PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Outlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blake might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dead Man. Outlaw comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Im Unforgiven kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blake
vs
Outlaw

160 cm
18
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

162 cm
20
144 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Four Aces Nutrition

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The Knot

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outlaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outlaw throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blake connects with a single shot there.
Blake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outlaw can pounce on him.
Outlaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Outlaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Outlaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Blake takes one to the chin there.
Outlaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake connects with a single shot there.
Outlaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Blake throws a hook but Outlaw blocks it.
Blake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake fails to land the takedown.
Outlaw misses the shot to the body.
Outlaw moves away from the strike by Blake.
Nice defenses there by Outlaw.
Outlaw cracks Blake with an open hand slap.
Outlaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Outlaw moves away from the strike by Blake.
Outlaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outlaw wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
Outlaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake jabs at Outlaw's body.
We've been informed that Outlaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Outlaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Outlaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Outlaw motions for Blake to come forward. Outlaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Outlaw ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Outlaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Outlaw cracks a nice hook into Blake's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Outlaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake jabs Outlaw right on the nose. Outlaw blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but Outlaw shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Outlaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outlaw throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Outlaw avoids it well and moves away.
Blake misses with a hook.
Outlaw staying out of range there.
The Outlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Outlaw cracks Blake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Blake. Beautiful body shot.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Outlaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Outlaw is just out of range.
Blake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Outlaw defends it nicely.
Outlaw throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blake throws a jab when Outlaw was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Outlaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Outlaw connects with a looping right hand.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Outlaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outlaw scores with a jab to the jaw.

Blake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Outlaw was covering up waiting for the punch and Blake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Outlaw is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Outlaw will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Outlaw.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Outlaw.
Blake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blake misses with a hook.
Blake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outlaw.
Outlaw slips under a jab.
The Outlaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outlaw moves away.
Blake lands with a straight right. Outlaw didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Outlaw is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blake.
Blake closes the distance but Outlaw moves to the side
and Outlaw counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A shot to the body from Blake misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blake blocks a jab.
Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outlaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Outlaw digs a good body shot into Blake's ribs.
Outlaw works over Blake's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like William Blake has been cut.
A big right from Blake misses.
Outlaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Blake misses
and Outlaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Outlaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Outlaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blake to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Outlaw looking to control.
Outlaw is controlling Blake's posture.
Blake is pushing down on Outlaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Outlaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Blake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Outlaw won't allow Blake to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw is not content to let Blake control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Blake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Outlaw has managed to free his arm - good work.

Blake is trying to work for a kimura but Outlaw is defending well.
Outlaw trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blake uses his free foot to push down on Outlaw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Outlaw.
Outlaw gets back to half guard.

Blake is looking for a kimura here.

Blake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Outlaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but The Outlaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice straight punches there by Outlaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outlaw.
Outlaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Blake tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Outlaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outlaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Outlaw but Outlaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake wants to clinch up but Outlaw keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Outlaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outlaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
A little jabbing left from Outlaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Outlaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Blake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
William Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outlaw throws a low kick but Blake moves out of range easily.
Blake swings widly with a right hand
and Outlaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Outlaw lands a head shot.

Blake is rocked!
Outlaw scores with a body shot.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw throws out a powerful jab.
Outlaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Outlaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outlaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outlaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Blake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blake lands in his opponent's guard.
Blake cracks Outlaw with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake advances position into side control!
Blake trying to control the action but Outlaw is working from the bottom.
Outlaw is looking for a sweep.

Blake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Blake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Outlaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blake throws a strike aimed at the side of Outlaw's head but Outlaw avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Outlaw really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outlaw manages to avoid it.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Outlaw.
Blake throws a shot to the body.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Outlaw.
Blake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Outlaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Outlaw throws a head kick that misses.
Blake tries to counter with a takedown but Outlaw is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outlaw misses with a leg kick.
Blake tries for a takedown but Outlaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Outlaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Outlaw does no damage.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outlaw throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Outlaw counter with a right hand.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Outlaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Outlaw moved out of range nicely.

Outlaw gets caught flat footed, as Blake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Outlaw controlling Blake's posture.
Outlaw keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blake is pressing down on Outlaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Outlaw is holding on for now.

Blake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Outlaw sees it coming and defends easily.

Blake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Outlaw sees it coming and defends easily.
Outlaw gets back to full guard.
Outlaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Outlaw is retaining full guard.
Outlaw keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blake swings for the body but Outlaw moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Outlaw moves out of range as Blake strikes.
Blake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outlaw counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blake's knee momentarily.
Outlaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Outlaw walks into a jab.
A big right from Outlaw misses.
Blake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Outlaw's head.
No luck for Blake with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake throws a jab when Outlaw was well out of range.
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 William Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Outlaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Outlaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Blake should have avoided that one.
Blake misses with a body punch
and Outlaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Outlaw ducks down to avoid it.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Outlaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Outlaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Outlaw throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Outlaw.

Outlaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blake to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.
Outlaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blake wants to control from the top but Outlaw keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Outlaw is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blake throws a strike but Outlaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Blake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Outlaw has passed into half guard!
Blake wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blake looking for submissions off his back.
Outlaw trying to control the action but Blake is working from the bottom.
Blake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Outlaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blake looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outlaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outlaw counters with a thumping low kick.
Outlaw leaves Blake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Outlaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outlaw takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Outlaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Outlaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roberts scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Outlaw!
The Outlaw is the new bantamweight champion!
The Outlaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.