PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaRusso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You're The Best!. Spiller has chosen I know you want me as his entrance music. Brandon Spiller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

LaRusso
vs
Spiller

182 cm
25
182 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
159 lbs
19 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny LaRusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Brandon Spiller!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiller checks a low kick from LaRusso.
LaRusso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spiller.

Spiller closes the distance and clinches.
LaRusso has Spiller pressed against the cage, preventing Spiller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spiller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiller presses LaRusso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spiller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

LaRusso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick and Spiller moves out of range easily.
Spiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spiller throws a shot from downtown. LaRusso moves away and avoids it.
Spiller blocks a leg kick.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses
and Spiller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LaRusso avoids a kick to the body.
Spiller dips to his left and cracks LaRusso with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller misses with a looping right.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spiller misses with a looping left.
LaRusso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spiller wants to clinch.
Spiller moves to clinch but LaRusso breaks away
and LaRusso counters with a right hand to the body.
LaRusso feints and then cracks Spiller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spiller down.

Spiller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
LaRusso tries to circle away but Spiller has him pinned against the cage.
Spiller lands a hook that snaps the head of LaRusso backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spiller lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaRusso backwards.
Spiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Spiller as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Spiller on the inside.
Spiller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spiller tries to throw a body punch but LaRusso avoids it by throwing Spiller back against the cage.
Spiller keeps control of LaRusso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spiller is looking to control LaRusso's arms but LaRusso gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spiller has his back to the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spiller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spiller throws a punch but it's blocked by LaRusso.
Spiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Spiller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso slips a jab and a cross from Spiller.
LaRusso keeps the fight on the outside.
Spiller lands a jab to the nose.
LaRusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from LaRusso does no damage.
LaRusso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spiller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiller connects with a high kick.
Spiller throws a head kick that misses.
LaRusso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LaRusso slips under a jab.
Spiller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller wants to clinch.
Spiller tries to clinch but LaRusso is having none of it.
LaRusso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spiller swings for the body but LaRusso moves out of range.
LaRusso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LaRusso throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spiller counters with a big head kick but LaRusso shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spiller tries to clinch up.
Spiller tries to clinch but LaRusso is having none of it.
Spiller thumps LaRusso with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Spiller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from LaRusso. Spiller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandon Spiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaRusso misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Spiller.
Spiller pivots, looking for a leg kick but LaRusso is out of range and Spiller settles back down.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spiller. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
LaRusso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiller was well out of range. Poor timing from LaRusso.
Nice jab there from Spiller.
Brandon Spiller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaRusso staying out of range there.
Spiller throws a head kick that half lands.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon Spiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spiller blocks a head kick by LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a wild body kick that Spiller sees coming a mile off.
LaRusso has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Spiller coming out on top.
LaRusso stuns Spiller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LaRusso wants to land a leg kick but Spiller is out of range.
Spiller blocks a head kick by LaRusso.
Spiller misses with an attempted mid kick.
LaRusso blocks a low kick nicely.
LaRusso misses with a body kick.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick
and Spiller counters with a good low kick that LaRusso was not able to check.
Spiller throws a low kick but LaRusso moves out of range easily.
Spiller's jab looks to have found its range, popping LaRusso under the eye.

Spiller rushes LaRusso and presses him up against the cage.
Spiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Spiller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spiller misses with the head strike.
Spiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spiller is trying to force a seperation but LaRusso has the dominant position.

Spiller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spiller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LaRusso finds it's way round the side to connect with Spiller's head.
LaRusso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Spiller closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiller is trying to break the clinch but LaRusso is controlling him.
Spiller swings wildly with an uppercut but LaRusso uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRusso blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spiller tries a body shot but LaRusso blocks it.

Spiller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spiller cracks LaRusso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spiller throws a hook but LaRusso blocks it.
LaRusso tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Spiller.
LaRusso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses.
Spiller misses with a head kick.
Spiller tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaRusso. Spiller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiller connects with a leg kick. LaRusso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LaRusso lands a head kick. Spiller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
LaRusso throws a head kick that half lands.
LaRusso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spiller.
Spiller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LaRusso thows a leg kick but Spiller checks it
and Spiller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LaRusso thinking.
Spiller throws a looping overhand right but LaRusso ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiller scores with a push kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRusso tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Spiller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

LaRusso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LaRusso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spiller counters with a good low kick that LaRusso was not able to check.
LaRusso swats away the attempt to clinch by Spiller.
Spiller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spiller tries to clinch but LaRusso moves out of range.
LaRusso tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Spiller blocks the leg kick.
Spiller misses with a combination
and LaRusso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spiller tries to clinch up.
Spiller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaRusso was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso cracks a nice hook into Spiller's ribs.
Spiller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaRusso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LaRusso is looking to wear down Spiller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spiller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spiller scores with a one two! LaRusso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LaRusso throws a front kick that sends Spiller stumbling back into the cage.
LaRusso throws a head kick but Spiller moves out of range.
Spiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spiller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spiller scores with a jab. LaRusso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
LaRusso takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaRusso throws a head kick but Spiller moves out of range.
LaRusso thows a leg kick but Spiller checks it

and Spiller moves into the clinch.
Spiller misses with a punch to the body.
Spiller tries a body shot but LaRusso blocks it.
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!
Spiller is trying to break the clinch but LaRusso is controlling him.
Spiller tries to work over LaRusso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaRusso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LaRusso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

LaRusso manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller throws a right hand that LaRusso ducks under and follows up with a left that LaRusso also avoids with ease.
Spiller is looking to chop away at LaRusso's legs.
Spiller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LaRusso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spiller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LaRusso has time to react.
LaRusso checks the leg kick nicely there.
LaRusso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spiller.
LaRusso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy body kick from Spiller
and LaRusso counters with a straight right hand.
LaRusso throws a head kick that Spiller semi-blocks.
Spiller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LaRusso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
LaRusso scores with a hook to the body.
Johnny LaRusso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spiller misses with the head strike.

Spiller manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiller moves away.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick and Spiller moves out of range easily.
Brandon Spiller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LaRusso wants to land a leg kick but Spiller is out of range.

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 Johnny LaRusso.
Well Spiller 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Spiller!