PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Ftw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Skarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ftw
vs
Skarface

200 cm
27
250 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

191 cm
21
278 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Ftw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Skarface!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ftw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skarface counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ftw fails with the takedown
and Skarface cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Skarface misses.
Skarface tries to land a leg kick but Ftw saw it coming and moves away.
Ftw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skarface counters with a series of strikes. Ftw will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Ftw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ftw with a poor takedown
and Skarface makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skarface moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skarface lands with an overhand left.
Ftw fails with the takedown
and Skarface counters with a one-two 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!
Ftw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ftw tries for a takedown but Skarface circles away easily
and Skarface counters with a nice leg kick.
Ftw is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Skarface - just one landing.
Ftw fails with the takedown
and Skarface counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ftw thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarface pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skarface catches Ftw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body kick from Skarface.
Skarface looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ftw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skarface counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ftw shoots and misses
and Skarface counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skarface lands with an uppercut that bounces Ftw off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skarface closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skarface dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skarface lands a right hook to the body.

Skarface gets a clinch.
Skarface is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skarface working Ftw over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Skarface.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ftw. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarface is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Skarface.
Ftw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Skarface scores with a hook to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skarface.
Skarface misses with a punch to the body.
Skarface goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skarface lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarface has Ftw pressed against the cage.
Skarface pushes off an throws an elbow but Ftw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skarface throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skarface crunches a lovely knee into Ftw's ribcage.
Skarface lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skarface works on Ftw's body with a couple of short punches.
Skarface is leaning against Ftw and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Skarface lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ftw.
A short right from Skarface.
Skarface misses with a punch to the body.
Ftw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skarface lands a nice shot to the body.
Skarface presses Ftw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skarface scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarface has Ftw pressed against the cage.
Skarface is working Ftw over against the cage.
Skarface is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Skarface on the inside.
A body shot lands from Skarface.
Skarface works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skarface lands a hook that snaps the head of Ftw backwards.
Ftw tries to circle away but Skarface has him pinned against the cage.
Skarface lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skarface landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skarface lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Skarface.
Skarface just leaning against Ftw, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Skarface.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Skarface scores with a jab to the body.
Ftw with a poor takedown

and Skarface counters by clinching up.
Skarface lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ftw or not.
Ftw avoiding damage as Skarface throws knees to the body.
Skarface works on Ftw's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skarface continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Skarface struggles to land a body shot inside as Ftw controls his hands.
Skarface trying to land knees to the body.
Skarface is pressed up against the cage. Ftw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skarface down to the mat. Skarface avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Skarface moves into range and clinches up with Ftw.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Skarface takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ftw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skarface lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ftw can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ftw is trying to break free.
Ftw tries to break free but Skarface pushes him back against the cage.
Ftw blocks an elbow strike from Skarface.
Skarface tries to work over Ftw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ftw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skarface pushes Ftw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skarface stalling.
Skarface comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Bjj Ftw has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Skarface taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Skarface's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Skarface lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ftw backwards.
Skarface is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ftw is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Skarface.
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!
Skarface is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tony Skarface seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarface digs a right hand underneath Ftw's ribcage. Ftw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skarface using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skarface unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ftw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skarface pushes Ftw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ftw takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Skarface.
Ftw letting Skarface take a breather here.
Skarface scores with a hook to the body.
Skarface lands a nice shot to the body.
Skarface goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarface lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skarface misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ftw is trying to break the clinch but Skarface has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skarface throws an elbow but misses.
Skarface tries a knee to the head but Ftw blocks it.
Skarface lands an uppercut.
Skarface throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skarface taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarface softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ftw is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Ftw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skarface digs a right hand into Ftw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ftw's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skarface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skarface misses with a body punch.
Ftw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ftw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skarface pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ftw tries to break the clinch but Skarface is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ftw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ftw avoiding damage as Skarface throws knees to the body.
Skarface struggles to land a body shot inside as Ftw controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ftw can't break the clinch.
Skarface scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Skarface.
Skarface lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Skarface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bjj Ftw's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Skarface there.
Ftw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skarface counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ftw misses with a takedown
and Skarface counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ftw misses with a takedown attempt
and Skarface counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Ftw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skarface.
Skarface scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ftw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Skarface moves into the clinch.
Come on Skarface - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Skarface struggles to land a body shot inside as Ftw controls his hands.
Skarface misses with a body punch.
Ftw is trying to push Skarface away but Skarface has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skarface trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Skarface.
Skarface lands with a right to the head.
Skarface lands a nice elbow.
Ftw working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Skarface.
Skarface working Ftw over with knees to the body.
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!
The referee calls for Skarface to work.
Ftw wants to take the fight to the mat but Skarface manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skarface lands with a left to the head.
Skarface taking a breather.
Ftw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skarface gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skarface gets through Ftw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarface lands an elbow just above Ftw 's eye.
Skarface unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hand to the body from Skarface.
Skarface goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skarface holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skarface throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skarface tries a body shot but Ftw blocks it.
Skarface keeps control of Ftw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skarface stalling.
Skarface receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Skarface lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skarface holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ftw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skarface is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skarface tries a body shot but Ftw blocks it.
Ftw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skarface pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skarface misses with a knee to the head.
Skarface gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ftw.
Ftw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skarface cracks Ftw with a nice body shot.
Ftw avoids the elbow strike from Skarface, against the cage.
Skarface stalling against the cage.
Skarface throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarface slows down the pace here.
Ftw is looking for a takedown.
Skarface dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ftw blocks a body shot from Skarface.
Nice body punch from Skarface - that landed with a thud.
Skarface misses with a body punch.
Skarface softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ftw wants to break free but Skarface has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ftw wants a takedown.
Skarface holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bjj Ftw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Skarface is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skarface tries to work over Ftw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Skarface comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skarface 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Skarface!
A victorious Tony Skarface thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.