PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Lecic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bang Bang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marko Lecic's chin.

Bang
vs
Lecic

188 cm
28
220 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

188 cm
30
215 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marko Lecic!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Lecic closes the distance but Bang moves to the side
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lecic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lecic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lecic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bang lands a right hook 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!
Bang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lecic tries to clinch but Bang moves out of range.
Lecic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bang counters with a low kick, right behind Lecic 's knee.
Bang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bang throws a jab but it's blocked by Lecic.
Bang cracks Lecic with an open hand slap.

Lecic closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lecic backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Lecic.
Bang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bang pressing his opponent against the cage.

Bang breaks the clinch.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lecic.
Lecic misses with a body shot.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Lecic tries to bum rush Bang with a series of wild strikes but Bang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bang swings for the body but Lecic moves out of range.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Lecic closes the distance and clinches.
Bang lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lecic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Lecic controls the action.
Bang trying to control the position but instead, Lecic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bang into the cage.
Lecic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lecic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bang taking a breather.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lecic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lecic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Lecic lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Lecic - that landed with a thud.
Bang lands a hook that snaps the head of Lecic backwards.
Bang blocks a body shot from Lecic.
Bang is trying to break free.
Lecic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lecic is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Lecic fails to land.
Bang tries to break the clinch but Lecic is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang throws a punch but it's blocked by Lecic.
Lecic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang working aggressively here.
Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lecic prevents a body shot from Bang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecic misses with a punch to the body.
Lecic lands a nice shot to the body.
Lecic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Lecic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lecic lands a shoulder strike.
Lecic gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lecic works on Bang's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
A short right from Lecic.
Lecic just leaning against Bang, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lecic blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lecic misses with a punch to the body.
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 Bang Bang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lecic darts in and clinches Bang up against the cage.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Bang misses with some punches.
Bang is looking to control Lecic's arms but Lecic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bang has his back to the cage.

Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Bang.
Lecic with a jab.
Bang misses with a hook.
Lecic is looking to clinch.
Bang scores with a shot to the body.
Lecic doesn't manage to clinch there - Bang circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lecic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lecic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Bang Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang throws a right hand that Lecic ducks under and follows up with a left that Lecic also avoids with ease.
Lecic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Bang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lecic at a distance.
Bang tries a low kick but Lecic avoids it.
Bang misses with a few strikes there.
Lecic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lecic pushes Bang up against the cage in a clinch.

Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lecic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lecic.
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Lecic lands with an overhand left.
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!
Lecic misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Lecic slips the punch.
Lecic wants to clinch.

Lecic clinches with his opponent.
Bang tries to stall but Lecic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bang prevents a body shot from Lecic.
Lecic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lecic just leaning against Bang, taking a breather.
Lecic tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lecic blocks a body shot from Bang.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Lecic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang misses with some punches.
Lecic trying to control the position but instead, Bang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lecic into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecic can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
Bang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lecic up against the cage.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Lecic controls the action.
Lecic blocks a body shot from Bang.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lecic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lecic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Lecic controls the action.
Bang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lecic backwards.
Lecic letting Bang take a breather here.
Bang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a punch but it's blocked by Lecic.
Bang throws a punch but it's blocked by Lecic.
Lecic is struggling to control the position.
Bang throws an elbow that misses.
Lecic prevents a body shot from Bang.
Bang lands a left hand.
Bang is trying to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lecic misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang lands a shoulder strike.
Lecic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Come on Bang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bang tries a knee to the head but Lecic blocks it.
The referee calls for Lecic to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bang Bang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lecic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bang sizes up Lecic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lecic throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Lecic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Lecic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bang rather than just go for the knockout.
Bang misses with a low kick as Lecic jumps back.
Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lecic misses with the combination.
Lecic looks to clinch
and Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lecic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bang paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecic misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a left and a right that stings Lecic.
Lecic misses with a low kick.
Marko Lecic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bang, as that shot connected.
Bang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.

Lecic darts in and clinches Bang up against the cage.
Bang tries to work over Lecic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lecic misses with a punch to the body.
Bang works on Lecic's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang scores with a shot to the side of Lecic's head.
Lecic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lecic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lecic.
Marko Lecic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bang slows down the pace here.
Lecic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Bang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lecic.
Come on Bang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lecic misses with a punch to the body.
Bang looking to slow down the pace here.
Lecic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lecic blocks a body shot from Bang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecic is struggling to control the position.
Lecic is looking to control Bang's arms but Bang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lecic has his back to the cage.

Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lecic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lecic moves to clinch but Bang breaks away
and Bang counters with a nice body shot.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Lecic throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Lecic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lecic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Lecic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang scores with a jab to the body.
Bang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lecic tries to clinch there but Bang circles away.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Lecic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bang duly obliges.
Lecic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bang can pounce on him.
Lecic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bang works Lecic's body with a nice hook.
Lecic tries to clinch but Bang is having none of it.
Bang Bang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bang scores with a sloppy right hand. Lecic should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bang Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bang, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

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