PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Attero Dominatus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slug Bert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominatus comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Attero Dominatus. Attero Dominatus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Slug Bert's chin.

Dominatus
vs
Bert

167 cm
26
146 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Attero Dominatus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slug Bert!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bert is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bert moves into full mount! Dominatus won't be happy about that!
Dominatus is trying to escape the mount.
Bert looking to control but Dominatus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bert prevents Dominatus from getting the reversal.
Dominatus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dominatus has hold of Bert's hands but Bert slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dominatus wants to improve his position but Bert is controlling well.
Bert keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dominatus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bert pulls his head out easily.
Dominatus wants to control but Bert is keeping busy.
Bert prevents Dominatus from improving his position.
Dominatus gets back to full guard.
Bert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bert postures up.
Bert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominatus trying to control the position.
Dominatus keeping moving, preventing Bert from controlling successfully.

Dominatus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bert defends it easily.
Dominatus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bert postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominatus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Slug Bert hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Bert gets the takedown into side control.
Bert scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bert is putting a hurting on Dominatus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bert trying to control the position but Dominatus is working away.
Dominatus tries to buck Bert off but Bert is having none of it.
Bert scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dominatus to see if he's OK.
Bert scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dominatus tries to bench press Bert off him but Bert keeps the position.
Dominatus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bert's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bert trying to control from half guard but Dominatus is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bert trying to control the pace.
Bert trying to mount his opponent but Dominatus defends it.
Dominatus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dominatus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dominatus is keen to just control but Bert is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bert is trying to maintain the position but Dominatus is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominatus wants to pass the guard but Bert is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slug Bert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bert dives in and grabs Dominatus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dominatus pushes down on Bert's head and hops out.
Dominatus slaps away a takedown attempt from Bert, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Bert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dominatus's half guard.
Nice strikes from Bert there.
Bert slips a nice elbow through Dominatus's hands, connecting with Dominatus's forehead.
Dominatus gets full guard.
Bert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bert's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bert is in close to Dominatus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bertis looking to pass into half guard but Dominatus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dominatus is in guard.
Dominatus is fighting to break Bert's control of his arms but Bert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominatus looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominatus is one step ahead there.
Dominatus stops Bert from standing up.
Dominatus looking to pass the guard.
Dominatus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dominatus circles away.
Attero Dominatus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slug Bert.
Bert shoots in but Dominatus avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Bert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dominatus gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bert scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dominatus manages to get to full guard.
Bert wants to control from the top but Dominatus keeps moving.
Bert looking to pass the guard.
Bert works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominatus pushes Bert off looking to stand but Bert dives back in and keeps control.
Bert is stalling here. Dominatus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bert seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dominatus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bert is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dominatus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bert is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Dominatus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bert rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dominatus's guard! Nice work there by Bert!
Bert won't allow Dominatus to sweep him here.
Bert wants to control from the top but Dominatus keeps moving.
Bert landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bert works over Dominatus with some ground and pound from guard.

Dominatus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominatus is trying to keep Bert in close.
Bert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bert throwing strikes from guard but Dominatus blocks nicely.
Bert distracts Dominatus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bert tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominatus is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bert lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Dominatus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slug Bert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dominatus swivels and escapes.
Bert with a poor takedown
and Dominatus counters with a head kick. That will keep Bert thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bert.
Attero Dominatus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slug Bert.
Dominatus misses with a body kick.
Bert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dominatus defends it nicely.
Bert with a poor takedown
enabling Dominatus to counter with a crisp jab.
Bert shoots and misses
and Dominatus counters with a straight right hand.
Bert blocks the body kick.
Bert doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Dominatus to counter with a crisp jab.
Bert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bert shoots in looking for a takedown but Dominatus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bert shoots for a double leg takedown but Dominatus sprawls well. He's pushed Bert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bert shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bert was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dominatus tries to hold on but Bert postures up.
Dominatus is looking to get to half guard.
Bert is landing with some decent strikes but Dominatus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bert in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dominatus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bert in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bert with the ground and pound from mount.
Bert landing strikes from the mount.
Bert wants to control but Dominatus has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bert lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bert missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bert trying to control from half guard but Dominatus is working away.
Nice strikes from Bert there.
Dominatus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dominatus.
Bert throws a big right hand that misses.
Bert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bert postures up.

Bert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bert wants to pass the guard but Dominatus is keeping the position.
Bert won't allow Dominatus to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bert wants to control from the top but Dominatus keeps moving.
Bert scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bert postures up.
Dominatus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dominatus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dominatus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bert is aware though and is defending well.
Bert is in close to Dominatus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dominatus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bert is one step ahead there.
Bert is in close to Dominatus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bert slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bert wants to pass the guard but Dominatus is keeping the position.
Bert works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bert is looking to take a break and control but Dominatus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bert lands a nice short elbow.
Dominatus is pressing down on Bert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominatus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bert's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bert connects with a couple of short punches.
Attero Dominatus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slug Bert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominatus is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slug Bert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bert winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slug Bert!
Slug Bert decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.