PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craig Arnel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PitPat Spokesthing (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.

Arnel
vs
Spokesthing

173 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Montreal, Craig Arnel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, PitPat Spokesthing!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spokesthing has closed the distance and engaged Arnel in a clinch.
Spokesthing goes for a takedown attempt but Arnel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arnel looks for the body kick but Spokesthing saw that one coming.
Arnel with a lazy takedown attempt

and Spokesthing counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, if Spokesthing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arnel tries to roll over but Spokesthing keeps him under control.
Spokesthing wants to pass the guard but Arnel is defending well.
Spokesthing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arnel keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spokesthing is working away from the top position though.
Arnel wants to control the action here but instead Spokesthing manages to pass to full mount!
Spokesthing trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arnel tries to hold on but Spokesthing postures up.
Arnel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arnel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spokesthing wants to take a breather but Arnel is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Arnel wants to control but Spokesthing is keeping busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Spokesthing scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Arnel seems a little lost for a moment, as Spokesthing dominates the positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnel can't do much from the bottom here.

Spokesthing decides to stand back up.
Arnel tries to clinch but Spokesthing moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arnel gets a takedown into half guard.
Spokesthing wants to stand back up but Arnel manages to pass into side control.
Spokesthing is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Arnel wants to stand but Spokesthing has his arm trapped.
Arnel is looking to take a break and control but Spokesthing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing tries to buck Arnel off but Arnel is having none of it.

Spokesthing throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Spokesthing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnel manages to avoid it.

Arnel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spokesthing quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spokesthing is trying to control but Arnel passes into side control!
Spokesthing is trying to control Arnel's posture but Arnel avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spokesthing is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arnel off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PitPat Spokesthing dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Arnel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spokesthing sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arnel somewhat.

Spokesthing looking to score a takedown here. Arnel is defending well but Spokesthing drives through and ends up in Arnel's guard.
Arnel keeping moving, preventing Spokesthing from controlling successfully.
Spokesthing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnel is wriggling around but Spokesthing manages to pass to half guard.
Spokesthing with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spokesthing seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spokesthing is looking to take a break and control but Arnel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spokesthing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arnel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spokesthing scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Spokesthing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arnel has hold of Spokesthing's hands but Spokesthing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing throwing shots but Arnel is blocking nicely.
Spokesthing moves into full mount! Arnel won't be happy about that!
Arnel tries to lock up and control but Spokesthing gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spokesthing controlling from mount.
Arnel is desperately trying to improve his position but Spokesthing has a good base and remains in mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spokesthing takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing prevents Arnel from getting the reversal.
Arnel is working hard here to advance position.
Spokesthing controlling from the full mount.
Spokesthing lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Arnel hang on?
Spokesthing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arnel is looking to escape.
PitPat Spokesthing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arnel is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing controlling from mount.
Arnel working to try and regain half guard.
Spokesthing tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spokesthing lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PitPat Spokesthing 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! This is the final round!

Spokesthing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spokesthing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arnel defends it nicely.

Spokesthing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arnel tries to pull guard but Spokesthing holds him up against the cage and eventually Arnel drops back down to his feet.
Arnel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spokesthing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arnel is trying to pull guard but Spokesthing turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Arnel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spokesthing stops a takedown attempt from Arnel.
Spokesthing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spokesthing walks away with a smile on his face. Arnel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spokesthing looks for a takedown but Arnel sprawls well.
Spokesthing looks for a takedown but Arnel sprawls well.
Spokesthing scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arnel in his tracks.
Spokesthing gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Arnel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arnel leaves Spokesthing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spokesthing throws a series of punches but Arnel avoids them all with ease.
Arnel wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spokesthing is defended easily by Arnel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spokesthing as he avoids it easily.
Arnel avoids a kick to the body.

Spokesthing instigates a clinch.
Spokesthing tries for a takedown but Arnel manages to get underhooks.
Spokesthing fails to pull guard.
Spokesthing has Arnel pressed against the cage, preventing Arnel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Spokesthing pulls guard.

Spokesthing scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Spokesthing closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spokesthing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnel is trying to control Spokesthing's posture but Spokesthing avoids it.

Spokesthing stands up and beckons Arnel to his feet.
Spokesthing throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Arnel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arnel.
Spokesthing tries to strike from the bottom.
Arnel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spokesthing wants to stand and escape but Arnel is having none of it.
Spokesthing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arnel is one step ahead there.
Spokesthing keeping moving, preventing Arnel from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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!
Arnel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spokesthing is trying to control Arnel's posture but Arnel avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
PitPat Spokesthing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spokesthing 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PitPat Spokesthing!
A relieved looking PitPat Spokesthing thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.