PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring It. Ricky Ponting could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nycky Downtime's chin.

Ponting
vs
Downtime

170 cm
30
160 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

176 cm
33
159 lbs
27 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

The Adrenaline Matrix

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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Ponting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nycky Downtime!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downtime on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Downtime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Downtime ducks under a wild hook from Ponting.
Downtime digs a good hook to Ponting's body.
Ponting throws a jab but it's blocked by Downtime.
Ponting misses with a double jab

and Downtime counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Downtime wants to take the fight to the mat but Ponting manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ponting tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ponting takes an elbow to the temple.

Downtime jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ponting accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Downtime managing to control the position.
Ponting wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting postures up in Downtime's guard and throws a big left but Downtime blocks it.
Ponting wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Ponting is really struggling to control Downtime but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ricky Ponting just wasn't active enough.

Ponting shoots in and gets a takedown into Downtime's guard.
Ponting throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downtime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponting trying to control but Downtime is working from the bottom.
Ponting throws an elbow that misses. Downtime uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ponting's guard. Nice move by Downtime!
Ponting is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Thunder Dome that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Downtime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ponting swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting keeping moving, preventing Downtime from controlling successfully.
Ponting tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponting controlling Downtime's posture.
Downtime trying to control but Ponting is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Downtime looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Nycky Downtime has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ponting throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime throws a sloppy head kick and Ponting moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Downtime misses.
Downtime throws a good cross that connects.
Downtime takes one on the button.
Ponting missing with a left hand there. Downtime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ponting scores with a nice strike.
Downtime fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Ponting is predictable there

and Downtime counters with a shoot takedown. Ponting fights it but they end up in guard.
Ponting keeping moving, preventing Downtime from controlling successfully.

Ponting escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Downtime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ponting is looking to stand back up but Downtime counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ponting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime tries to stand and escape but Ponting is controlling the position.
Downtime is taking a breather. Ponting says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Downtime.
Ponting is looking to improve his position.
Ponting wants to control but Downtime is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downtime sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ponting defending well though.
Ponting is looking to improve his position.
Downtime is thwarting Ponting's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nycky Downtime will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ponting rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Downtime counter with a right hand.
Ponting throws a left and a right that both miss
and Downtime counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ponting closes this distance looking for a takedown but Downtime circles away.
Ricky Ponting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downtime needs to keep his hands up - Ponting had a free shot at his head there.
Ponting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ponting scores with a hook.
Downtime throws a head kick that half lands.
Downtime throws a head kick but Ponting moves out of range.
Ponting looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponting throws a lazy uppercut
and Downtime counters with a right hand to the body.
Downtime scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ponting misses with a few strikes there.
Downtime lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting misses with a shot to the body
and Downtime counters with a two punch combo.
Downtime keeps Ponting at a distance using the push kick.
Downtime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ponting needs to keep his hands up - Downtime had a free shot at his head there.
Downtime misses with a body kick.
Downtime misses with a hook to the body
and Ponting counters with a one-two to the body.
Downtime keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ponting throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Ponting.
Downtime throws a jab but it's blocked by Ponting.
No luck for Ponting with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Ponting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponting throws an off balance right hand
and Downtime counters with a straight right hand.
Nycky Downtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downtime plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponting is trying hard to land a takedown here. Downtime sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Downtime misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Downtime lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ponting doesn't seem phased though.
Downtime misses with a double jab.
Ponting looks for a takedown but Downtime sprawls well.
Downtime misses with a head kick.
Ponting misses with a right hand

and Downtime decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ponting's guard.
Ponting controls Downtime momentarily but Downtime frees himself.
Downtime trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ponting's guard.
Downtime throwing strikes from guard but Ponting blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime looking to sit in guard and control but Ponting gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Downtime pulls Ponting in close to prevent any damage.
Downtime trying to keep a closed guard but Ponting is proving a slippery customer.
Nycky Downtime has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ponting wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Ponting with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime is trying to control the position but Ponting postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nycky Downtime.
Downtime tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downtime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ponting lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Downtime misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Ponting.
Downtime throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ponting with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Downtime to score with a decent uppercut.
Ponting fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nycky Downtime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Downtime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Ponting feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Downtime looking for a sweep. Not yet Downtime, not yet.
Ponting is looking to advance position but Downtime has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Downtime is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ponting is surviving well by controlling Downtime's body position as best he can.
Downtime looking to control but Ponting is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Downtime trying to control but Ponting is having none of it.

Downtime moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ponting has worked his arm free - good work by Ponting!
Ponting tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Downtime goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ponting has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Downtime but great work by Ponting.
Downtime tries to buck Ponting off but Ponting is having none of it.
Nycky Downtime is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Downtime's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Downtime is looking to reverse the position.
Downtime wants to control but Ponting postures up.
Ponting sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Downtime is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Downtime wants to control but Ponting postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downtime is looking to reverse the position.
Downtime throws a couple of strikes there.
Downtime is trying to control Ponting's posture but Ponting avoids it.
Downtime is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ponting is staying active.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime regains half guard.
Ponting throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Downtime wants to control but Ponting is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Downtime has his hands clasped together around Ponting's back. He's all about the action.
Downtime regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ponting.
Downtime pulls Ponting in to control the position.
Ponting throws an elbow that misses. Downtime uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ponting's guard. Nice move by Downtime!
Ponting bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downtime's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ponting throws a strike but Downtime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Downtime controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
My spies in Hate Made Me Asylum inform me that Downtime has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Ponting throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downtime controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nycky Downtime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Downtime has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nycky Downtime!