PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera's entrance music is Clutch - The Regulator. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Margera
vs
Lil III

180 cm
32
160 lbs
26 - 18 - 1

180 cm
36
160 lbs
26 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London
Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

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 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ba Lil III!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Margera.
Lil III catches Margera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lil III paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Margera moves out of range as Lil III strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Margera checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Lil III 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.
Margera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lil III stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lil III tries to clinch but Margera is having none of it.
Lil III will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Margera throwing a counter right hand but Lil III manages to avoid it.
Lil III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Margera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lil III looks to land a right hand but Margera moved out of range.
Lil III misses with a few strikes there.
Lil III throws a right hand that misses
and Margera counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lil III will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Margera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Margera.
Lil III scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lil III takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lil III throws a nice looking combination but Margera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lil III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Lil III.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Lil III.
Margera tries a head kick but it misses.
Lil III scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lil III throws a hook to the side of Margera's head but Margera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Margera.
Lil III throws a jab but it's blocked by Margera.
Lil III misses with a straight left.
Lil III misses with a looping left.
Lil III moves in looking to clinch but Margera pushes him off.
Margera walks into a stiff left hand from Lil III.
Margera walks into a jab.
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by Lil III.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lil III stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lil III slips a straight right by Margera.
Lil III let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lil III throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lil III.
Margera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Margera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Margera.
Lil III takes one to the chin there.
Lil III chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Margera can pounce on him.
Lil III checks the leg kick.
Lil III swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Lil III throws a series of strikes that have Margera backpedaling.
A big left from Margera misses.
Ba Lil III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lil III tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Lil III. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Margera.
Margera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lil III unleashes a big counter combination but Margera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab by Lil III.
Lil III takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Margera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lil III's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lil III duly obliges.
Margera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Lil III. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lil III.
Margera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lil III is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Margera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lil III cracks the inside of Margera's front leg.
Lil III is looking to score with low kicks.
Lil III just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMargera.
Lil III loads up on a big right hand but Margera slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lil III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Lil III is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Margera.
It looked like Margera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Margera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Margera is looking to score with low kicks.
Lil III misses the shot to the body.
Lil III throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.
Lil III connects with a nice looking jab.
Margera misses with a low kick as Lil III jumps back.
Lil III lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Lil III blocks a leg kick.
Lil III is looking for the big counter here.
Margera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Lil III does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera takes one to the side of the head.
Margera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Lil III there.

Lil III clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ba Lil III dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
That's time! Margera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lil III swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Margera is looking to land body kicks.
Margera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Lil III is just out of range.
Margera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Lil III responds with a good body kick, but Margera manages to step out the way in time.
Margera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Margera thows a body kick. Lil III tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lil III!
Lil III misses with a body shot.
Lil III tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Lil III misses.
Lil III throws the left hand but Margera avoids the punch easily.
Lil III throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Lil III connects with a body shot that sends Margera's belly button to the back.
Lil III looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera blocks a head kick by Lil III.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera scores with a jab.
Lil III rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Margera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lil III cracks Margera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lil III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ba Lil III seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Lil III.
Lil III misses with a wild body shot.
Lil III jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lil III throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Lil III throws a head kick that misses.
Lil III bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lil III throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Margera tried to counter with a leg kick but Lil III avoided it.
Margera takes one to the side of the head.
Margera throws a leg kick
and Lil III counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera throws a body punch but Lil III moves out of range.
Margera cracks the inside of Lil III's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lil III.
Lil III throws an off balance right hand
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lil III looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Lil III throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera slips a jab and a cross from Lil III.
Margera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lil III cracks Margera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lil III does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Margera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lil III thows a leg kick but Margera checks it
and Margera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from Lil III does no damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Margera might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lil III thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lil III, as that shot connected.
Lil III is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margera.
Lil III has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lil III there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III avoids the body shot from Margera.
Lil III misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Margera.

Margera gets tackled into the cage by Lil III. Lil III maintains the clinch.
Lil III pushes Margera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Margera trying to stall but Lil III improves his position.
Lil III has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Lil III.
Margera tries to land knees in the clinch but Lil III avoids the damage to the body.
Lil III trying to stall but Margera improves his position.
Margera is trying to break the clinch but Lil III is controlling him.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lil III.
Lil III can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Lil III effectively controlling the action here.

Margera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lil III lunges at Margera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Margera's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Margera works Lil III's body with a nice hook.
Lil III blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Margera has Lil III up against the cage in a clinch.
Margera swings wildly with an uppercut but Lil III uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Margera.
Margera slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lil III cracks Margera with a nice body shot.
Margera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lil III drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Margera prevents a body shot from Lil III.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ba Lil III will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera'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. This is the final round!

Lil III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Lil III lands a leg kick that knocks Margera off balance momentarily.
Margera blocks a leg kick.
Margera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lil III misses the target.
Margera scoring well with a low kick there.
Lil III looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lil III. That snapped Margera's head back.

Margera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lil III tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Lil III back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lil III fails to land.
Lil III lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Margera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Margera dodges an elbow strike from Lil III.
Margera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lil III swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lil III misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Margera looking to slow down the pace here.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Margera blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Lil III drags the fight down to the ground.
Margera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Lil III throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lil III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil III has his hands on Margera's head, controlling the position.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ba Lil III 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.
Lil III being controlled here, momentarily.
Margera throws an elbow that misses. Lil III uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Margera's guard. Nice move by Lil III!

Margera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lil III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Margera pulls Lil III in to control the position.
Lil III controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera is trying to keep Lil III in close.
Margera is really struggling to control Lil III but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lil III throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Margera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lil III showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lil III checks a leg kick.
Lil III bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Margera's head backwards.
Lil III jabs Margera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lil III lands with an overhand left.
Lil III misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera digs a good hook to Lil III's body.
Lil III paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Margera throws a low kick but Lil III avoids it.
Lil III thumps Margera with a low kick.

Margera gets tackled into the cage by Lil III. Lil III maintains the clinch.
Lil III blocks a body shot from Margera.
A bit of stalling here from Margera.
A short right from Margera.
Lil III blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lil III stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lil III blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lil III.
Lil III blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ba Lil III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lil III 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ba Lil III!
After the fight, Ba Lil III was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.