PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ten Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sixteen
vs
Warner

180 cm
21
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
181 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ten Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maverick Warner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixteen throws a jab when Warner was well out of range.
Warner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warner tries to clinch there but Sixteen circles away.
Warner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sixteen counters with a big head kick but Warner shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Warner.
Sixteen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sixteen counters with an outside leg kick.
Warner swings widly with a right hand
and Sixteen counters with a thumping low kick.
Warner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sixteen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sixteen misses with a low kick.
Warner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warner misses with a few strikes there.
Sixteen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warner finds it's way round the side to connect with Sixteen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warner throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sixteen connects with a jab.
Sixteen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sixteen throws out a powerful jab.
Sixteen thuds a left hand into Warner's body.
Sixteen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Warner. Warner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Warner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sixteen scores with a decent looking hook.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sixteen's head.
Maverick Warner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sixteen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Sixteen.
Sixteen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen misses with the combination.
Sixteen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warner.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sixteen, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warner checks a leg kick.
Sixteen cracks the inside of Warner's front leg.
Sixteen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sixteen scores with a jab. Warner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ten Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Warner misses.
Sixteen looks to land a combination but Warner avoids it well.
Sixteen thuds a left hand into Warner's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sixteen.
Warner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sixteen.
Warner throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Warner blocks the low kick.
Sixteen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sixteen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sixteen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sixteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Warner is just out of range.
Warner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warner takes one on the button.
A left and a right from Warner both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Ten Sixteen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sixteen drives through with a takedown into Warner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen is fighting to break Warner's control of his arms but Warner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Sixteen from controlling successfully.
Sixteen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Warner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sixteen checks a leg kick.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ten Sixteen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ten Sixteen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Warner tries to close the distance and clinch but Sixteen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sixteen misses with a low kick as Warner jumps back.
Warner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warner throws a nice looking combination but Sixteen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sixteen is looking to slow Warner down with leg kicks.
Sixteen 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sixteen.

Sixteen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Warner's guard.
Sixteen wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
Sixteen is looking to work some ground and pound but Warner has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner keeping full guard, as Sixteen tries to pass.
Sixteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ten Sixteen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Good exchange - Sixteen coming out on top.
Sixteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warner.
A slow jab from Warner misses its intended target.
Sixteen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warner is looking to clinch but Sixteen is avoiding it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sixteen - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Sixteen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen throws out a powerful jab.
Warner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sixteen can pounce on him.
Warner misses with a body shot.
Warner checks a leg kick.
Sixteen misses with a hook. Warner ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Warner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Sixteen.
Ten Sixteen is winning the standup battle so far.

Warner moves into the clinch.
Sixteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warner blocks a body shot from Sixteen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sixteen looking for a takedown.
Warner letting Sixteen take a breather here.
Sixteen taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner prevents a body shot from Sixteen.
Warner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sixteen has him pressed against the cage.
Warner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Warner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Warner is trying to pull guard but Sixteen has him pressed against the cage.
Sixteen lands a shoulder strike.

Warner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sixteen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sixteen throws a leg kick that misses.
Warner misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Sixteen is predictable there
and Warner counters with a one-two to the body.
Warner takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Warner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sixteen.
Sixteen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warner at a distance.
Sixteen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warner.
Maverick Warner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warner moves forwards but Sixteen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sixteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warner was well out of range. Poor timing from Sixteen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Warner.
Warner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sixteen feints and then cracks Warner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warner down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sixteen feints and then cracks Warner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warner down.
Warner lands with a nice combination. Sixteen backs away looking to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Sixteen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ten Sixteen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ten Sixteen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sixteen connects with a leg kick. Warner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Sixteen misses.
Warner blocks a head kick by Sixteen.
Warner throws a sloppy head kick
and Sixteen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sixteen can pounce on him.
Sixteen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sixteen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warner. That did some damage!
Sixteen throws a low kick, looking for Warner's leg but Warner calmly moves out of range.
Warner throws a jab when Sixteen was well out of range.
Sixteen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warner on the side of the head.
Sixteen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sixteen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Sixteen does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen misses with a few strikes there.
Warner drops his hands momentarily and Sixteen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sixteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sixteen cracks Warner with an open hand slap.
Warner swinging wildly here.
Sixteen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warner doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sixteen.
Sixteen misses with a low kick as Warner jumps back.
Sixteen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sixteen.
A jab from Sixteen misses.
Sixteen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warner circles away quickly and effectively.
Sixteen misses with an uppercut.
Warner connects with an inside leg kick.
Sixteen connects with a jab.
Warner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warner tries a head kick but it misses.
Warner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sixteen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Warner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sixteen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Warner looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Warner keeping full guard, as Sixteen tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warner is on top in guard.

