PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nanner Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A W Rootbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nuts might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bananaman. Rootbeer has chosen Amburgers and Wootbeer as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Nuts
vs
W Rootbeer

181 cm
22
177 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nanner Nuts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, A W Rootbeer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rootbeer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rootbeer showed some decent athleticism there.
Nuts tries to get to full guard but Rootbeer has control of the leg.

Nuts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuts is refusing to be controlled, as Rootbeer sits in half guard.
Nuts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rootbeer.
Rootbeer trying to control from half guard but Nuts is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nuts is working hard here to advance position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nuts closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts connects with a knee to the head.
Rootbeer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Nuts has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rootbeer uses from the top position.

Rootbeer drops back looking for a leg! Nuts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuts manages to kick Rootbeer off! Rootbeer jumps back into Nuts's guard.
Rootbeer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nuts is looking for a triangle but Rootbeer pushes his legs off easily.

Nuts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rootbeer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Rootbeer drops back looking for a leg! Nuts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuts manages to kick Rootbeer off! Rootbeer jumps back into Nuts's guard.

Nuts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nuts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rootbeer drops back looking for a leg! Nuts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuts manages to kick Rootbeer off! Rootbeer jumps back into Nuts's guard.
Rootbeer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuts swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nuts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Nuts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nuts is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts keeping moving, preventing Rootbeer from controlling successfully.
Rootbeer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rootbeer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nuts kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nuts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rootbeer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rootbeer avoiding damage as Nuts throws knees to the body.
Nuts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rootbeer.
Nuts lands a knee to the body.
Rootbeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Rootbeer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nuts pushes down on Rootbeer's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer won't allow Nuts to pass to mount.
Rootbeer is trying is best to control the position here.

Rootbeer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rootbeer trying to control but Nuts postures up.

Rootbeer looking for submissions off his back.

Nuts seems to be working for a kimura but Rootbeer defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rootbeer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nanner Nuts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nuts closes the distance but Rootbeer moves to the side

and Rootbeer counters with a shoot takedown. Nuts fights it but they end up in guard.

Nuts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rootbeer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nuts looking for a sweep. Not yet Nuts, not yet.

Nuts is looking for a triangle here but Rootbeer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rootbeer trying to control the position but Nuts is working away.
Nuts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rootbeer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Rootbeer swings around for an armbar but Nuts sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rootbeer's guard.

Rootbeer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nuts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts trying to control the position from guard on top but Rootbeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rootbeer is keeping the position for now.

Rootbeer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nuts is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rootbeer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nuts's back instead.
Nuts is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rootbeer is trying to stick to Nuts's back but Nuts is turning into Rootbeer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rootbeer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nuts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rootbeer is trying to improve his position.

Nuts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Nuts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rootbeer gets back to half guard.

Rootbeer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Nuts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nuts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rootbeer keeps working.
Rootbeer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Rootbeer looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Nuts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rootbeer defends it well.

Rootbeer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nuts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rootbeer circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rootbeer counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A W Rootbeer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rootbeer tries to clinch but Nuts is having none of it.
Nuts tries to clinch

and Rootbeer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rootbeer.
Nuts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rootbeer has him pressed against the cage.
Rootbeer looking for a takedown.

Nuts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nuts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nuts working for a triangle but Rootbeer defends it easily.
Rootbeer trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rootbeer preventing the sweep.

Nuts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nuts working for a triangle but Rootbeer defends it easily.
Nuts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rootbeer pushes down on Nuts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rootbeer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Rootbeer is working for a kimura but Nuts is defending it quite comfortably.

Rootbeer is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nuts is trying to get back to full guard.

Rootbeer is working for a kimura but Nuts is defending it quite comfortably.
Nuts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nuts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rootbeer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rootbeer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nuts wants to sweep here but Rootbeer controlling him for the moment.
Nuts controls Rootbeer momentarily but Rootbeer frees himself.
Rootbeer wants to control from the top but Nuts keeps moving.
Rootbeer looking to sit in guard and control but Nuts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rootbeer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nuts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nuts tries to clinch but Rootbeer moves away

and Rootbeer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nuts won't be happy with that.
Rootbeer has knee on belly momentarily but Nuts bucks him off and regains half guard.
Nuts is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but A W Rootbeer just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rootbeer is looking to clinch.

Nuts has managed to clinch.

Rootbeer pulls guard successfully.
Nuts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rootbeer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Rootbeer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nuts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nuts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Nuts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rootbeer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Nuts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rootbeer is just riding it out for now. Nuts eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rootbeer looking for submissions off his back.

Rootbeer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuts trying to pass the guard but Rootbeer defending well.

Rootbeer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nuts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rootbeer is looking for a sweep. Nuts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rootbeer trying to control from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nuts misses with a head kick.

Nuts clinches with his opponent.
Rootbeer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nuts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nuts landing knees to the head.

Nuts pulls Rootbeer into guard.

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

Nuts has his foot on Rootbeer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rootbeer works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer passes into half guard.

Rootbeer is working for a kimura but Nuts is defending it quite comfortably.
Nuts wants to get back to full guard but Rootbeer has mounted him!
Nuts working to try and regain half guard.
Rootbeer wants to control the pace but Nuts is squirming around nicely.
Nuts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rootbeer looking for a guillotine from mount but Nuts is having none of it.
Nuts tries to reverse the position but Rootbeer maintains control.

Rootbeer has control of Nuts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nuts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rootbeer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Nanner Nuts will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nuts throws out a powerful jab.

Nuts clinches up against the cage.
Nuts tries to pull guard but Rootbeer holds him up against the cage and eventually Nuts drops back down to his feet.
Nuts fails to pull guard.
Nuts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nuts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rootbeer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rootbeer managing to block the knees to the body from Nuts.
Nuts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rootbeer tries to pull guard but Nuts holds him up against the cage and eventually Rootbeer drops back down to his feet.
Nuts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rootbeer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nanner Nuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Nuts.
Nuts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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.
Nuts lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rootbeer smiles and moves away.
Nanner Nuts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rootbeer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nuts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rootbeer circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rootbeer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rootbeer.
Nuts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Nuts jumps guard.
Rootbeer looking to pass the guard.

Rootbeer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Nuts is looking for a triangle but Rootbeer pushes his legs off easily.

Nuts is looking for a triangle here but Rootbeer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is looking for a sweep.

Rootbeer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nuts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
A W Rootbeer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nuts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rootbeer is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nuts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nuts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nuts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rootbeer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rootbeer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Nuts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rootbeer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nuts is trying to keep Rootbeer in close.
Rootbeer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nuts's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rootbeer is keen to just control but Nuts is a slippery customer.
Nuts moves into full guard.
Rootbeer trying to control but Nuts is working from the bottom.

Rootbeer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nuts dives on top into guard.

Rootbeer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nuts has picked Rootbeer up and slammed him! Rootbeer can't keep hold of the triangle and Nuts manages to pass to side control!
Rootbeer prevents Nuts from improving position.
Nuts has knee on belly and moves into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nanner Nuts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nuts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nanner Nuts!
Nanner Nuts retains his welterweight title!