PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Xiang Pao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter The Palm. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Xiang Pao
vs
Moneybags

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
38
144 lbs
17 - 14 - 2

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Xiang Pao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Moneybags!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Moneybags. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moneybags changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moneybags throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Moneybags throws a counter combo.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Moneybags steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Xiang Pao.

Moneybags fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xiang Pao, pushing him back against the cage.

Moneybags breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moneybags lands a front kick.
We've been told by Xiang Pao's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moneybags has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xiang Pao.
Moneybags lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick from Moneybags misses.
Nice cross by Moneybags.
Moneybags ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Moneybags was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Moneybags's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags moves out of range of the strikes.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moneybags keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moneybags blocks an uppercut.
Moneybags lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiang Pao backwards.
Moneybags scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moneybags lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moneybags being controlled against the cage.
Moneybags tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moneybags prevents a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moneybags blocks a body shot from Xiang Pao.

Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moneybags scores with the left hand. Xiang Pao knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moneybags counters with a good low kick that Xiang Pao was not able to check.
Moneybags looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Moneybags uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moneybags checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiang Pao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
and Moneybags counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao misses with the combination.
Moneybags is trying to counter with his kicks.

Moneybags gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xiang Pao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moneybags's elbow.
Xiang Pao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moneybags avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moneybags as Xiang Pao tries to tie him up.
Moneybags lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiang Pao lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Moneybags.
Xiang Pao misses with a knee strike.
Moneybags looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xiang Pao misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao works on Moneybags's body with a couple of short punches.
Xiang Pao misses with some punches.
Come on Moneybags - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Xiang Pao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags lands a shoulder strike.
Moneybags blocks a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a shot to the body.
Moneybags dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xiang Pao lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Moneybags keeps control of Xiang Pao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moneybags pushes Xiang Pao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moneybags looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Xiang Pao.
Moneybags lands an uppercut.

It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moneybags lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiang Pao.
Moneybags keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xiang Pao's efforts to push away.
Xiang Pao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Moneybags dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Moneybags throws a low kick, looking for Xiang Pao's leg but Xiang Pao calmly moves out of range.
John Moneybags seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiang Pao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiang Pao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moneybags avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moneybags loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that misses.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Moneybags counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xiang Pao thinking.
Moneybags tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Nice shot by Moneybags.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moneybags. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiang Pao is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneybags lands a head kick!
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Moneybags moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
And Xiang Pao counters with a quick kick to the body but Moneybags blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiang Pao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moneybags has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiang Pao swings widly with a right hand
and Moneybags counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moneybags misses the jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a leg kick.
Moneybags avoids the head kick by Xiang Pao.
Moneybags has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xiang Pao.
Moneybags cracks a nice hook into Xiang Pao's ribs.
Moneybags connects with a right hand. Xiang Pao shakes it off.
Moneybags blocks the body kick.
Moneybags is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xiang Pao.
Moneybags checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao looks for the body kick but Moneybags saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moneybags lands a nice looking body kick.
Xiang Pao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Moneybags avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiang Pao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moneybags works Xiang Pao's body with a nice hook.
Moneybags tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xiang Pao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moneybags will feel that in the morning.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao dodges the punch combination from Moneybags.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moneybags slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Moneybags blocks the low kick.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moneybags. That's going to slow Xiang Pao down.
A solid body kick from Moneybags.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that misses
and Moneybags counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Xiang Pao is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Moneybags throws a right hand that Xiang Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiang Pao also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Moneybags moves out of range of the body kick from Xiang Pao.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xiang Pao - that will leave a mark!
Xiang Pao dodges the punch combination from Moneybags.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that Moneybags ducks under and follows up with a left that Moneybags also avoids with ease.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab.
Moneybags lands with an overhand left.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moneybags swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Moneybags moves into the clinch.
Xiang Pao misses with a body punch.
Xiang Pao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Moneybags.

Xiang Pao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moneybags throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiang Pao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xiang Pao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moneybags.
Moneybags swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moneybags lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moneybags looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Moneybags showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Xiang Pao stalks Moneybags and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moneybags's face. Moneybags staggers backwards, shaken.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Moneybags.
Xiang Pao throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Moneybags misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Moneybags.
Moneybags misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Xiang Pao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Moneybags throws out a counter right but Xiang Pao avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Moneybags.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moneybags.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moneybags forces Xiang Pao back against the cage and clinches.
Moneybags lands a hook to the side of the head.

Xiang Pao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moneybags connects with a body shot that sends Xiang Pao's belly button to the back.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xiang Pao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moneybags moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Moneybags throws out a counter right but Xiang Pao avoids it with no problem.
Moneybags uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao with a jab.

Moneybags gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xiang Pao trying to control the position but instead, Moneybags has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiang Pao into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiang Pao.
Still in the clinch, Moneybags scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xiang Pao struggles to land a body shot inside as Moneybags controls his hands.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Moneybags's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moneybags has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moneybags and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moneybags raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moneybags lands with a shot to the body.
Moneybags thuds his right hand into Xiang Pao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moneybags throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao avoids them all with ease.
Moneybags throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moneybags! But no joy.
Moneybags works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Moneybags misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Xiang Pao does no damage.
Moneybags looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Moneybags clinches up against the cage.
Xiang Pao blocks an elbow strike from Moneybags.
Moneybags keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xiang Pao's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao blocking some punches.
Xiang Pao has had enough of the clinch but Moneybags keeps him there for the moment.
Moneybags digs a right hand into Xiang Pao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xiang Pao's gas tank.
Xiang Pao struggles to land a body shot inside as Moneybags controls his hands.

Moneybags breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Xiang Pao misses
and Moneybags counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moneybags is able to avoid easily.
Xiang Pao 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.
Moneybags staying out of range there.
Moneybags appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xiang Pao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A right-left combo lands from Moneybags.
John Moneybags is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Xiang Pao is rocked!
Moneybags pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Xiang Pao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Moneybags makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Xiang Pao seems to have got his legs back now.
Xiang Pao throws a wild body kick that Moneybags sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Moneybags staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moneybags misses with a body kick.
Moneybags with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Moneybags slips the punch.

Moneybags closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moneybags has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xiang Pao misses with a punch to the body.
Moneybags tries a body shot but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao is looking to break free of the clinch but Moneybags has double underhooks.
Xiang Pao can't find room to land a body shot as Moneybags controls the action.
Xiang Pao struggles to land a body shot inside as Moneybags controls his hands.
Xiang Pao is trying to maintain a safe position but Moneybags gets an underhook and turns Xiang Pao into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Moneybags comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moneybags 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Moneybags!
Our winner, John Moneybags, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.