Warner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sixteen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warner has managed to get both his arms back between Sixteen's legs - danger averted.
Warner is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen can't keep his opponent in guard - Warner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warner trying to control the action but Sixteen is working from the bottom.
Warner stalling.

Warner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ten Sixteen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ten Sixteen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Warner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sixteen throws an overhand right that lands on Warner's shoulder, as Warner tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sixteen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sixteen.
Warner misses with a wild combination.
Sixteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Sixteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sixteen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Warner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sixteen misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Sixteen misses
and Warner counters with a three punch combo that has Sixteen backing up. Sixteen nods at Warner to acknowledge the strikes.
Sixteen feints and then cracks Warner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warner down.
Sixteen checks a leg kick.
Sixteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Warner is just out of range.
Sixteen swinging wildly here.
Sixteen slips a jab and a cross from Warner.
Warner blocks a head kick by Sixteen.
Warner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen misses with a wild combination.
Sixteen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warner's calf.
Nice uppercut there from Sixteen.
Sixteen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sixteen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sixteen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warner counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warner misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Warner is predictable there
and Sixteen counters with a low kick, right behind Warner 's knee.
Sixteen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sixteen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sixteen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sixteen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warner.
Warner scores with a sloppy right hand. Sixteen should have avoided that one.
Warner throws a nice looking combination but Sixteen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sixteen digs a good hook to Warner's body.
Warner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sixteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warner moves away.

Sixteen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Warner on his heels. He'll look to pass Warner's guard now, I'm sure.
Sixteen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sixteen looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen looking to sit in guard and control but Warner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sixteen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warner tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixteen is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warner works over Sixteen with some ground and pound from guard.
Warner slips nicely into half guard.
Sixteen pushes Warner off looking to stand but Warner dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ten Sixteen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ten Sixteen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Warner misses with a series of wild punches.
Sixteen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sixteen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warner fails to land with a series of punches.
Warner doesn't manage to clinch there - Sixteen circles away.
Sixteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sixteen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sixteen throws a sloppy head kick and Warner moves out of range easily.
Sixteen fails to land with a series of punches.
Warner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sixteen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner misses with a double jab.
Sixteen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Warner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Warner lands with a cross.
Sixteen misses with an uppercut. Warner saw that one coming.
Sixteen lands a right hook to the body.

Sixteen gets a double leg takedown into Warner's guard.
Sixteen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sixteen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Warner has Sixteen pulled in close to control his posture.
Sixteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Warner is trying to keep Sixteen in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ten Sixteen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sixteen.
Sixteen misses with a double jab.
Warner is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sixteen blocks the body kick.
Warner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Warner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sixteen jabs Warner right on the nose. Warner blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Warner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sixteen throws a leg kick which misses Warner's front leg but catches the back leg as Warner tries to avoid it.
Warner throws a right hand that Sixteen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sixteen also avoids with ease.
Sixteen lands a head shot.
Sixteen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sixteen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sixteen checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from Sixteen. Those never looked like landing.
Sixteen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warner motions for Sixteen to come forward. Warner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sixteen connects with a body shot.
Sixteen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Warner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sixteen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sixteen.
Warner tries to bum rush Sixteen with a series of wild strikes but Sixteen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warner as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sixteen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warner moves in looking to clinch but Sixteen pushes him off.
Maverick Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ten Sixteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ten Sixteen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sixteen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ten Sixteen!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ten Sixteen!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ten Sixteen!

Ten Sixteen wins by unanimous decision!