PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shamus Skunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OOmpa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Skunder
vs
Loompa

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 London, Shamus Skunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OOmpa Loompa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Loompa closes the distance and clinches.
Loompa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Loompa tightens his grip and picks Skunder up, before dumping him to the ground. Skunder manages to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Loompa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loompa stays in close to Skunder's body and controls the position.
Skunder keeping full guard, as Loompa tries to pass.
Loompa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loompa wants to control from the top but Skunder keeps moving.
Loompa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Skunder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loompa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Skunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loompa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loompa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skunder is trying to keep Loompa in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skunder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loompa.

Loompa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Loompa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Loompa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Skunder keeping moving, preventing Loompa from controlling successfully.
Loompa postures up in Skunder's guard and throws a big left but Skunder blocks it.
Loompa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skunder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loompa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Loompa trying to control but Skunder is working from the bottom.

Skunder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loompa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loompa is in close to Skunder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Loompa landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa is working Skunder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skunder keeping moving, preventing Loompa from controlling successfully.
Skunder looking to control.
Loompa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skunder's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loompa throws a strike but Skunder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loompa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loompa working a defensive guard here.

Loompa pushes Skunder off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa misses with a two punch combination.
Skunder tries to clinch but Loompa is having none of it.
Skunder fails with the takedown

and Loompa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skunder won't be happy with that.
Skunder is breathing heavily.
Skunder takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Loompa trying to control the action but Skunder is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Loompa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Loompa stands up.

Loompa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Skunder actively working from the bottom here.
Loompa trying to control the action but Skunder is working from the bottom.
Loompa passes to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loompa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skunder to see if he's OK.
Loompa lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OOmpa Loompa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A punch combination from Loompa misses.
Skunder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loompa swivels and escapes.
Skunder throws a body punch but Loompa moves out of range.
Skunder tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Loompa counters by moving into the clinch.
Skunder trying to land knees to the body.
Loompa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loompa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa is trying to drag Skunder to the mat but Skunder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shamus Skunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of OOmpa Loompa.
Skunder is trying to maintain a safe position but Loompa gets an underhook and turns Skunder into the cage.
Loompa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skunder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skunder is pressed up against the cage. Loompa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skunder down to the mat. Skunder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skunder tries to sprawl but Loompa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Loompa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Skunder.
Loompa thows a huge punch but Skunder dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skunder is trying to control but can't.
Skunder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skunder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Loompa is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skunder is trying to control. Loompa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loompa is looking to control Skunder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loompa avoid being mounted?
OOmpa Loompa has got the better of the ground game so far.

Skunder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loompa sees it coming and defends easily.
Skunder throwing shots but Loompa is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skunder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loompa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loompa tries to roll over but Skunder keeps him under control.
Loompa won't allow Skunder to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Loompa shoots in and drives through. Skunder sprawls well.

Loompa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Skunder napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loompa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Loompa landing strikes.
Loompa working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OOmpa Loompa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Loompa misses with a two punch combination.

Loompa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skunder on his heels. He'll look to pass Skunder's guard now, I'm sure.
Skunder keeping full guard, as Loompa tries to pass.
Skunder keeping moving, preventing Loompa from controlling successfully.
Skunder has a closed guard, preventing Loompa from standing up.

Skunder kicks Loompa off and gets to his feet.

Loompa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skunder did well to prevent Loompa getting side control.

Loompa is working for a kimura but Skunder is defending it quite comfortably.
Skunder wants to improve his position but Loompa is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa prevents Skunder from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loompa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loompa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skunder's head.
Ground and pound from Loompa.
Loompa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Loompa working over Skunder with some ground and pound. Skunder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Loompa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loompa winds up and cracks Skunder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Loompa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Skunder tries to clinch there but Loompa circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skunder shoots in but Loompa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loompa thumps Skunder with a low kick.
Loompa works Skunder's body with a nice hook.

Loompa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loompa lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loompa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loompa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Loompa works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa wants to free his trapped foot but Skunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Loompa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Loompa winds up and cracks Skunder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Loompa.
Loompa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skunder's head.
Loompa wants to pass to mount but Skunder is defending the position.
Loompa trying to control from half guard but Skunder is working away.
Loompa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Skunder kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Loompa drops an elbow to the side of Skunder's head.
Skunder trying to control here.
Loompa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa working Skunder over with strikes.
Shamus Skunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loompa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Loompa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loompa lands strikes from half guard.
Loompa working the head and body with strikes.
Loompa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Loompa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Loompa working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loompa tries to pass to full mount but Skunder defends it.
Loompa winds up and cracks Skunder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OOmpa Loompa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loompa connects with a nice short shot to Skunder's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
OOmpa Loompa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loompa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OOmpa Loompa!