PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Only Wanstapunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chance
vs
Wanstapunch

190 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Chance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Only Wanstapunch!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Wanstapunch. No joy for Chance on that attempt.
Wanstapunch fails to land the takedown.
Wanstapunch throws a one two combo.
Chance could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wanstapunch looks for a takedown but Chance sprawls well.
Bruce Chance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Only Wanstapunch.
Chance shoots in for a double leg but Wanstapunch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wanstapunch cracks a nice hook into Chance's ribs.
Wanstapunch darts in looking for a takedown but Chance gets double underhooks and turns Wanstapunch into the cage.
Chance tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanstapunch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chance is trying to pull guard but Wanstapunch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chance tries to pull guard but Wanstapunch holds him up against the cage and eventually Chance drops back down to his feet.
Wanstapunch is trying to break the clinch but Chance is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wanstapunch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wanstapunch tries to break the clinch but Chance is controlling the position.
Chance goes for a takedown attempt but Wanstapunch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wanstapunch.
Chance shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wanstapunch sprawls well. Wanstapunch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chance gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanstapunch jabs Chance to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chance keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wanstapunch fails with the takedown.
Wanstapunch shoots in looking for a takedown. Chance tries to sprawl out of it but Wanstapunch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chance manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wanstapunch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Wanstapunch or perhaps it was just good defense by Chance which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanstapunch tries to clinch up but Chance circles away and keeps his distance.

Chance shoots in and gets a takedown into Wanstapunch's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chance wants to pass the guard but Wanstapunch is keeping the position.
Wanstapunch keeping moving, preventing Chance from controlling successfully.
Chance throwing strikes from guard but Wanstapunch blocks nicely.
Wanstapunch pulls Chance in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanstapunch has a closed guard, preventing Chance from standing up.
Wanstapunch keeping moving, preventing Chance from controlling successfully.

Bruce Chance has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chance shoots in and drives through. Wanstapunch sprawls well.
Chance is breathing heavily.
Chance tries to clinch but Wanstapunch moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chance wants to clinch.
Wanstapunch tries to clinch but Chance moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Only Wanstapunch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wanstapunch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chance as he avoids it easily.
Chance wants to clinch up but Wanstapunch keeps it at a distance.
Wanstapunch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wanstapunch wants it to stay on the feet.
Wanstapunch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chance backs up against the cage.
Wanstapunch shoots in looking for a takedown but Chance manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wanstapunch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wanstapunch scores with a body shot.
Wanstapunch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chance is fending him off so far but Wanstapunch persists. Nope, Chance circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce Chance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Only Wanstapunch.
Wanstapunch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Only Wanstapunch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chance throws the kick towards the body but Wanstapunch avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chance moves into the clinch.
Chance swings wildly with an uppercut but Wanstapunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chance fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanstapunch shoots and misses
and Chance counters with a nice leg kick.
Wanstapunch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chance counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wanstapunch leaves Chance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chance leaves Wanstapunch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wanstapunch is looking to clinch.
Wanstapunch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wanstapunch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wanstapunch looks for a takedown but Chance sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chance shoots in for a double leg but Wanstapunch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wanstapunch tries for a takedown but Chance sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chance tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanstapunch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wanstapunch tries to close the distance and clinch but Chance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wanstapunch scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wanstapunch works over Chance's head and body with a nice combination.
Wanstapunch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chance backs up against the cage.
Chance throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanstapunch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chance pinned against the cage. Chance gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wanstapunch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wanstapunch shoots in for a takedown but Chance shows good takedown defense.
Wanstapunch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wanstapunch wants to clinch up but Chance keeps it at a distance.
Wanstapunch avoids the head kick by Chance.
Nice takedown defense from Wanstapunch. No joy for Chance on that attempt.
Wanstapunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chance as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chance has a takedown stuffed.
Wanstapunch shoots for a takedown but Chance saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wanstapunch tries to avoid it but Chance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wanstapunch to the ground. Wanstapunch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wanstapunch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wanstapunch misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wanstapunch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chance manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wanstapunch tries to clinch but Chance moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Only Wanstapunch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Chance walks into a jab.
Bruce Chance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chance closes the distance and clinches up with Wanstapunch, looking for a takedown. Chance pushes Wanstapunch against the cage but Wanstapunch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chance tries to clinch but Wanstapunch is having none of it.
Wanstapunch lands a nice shot that snaps Chance's head back.
Wanstapunch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wanstapunch looks for a takedown but Chance sprawls well.
Chance shoots in but no luck this time.
Chance has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Chance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wanstapunch lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanstapunch looks for a takedown but Chance sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanstapunch lands with a straight right. Chance didn't see that one coming.
Wanstapunch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wanstapunch shoots in for a takedown but Chance shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Wanstapunch scores with a four punch combination!
Wanstapunch shoots in looking for a takedown. Chance tries to sprawl out of it but Wanstapunch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chance manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chance throws a head kick that misses.
Chance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanstapunch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Chance with that takedown attempt.
Wanstapunch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wanstapunch closes the distance and clinches up with Chance, looking for a takedown. Wanstapunch pushes Chance against the cage but Chance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wanstapunch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Wanstapunch.
Chance shoots in but no luck this time.
Chance stuffs the takedown attempt from Wanstapunch. Wanstapunch gets slowly back to his feet.
Chance swats away the attempt to clinch by Wanstapunch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance tries to clinch but Wanstapunch is having none of it.
Good shot there by Wanstapunch.
Wanstapunch misses with a takedown

and Chance decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wanstapunch's guard.

Chance stands and steps away. Wanstapunch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chance wants to clinch.
Chance tries to clinch there but Wanstapunch circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanstapunch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chance manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Wanstapunch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chance to the mat! Chance manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanstapunch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wanstapunch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Chance looking for a guillotine here but Wanstapunch defends easily.
Bruce Chance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Only Wanstapunch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wanstapunch stands and steps away. Chance gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Only Wanstapunch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wanstapunch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Only Wanstapunch!