NoMates manages to break the clinch.
NoMates doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh circles away.
Singh throws a nice looking combination but NoMates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
NoMates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Singh throws a hook to the side of NoMates's head but NoMates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Singh enables NoMates to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Singh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
NoMates trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.

NoMates gets to his feet. Singh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
NoMates looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
NoMates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
NoMates lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
NoMates with a hook.
Donk. NoMates catches Singh right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - NoMates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

NoMates darts in and clinches Singh up against the cage.

NoMates drags the fight down to the ground.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
NoMates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Singh's guard.
NoMates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Singh is working an open guard so NoMates takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Singh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. NoMates moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Singh.

NoMates forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.

NoMates manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

NoMates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

NoMates looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
NoMates looking to control.

NoMates is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

NoMates is working an open guard so Singh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Billy NoMates is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
NoMates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singh throws a combination that misses

so NoMates counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
NoMates wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
NoMates content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

NoMates gets to his feet - Singh follows without any prompting.
A shot to the liver by Singh. Beautiful body shot.
NoMates thuds his right hand into Singh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Singh tries a head kick but it misses.
Sid Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NoMates is looking to clinch but Singh is avoiding it.
Singh throws a head kick that misses.
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by NoMates.
NoMates moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NoMates is looking to clinch.
NoMates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
NoMates feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Singhs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Singh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
NoMates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singh.

Singh tries to keep at a distance but NoMates has taken the fight into the clinch.

NoMates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sid Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NoMates throws out a powerful jab.

NoMates clinches.

NoMates manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
NoMates blocks a head kick by Singh.

NoMates drives through with a takedown into guard.

Singh pushes NoMates off and scrambles back to his feet.
NoMates fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy NoMates dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Some wild striking there from Singh.
Singh falls off balance throwing a combination
letting NoMates counter with a right hand.
NoMates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Billy NoMates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by NoMates.
NoMates slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Singh throws a series of strikes that have NoMates backpedaling.
NoMates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.

NoMates takes the fight into the clinch.
Singh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

NoMates pulls guard.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Singh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

NoMates has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NoMates has a closed guard, preventing Singh from standing up.
NoMates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?

Singh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
NoMates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Singh wants to stand but NoMates has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

NoMates escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Singh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

NoMates manages to escape and get back to his feet.
NoMates wants to clinch.
Singh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but NoMates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.

NoMates moves into the clinch.
NoMates keeps control of Singh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Singh throws a head punch that misses.
NoMates wants a takedown but no success here.

NoMates breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh misses with a head kick.
Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
NoMates connects with a body shot.

NoMates darts in and clinches Singh up against the cage.
Singh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

NoMates jumps guard and drags Singh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

NoMates is looking for a triangle but Singh pushes his legs off easily.
Singh tries to stand but NoMates is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

NoMates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Singh is looking to stand up but NoMates won't let him.

Singh gets to his feet - NoMates follows without any prompting.
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.

NoMates looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

NoMates decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
NoMates lands with a nice combination. Singh backs away looking to recover.
Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

NoMates breaks from the clinch.
Sid Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by NoMates.

NoMates scores a takedown into full mount!

NoMates gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
NoMates is looking to clinch.
Singh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

NoMates has Singh up against the cage in a clinch.
Billy NoMates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NoMates lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but NoMates has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Singh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Billy NoMates has scored more points in the clinch so far.

NoMates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy NoMates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well NoMates 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy NoMates!