PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Mission (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiedis comes into the arena with Tupac blaring out of the sound system. Mission has chosen Rodeo Song as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kiedis
vs
Mission

180 cm
25
165 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

172 cm
24
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Kiedis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Mission!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiedis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mission paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Kiedis lands.
Kiedis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kiedis throws a shot to the body.
Kiedis scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mission.
Mission avoids the head kick by Kiedis.
Kiedis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mission.
Mission takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Mission closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mission lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mission is fighting to break Kiedis's control of his arms but Kiedis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kiedis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mission's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mission 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.
Mission is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mission wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiedis wants to stand and escape but instead Mission has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kiedis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kiedis holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis wants to sweep but no luck.
Mission engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mission throwing strikes but missing.
Mission stopping the sweep attempt from Kiedis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission working some strikes from top position.
Mission content to stall in guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mission misses with an uppercut. Kiedis saw that one coming.
Mission throws a series of punches but Kiedis avoids them all with ease.

Mission gets a double leg takedown into Kiedis's guard.
Kiedis wants to get back to his feet but Mission is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kiedis is controlling Mission's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mission is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiedis has wrist control.
Kiedis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mission wants to pass the guard but Kiedis is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Missionis looking to pass into half guard but Kiedis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kiedis is in guard.
Mission manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mission with shots to the head and body - Kiedis looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sid Mission will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mission takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kiedis throws a body punch but Mission moves out of range.
Kiedis throws a series of strikes that have Mission backpedaling.

It looks like Sid Mission has been cut.
Nice cross by Mission.
The fighters circling - Kiedis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiedis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mission is out of range.
Kiedis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mission jabs at Kiedis's body.
Kiedis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiedis scores with a leg kick.
Kiedis takes one to the side of the head.
Kiedis with a jab.
Kiedis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mission with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiedis misses with a double jab.
Kiedis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mission rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiedis counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mission misses the target.
Mission shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiedis pinned against the cage. Kiedis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mission has a takedown stuffed.
Mission misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kiedis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kiedis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mission uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiedis.
Kiedis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kiedis scores with a jab. Mission acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kiedis loads up on a big right hand but Mission slips the punch.
Kiedis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mission ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiedis moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis motions for Mission to come forward. Kiedis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiedis throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiedis scores with a nice body kick.
Mission misses with a straight left.
Mission throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiedis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiedis throws a low kick, looking for Mission's leg but Mission calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kiedis, right into the meat.
Kiedis is looking to clinch.
Kiedis motions for Mission to come forward. Kiedis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Mission shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mission showed some decent athleticism there.
Mission is trying to control. Kiedis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kiedis is looking for a sweep. Mission is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mission slows the pace down in half guard.
Mission trying to control from Kiedis's half guard. Kiedis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mission slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kiedis controlling Mission's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mission trying to control but Kiedis is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sid Mission hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mission rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiedis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiedis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiedis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mission connects with a body shot that sends Kiedis's belly button to the back.
Kiedis lands a head kick. Mission smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiedis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Kiedis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sid Mission's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A cross from Mission lands.
Mission punishes Kiedis's body with a nice straight punch.
Kiedis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mission throws a lazy right hand but Kiedis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiedis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kiedis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mission throws a body punch but Kiedis moves out of range.
Mission tries to clinch but Kiedis moves out of range.

Mission shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mission showed some decent athleticism there.
Kiedis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mission wants to control but Kiedis is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mission thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mission controlling the action here.
Mission is thwarting Kiedis's attempts to control the position.
Mission seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kiedis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sid Mission wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mission moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mission misses with an uppercut.

Mission looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mission not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mission winds up and cracks Kiedis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kiedis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mission scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mission takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiedis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiedis.
Mission wants to control from the top but Kiedis keeps moving.
Kiedis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kiedis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mission throwing strikes but missing.
Mission engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mission wants to control from the top but Kiedis keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mission accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mission sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sid Mission was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mission tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Mission does no damage.
Kiedis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mission's calf.
Kiedis misses with a low kick as Mission jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiedis throws a low kick but Mission avoids it.
Kiedis throws a leg kick but Mission sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiedis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Mission shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kiedis napping and manages to drive through into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Mission comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mission has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Mission!