PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between bb bb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Awesome has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with bb bb's chin.

bb
vs
Awesome

169 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
187 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Happy Pills

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, bb bb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Awesome!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awesome looks to throw a body kick
and bb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Awesome moves into the clinch successfully.
Awesome is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but bb is defending well.
Awesome fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Awesome pulls guard successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Awesome is looking for a triangle but bb pushes his legs off easily.

Awesome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Awesome keeping full guard, as bb tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bb wants to control from the top but Awesome keeps moving.
bb is really struggling to control Awesome but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Awesome trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
bb trying to control but Awesome is working from the bottom.
Awesome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of bb bb.
Awesome has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from bb finds it's way round the side to connect with Awesome's head.
Awesome shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with bb but bb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
bb bb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Awesome.
A big right from bb misses.
bb bb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
bb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Awesome at a distance.
bb misses with a lunging right hand

and Awesome counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Awesome pulls bb into guard.
bb showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Awesome trying to control the position.
Awesome looking for a sweep. Not yet Awesome, not yet.
bb trying to control but Awesome is working from the bottom.
bb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
bb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Awesome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Awesome pulls bb in close to his closed guard and prevents bb from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because bb bb wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Awesome misses with a straight left.
bb misses with a hook. Awesome ducked under it nicely.
Awesome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as bb sprawls well. bb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Awesome gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Awesome.

Awesome clinches up with bb and pushes him back against the cage.

Awesome jumps guard and drags bb to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
bb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
bb tries to free his leg and advance position but Awesome is retaining full guard.
Awesome seems keen to control bb's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bb wants to pass the guard but Awesome is keeping the position.
bb looking to sit in guard and control but Awesome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Awesome wants to stand but bb is controlling his posture from full guard.
Awesome won't allow bb to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now bb is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that bb bb will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Awesome shoots in but bb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
bb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Awesome.
Awesome fails with the takedown.
bb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Awesome checks it well.
bb misses with a body punch
and Awesome counters with a right hand to the body.
Awesome tries to close the distance and clinch up but bb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
bb thows a leg kick but Awesome checks it
and Awesome counters with a two punch combo.
bb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
bb tried to score with a low kick but Awesome checks it.
Awesome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from bb.
Awesome is trying hard to land a takedown here. bb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
bb bb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Awesome.
Awesome shoots in for a takedown but bb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with bb but bb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
bb misses with a lunging right hand
and Awesome counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Awesome is breathing heavily.
bb feints and then cracks Awesome's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Awesome down.
bb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Awesome staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from bb, right into the meat.
bb cracks the inside of Awesome's front leg.
bb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Awesome manages to avoid it.
Awesome fails with the takedown.
Awesome takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
bb throws a low kick but Awesome moves out of range easily.
bb lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from bb.
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!
bb throws out a loose jab but Awesome uses good head movement to avoid it.
bb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Awesome's head backwards.
bb dips to his left and cracks Awesome with an uppercut!
bb scores with a sloppy right hand. Awesome should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Awesome.
bb bb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Awesome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from bb.
Awesome shoots in and drives through. bb sprawls well.
bb bb is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Awesome blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by bb. That's going to slow Awesome down.
bb moves out of range as Awesome throws a body kick.
A big left from bb misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awesome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from bb.
bb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
bb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
bb with a jab.
bb misses the shot to the body.
bb connects with a solid leg kick.
Awesome shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with bb but bb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
bb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Awesome avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from bb misses.
Awesome tries to clinch up.
A big left from bb misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as bb sprawls well. bb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Awesome gets slowly back to his feet.
bb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
bb could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
bb throws a front kick aimed at Awesome's knee but Awesome avoids it well.
bb cracks Awesome with a good jab.
Awesome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts bb as he jumps to the side.
Awesome lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
bb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Awesome is able to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bb misses with a hook
and Awesome counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Awesome shoots in but bb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Awesome moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bb bb dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Awesome fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with bb, pushing him back against the cage.
bb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Awesome avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Awesome's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Awesome shoots in looking for a takedown but bb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Awesome's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Awesome with that takedown attempt.
bb swings for the body but Awesome moves out of range.
bb throws an overhand right that lands on Awesome's shoulder, as Awesome tries to avoid the shot.
bb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from bb.
bb misses with a looping right.
bb throws a shot to the body.
bb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from bb, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bb misses with a low kick.
bb connects with a solid leg kick.
bb thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - bb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Awesome's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
bb thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from bb as Awesome shoots in.
bb bb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Awesome.
Awesome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A leg kick checked by Awesome.
bb misses with a low kick as Awesome jumps back.
bb misses with a looping left.
Awesome checks the leg kick.
bb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
bb throws the left hand but Awesome avoids the punch easily.
Awesome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
bb bb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Awesome.
bb misses with a low kick.
Awesome swinging wildly here.
bb swats away the attempt to clinch by Awesome.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Awesome - that will leave a mark!
bb blocks the body kick.
Jab by bb.
bb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Awesome takes a shot right to the bread basket.
bb misses with an uppercut. Awesome saw that one coming.

Awesome has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awesome has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by bb after a bit of a struggle.

Awesome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Awesome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Awesome moves out of range of the strikes.
Awesome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
bb thumps Awesome with a low kick.
Awesome has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from bb finds it's way round the side to connect with Awesome's head.
Awesome closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
bb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
bb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
bb throws a body punch but Awesome moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome shoots for a takedown but bb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
bb misses with a hook.
Awesome has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from bb.
A chopping leg kick lands by bb.
bb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
bb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Awesome shoots in and drives through. bb sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from bb, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
bb missing with a left hand there. Awesome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Awesome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from bb finds it's way through Awesome's defenses.
Awesome checks a low kick from bb.
Johnny Awesome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Awesome delivers a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
bb bb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for bb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bb bb!