PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Stardust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Conrad
vs
Stardust

161 cm
18
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnnie Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stuart Stardust!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stardust moves into range and connects with a jab.
No joy there for Stardust, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stardust works over Conrad's head and body with a nice combination.
Stardust fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conrad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stardust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conrad finds it's way round the side to connect with Stardust's head.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Conrad moves into range and clinches up with Stardust.
Stardust can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Conrad really is a fat lump.
Stardust is trying to force a seperation but Conrad has the dominant position.
Stardust tries to break the clinch but Conrad is controlling the position.

Conrad jumps guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Conrad pushes Stardust off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust throws a head kick but Conrad moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Conrad wants to clinch.
Stardust with a lazy takedown attempt

and Conrad counters with a single leg into guard. Stardust didn't expect that.
Conrad throwing strikes from guard but Stardust blocks nicely.
Conrad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conrad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Conrad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conrad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stardust utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Conrad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Conrad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conrad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust is looking to stand up but Conrad isn't so interested in that idea.
Conrad lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Conrad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stardust wants to stand up but Conrad is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conrad cracks Stardust with a solid left hand.

Conrad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stardust dives on top into guard.
Stardust wants to stand but Conrad is controlling his posture from full guard.
Conrad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Conrad has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stardust has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stardust wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conrad has him pressed against the cage.
Conrad has had enough of the clinch but Stardust keeps him there for the moment.
Stardust wants to break free but Conrad has control.

Stardust breaks the clinch.
Conrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Conrad takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conrad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stardust lands a right hook to the body.
Conrad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stardust throws a body punch but Conrad moves out of range.
Stardust throws a left and a right that both miss

and Conrad moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust wants to break free but Conrad has control.
Stardust prevents Conrad from breaking the clinch.
Conrad is looking to break free of the clinch but Stardust has double underhooks.
Conrad has Stardust pressed against the cage, preventing Stardust from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stardust tries to circle away but Conrad has him pinned against the cage.
Stardust wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stardust is trying to break the clinch but Conrad has him pressed against the cage.

Conrad tightens his grip and picks Stardust up, before dumping him to the ground. Stardust manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust wants to get back to his feet but Conrad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Conrad connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conrad lands a couple of digs.

Conrad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conrad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conrad with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnnie Conrad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stardust throws a right hand that Conrad ducks under and follows up with a left that Conrad also avoids with ease.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conrad.
Stardust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conrad misses with a head kick.
Stardust misses with a wild combination.

Conrad has Stardust up against the cage in a clinch.
Conrad stalling in the clinch but Stardust improves position.
Conrad tries to pull guard but Stardust holds him up against the cage and eventually Conrad drops back down to his feet.
Stardust has had enough of the clinch but Conrad keeps him there for the moment.
Conrad looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Conrad breaks the clinch.
Conrad throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conrad manages to avoid it.
Conrad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conrad manages to avoid it.
Stardust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conrad.
Stuart Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust misses with a body kick.
Stardust misses with a combination

and Conrad counters by moving into the clinch.

Conrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Conrad avoids them all with ease.
Stardust throws a jab when Conrad was well out of range.
Stardust thuds a left hand into Conrad's body.
Conrad looks to land a combination but Stardust avoids it well.
Johnnie Conrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stardust jabs Conrad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conrad moves away.
Stardust throws a right hand that Conrad ducks under and follows up with a left that Conrad also avoids with ease.
Conrad tries to clinch but Stardust is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stardust is defended easily by Conrad.
Johnnie Conrad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conrad moves away.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust throws a good cross that connects.
Stardust throws a combination that misses

and Conrad counters with a shoot takedown. Stardust fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust is looking to stand up but Conrad isn't so interested in that idea.
Conrad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad distracts Stardust with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Stardust has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Conrad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stardust wants to stand up but Conrad is controlling him.

Conrad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conrad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stardust wants to stand and escape but Conrad is having none of it.
Conrad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conrad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stardust is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Conrad is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Conrad throws a big right hand that misses.
Stardust wants to stand but Conrad is controlling the position.
Conrad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conrad is working Stardust over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Conrad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Conrad chips away with some ground and pound.
Conrad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conrad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Conrad throwing strikes but missing.
Conrad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnnie Conrad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stardust looks to land a left hand but Conrad moved out of range nicely.

Conrad has managed to clinch.

Conrad has Stardust pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Conrad pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stardust tumbling to the mat - Conrad dives into Stardust's guard.
Conrad works over Stardust with some ground and pound from guard.
Conrad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stardust wants to stand and escape but Conrad is having none of it.
Conrad postures up in Stardust's guard and throws a big left but Stardust blocks it.
Conrad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conrad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conrad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stardust wants to stand and escape but Conrad is having none of it.

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

Conrad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stardust is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Conrad, into his guard.

Conrad manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stardust swats away the attempt to clinch by Conrad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust looks to land a body kick but Conrad moved away.
Conrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stardust swinging wildly here.
Stuart Stardust seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Conrad closes the distance and clinches.
Stardust is trying to force a seperation but Conrad has the dominant position.

Conrad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stardust misses with a two punch combination.
Conrad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust throws a right and a left that both miss.

Conrad drives through and clinches with Stardust against the cage.

Conrad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stardust is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conrad rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Stardust lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conrad doesn't seem phased though.
Stardust takes a swing at Conrad's ribcage but misses.
Stardust throws a body punch but Conrad moves out of range.
Stardust throws a series of strikes that have Conrad backpedaling.
Stardust lands with a shot to the body.
Conrad doesn't manage to clinch there - Stardust circles away.
Stardust throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Conrad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Conrad.
Stardust keeps control of Conrad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conrad is trying to push Stardust away but Stardust has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Conrad breaks the clinch.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust scores with the left hand. Conrad knows he should have avoided that one.
Stardust tries to bum rush Conrad with a series of wild strikes but Conrad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Conrad is just out of range.
Stardust misses with a combination

and Conrad counters by clinching up.
Stardust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stardust as Conrad tries to tie him up.
Stardust wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conrad has him pressed against the cage.
Conrad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stardust avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stardust gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Conrad keeps control of Stardust as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stardust wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Conrad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stuart Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnnie Conrad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnnie Conrad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conrad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnnie Conrad!