PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bilbo Bagins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robyn Fenty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bagins
vs
Fenty

180 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bilbo Bagins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robyn Fenty!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenty throws a sloppy head kick and Bagins moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Fenty.
Fenty throws a sloppy head kick and Bagins moves out of range easily.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagins misses with a takedown attempt - Fenty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fenty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fenty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck for Bagins with that takedown attempt.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagins avoids the head kick by Fenty.
Bagins avoids the head kick by Fenty.
Fenty throws a sloppy head kick and Bagins moves out of range easily.
Bagins misses with a head kick.
Fenty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagins throws a head kick that misses.
Robyn Fenty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenty tries a head kick but it misses.
Fenty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robyn Fenty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fenty avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilbo Bagins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenty staying out of range there.
Fenty misses with a head kick.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses.
Bagins blocks a head kick by Fenty.
Fenty looks gassed!
That kick from Bagins tenderised Fenty's leg. Fenty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fenty misses with a head kick.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fenty defends it nicely.
Bagins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fenty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagins has a takedown stuffed.
Fenty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bagins closes the distance and pushes Fenty back into the ropes.
Fenty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fenty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bagins jumps guard but Fenty turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagins is trying to pull guard but Fenty turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Bagins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Fenty to keep the fight standing.
Fenty tries to circle away but Bagins has him pinned against the ropes.

Fenty breaks the clinch.
Fenty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagins is looking to clinch but Fenty is avoiding it.
Fenty stuffs the takedown.
Bagins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagins throws a chopping leg kick but Fenty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenty misses with a head kick.
Fenty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagins throws a head kick but Fenty moves out of range.
Fenty throws a head kick but Bagins moves out of range.
Bagins blocks a head kick by Fenty.
A head kick misses from Fenty.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses
and Bagins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fenty is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bagins.
Fenty throws a head kick but Bagins moves out of range.
Bagins connects with a leg kick. Fenty looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenty lands with a slapping head kick.
Fenty throws a sloppy head kick and Bagins moves out of range easily.
Bagins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robyn Fenty will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bagins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bagins tries a head kick but it misses.
Fenty throws a head kick but Bagins moves out of range.
Fenty misses with a head kick.
Bagins scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Fenty.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Fenty blocks the leg kick.
Bagins misses with a takedown attempt - Fenty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bagins shoots in for a double leg but Fenty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bagins blocks a head kick by Fenty.
Bagins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fenty defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilbo Bagins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenty throws a sloppy head kick and Bagins moves out of range easily.
Bilbo Bagins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bagins blocks a head kick by Fenty.
Fenty misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses.
Fenty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bagins.
Fenty misses with a head kick.
Bagins throws a leg kick but Fenty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fenty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fenty misses with a head kick.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagins scores with a head kick. Fenty tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fenty throws a lazy head kick
and Bagins counters with a low kick, right behind Fenty 's knee.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fenty throws a sloppy head kick
and Bagins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fenty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robyn Fenty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Fenty misses
and Bagins counters with a good low kick that Fenty was not able to check.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagins shoots in for a double leg but Fenty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenty misses with a head kick.
Bagins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fenty sprawls well. Fenty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bagins gets slowly back to his feet.
Fenty misses with a head kick.
Fenty stuffs the takedown.
Fenty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fenty.
Bagins scoring well with a low kick there.
Bagins blocks a head kick by Fenty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagins avoids the head kick by Fenty.
Bagins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fenty pinned against the ropes. Fenty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses
and Bagins counters with a leg kick.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fenty is fending him off so far but Bagins persists. Nope, Fenty circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Fenty.
Bagins shoots for a double leg takedown but Fenty sprawls well. He's pushed Bagins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bagins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fenty's head.
Fenty tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagins avoids the head kick by Fenty.
Fenty misses with a head kick.
Bagins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bagins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fenty is fending him off so far but Bagins persists. Nope, Fenty circles away and we're back to standing.
Bagins shoots for a takedown but Fenty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses.
Bagins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses.
Bagins tries to clinch but Fenty is having none of it.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses
and Bagins counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fenty.
Bagins shoots in looking for a takedown but Fenty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fenty throws a sloppy head kick
and Bagins counters with a leg kick.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses
and Bagins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fenty circles away.
Bagins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fenty plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fenty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bagins throws a head kick that misses.
Bagins avoids the head kick by Fenty.
A head kick misses from Fenty.
Fenty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fenty wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robyn Fenty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bagins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bagins misses with a head kick.
Bagins blocks a head kick by Fenty.

Bagins has Fenty up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fenty is trying to push Bagins away but Bagins has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

Bagins ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bagins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Fenty stands up and waves to Bagins to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses
and Bagins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fenty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bagins lands a high kick!
Bagins blocks a head kick by Fenty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagins throws a head kick but Fenty moves out of range.
Bagins avoids the head kick by Fenty.
A head kick misses from Fenty.
A head kick misses from Fenty.
Bagins fails with a takedown attempt.
Bagins avoids the head kick by Fenty.
Fenty throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fenty throws a lazy head kick
and Bagins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bagins throws a head kick that half lands.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Fenty misses
and Bagins counters with a big head kick but Fenty shrugs it off.
Fenty throws a head kick but Bagins moves out of range.
Bagins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bagins wants to clinch up but Fenty keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenty throws a head kick but Bagins moves out of range.
Bagins tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Fenty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagins misses with a head kick.
Fenty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bagins shoots for a double leg takedown but Fenty sprawls well. He's pushed Bagins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilbo Bagins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fenty tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagins fails with the takedown.
Fenty connects with a high kick.
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!
Bagins tries to clinch up.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fenty throws a head kick but Bagins moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagins moves in looking to clinch but Fenty pushes him off.
Fenty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fenty throws a sloppy head kick and Bagins moves out of range easily.
Fenty throws a lazy head kick

and Bagins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fenty won't be happy with that.
Fenty is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bagins tries to advance to mount but can't.

Bagins swings around for an armbar but Fenty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bagins's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fenty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fenty has managed to get both his arms back between Bagins's legs - danger averted.

Fenty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bagins is looking for a triangle here but Fenty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bagins is trying to work for a sweep but Fenty has mounted him!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bilbo Bagins.
I think Fenty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Robyn Fenty!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Robyn Fenty!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Robyn Fenty!

Robyn Fenty wins by unanimous decision!