PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bitag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bitag
vs
Boxer

182 cm
22
150 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

165 cm
24
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Bitag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silent Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitag misses with a series of wild punches.

Bitag has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bitag decides to pull guard.
Boxer wants to pass the guard but Bitag is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Boxer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bitag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxer is one step ahead there.

Boxer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bitag dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bitag stays in close to Boxer's body and controls the position.

Bitag got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boxer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bitag has managed to get both his arms back between Boxer's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bitag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Boxer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bitag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boxer has momentary wrist control but Bitag slips an elbow through the middle.

Boxer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bitag is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Bitag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bitag works over Boxer with some ground and pound from guard.
Bitag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Bitag from controlling successfully.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bitag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boxer being controlled here, momentarily.
Bitag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bitag trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boxer has his foot on Bitag's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bitag works his way back into a safe position though.
Bitag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bitag 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.
Bitag has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bitag wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
Bitag working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bitag landing some decent shots from guard.
Bitag postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.

Boxer looking for a guillotine here but Bitag defends easily.
Bitag scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bitag is in close to Boxer's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boxer is on top in guard.

Bitag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Boxer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bitag manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boxer has Bitag in his guard.
Bitag connects with a couple of short punches.

Boxer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bitag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bitag drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bitag jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bitag with a flurry of punches that miss.

Boxer looking for a guillotine here but Bitag defends easily.
Bitag wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitag postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Bitag from controlling successfully.
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!
Bitag preventing the sweep.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bitag.
Bitag is stalling in the full guard.

Boxer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bitag can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bitag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bitag connects with a couple of short punches.
Bitag distracts Boxer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bitag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Bitag 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.

Bitag closes the distance and pushes Boxer back into the cage.

Bitag drags the fight down to the ground.

Boxer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bitag is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bitag has escaped and now he's on top!
Boxer wants to sweep but no luck.

Boxer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bitag defends well.
Bitag content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bitag chips away with some ground and pound.

Boxer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bitag defends it easily.
Bitag lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bitag content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitag connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitag wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitag cracks Boxer with a solid left hand.
Bitag cracks Boxer with a solid left hand.

Boxer is rocked!
Bitag trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Boxer is still in real trouble! Can Bitag finish him?

Boxer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bitag can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boxer is breathing heavily.

Bitag drops back looking for a leg! Boxer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boxer manages to kick Bitag off! Bitag jumps back into Boxer's guard.
Bitag content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Boxer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bitag can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boxer seems to have recovered his senses.
Bitag trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Boxer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bitag throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bitag.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Bitag from controlling successfully.
Ben Bitag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bitag is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boxer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bitag trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ben Bitag has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bitag changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boxer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bitag landing a few strikes.
Boxer manages to get back to half guard.
Boxer is looking to improve his position.
Bitag scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitag working the head and body with strikes.
Bitag uses his free foot to push down on Boxer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boxer.
Bitag looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Boxer covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Bitag!
Ben Bitag spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.