PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stem Cell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honza Kucera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stem Cell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cell
vs
Kucera

170 cm
35
141 lbs
33 - 12 - 0

157 cm
26
144 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu
Perkele!

Sun-Tzu
Underworld Clothing

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 33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stem Cell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kucera avoids a kick to the body.
Cell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kucera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cell.
Kucera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice shot lands for Cell.
Cell is looking to clinch but Kucera is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cell throws a looping overhand right but Kucera ducks down to avoid it.
Cell tries to clinch but Kucera is having none of it.
Kucera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kucera shoots in looking for a takedown but Cell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kucera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cell misses its intended target.
Kucera moves out of range as Cell strikes.
Kucera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kucera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kucera tries to land a front kick but Cell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kucera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cell.
Kucera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cell defends it well.
Kucera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab from Cell.

It looks like Honza Kucera has been cut.
Kucera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kucera backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell jabs at Kucera's body.
Kucera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kucera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kucera.
Cell connects with a nice looking jab.
Cell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cell misses with a hook. Kucera ducked under it nicely.
Kucera misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera blocks a head kick by Cell.
Kucera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kucera with the counter takedown but Cell avoids it easily.
Cell blocks a leg kick.
Kucera throws a nice head kick!
Kucera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cell.
Cell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cell throws out a powerful jab.
Kucera ducks under a wild hook from Cell.
Kucera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Cell rushes Kucera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Kucera has Cell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kucera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kucera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Kucera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cell controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stem Cell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Honza Kucera's cut.
That's time! Cell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kucera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cell.
Cell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kucera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kucera can do to turn this around?
A cross from Cell lands.

Kucera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cell is trying to defend but Kucera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Cell actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell works his way to full guard. Good work.

Kucera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kucera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cell is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cell tries to stand but Kucera is controlling from the bottom.
Cell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Kucera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cell uses it to pass to side control.
Cell trying to control the action but Kucera is working from the bottom.
Kucera tries to bench press Cell off him but Cell keeps the position.

That's two 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.
Kucera prevents Cell from moving into mount.
Cell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kucera keeps working.
Cell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kucera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cell's best efforts.
Cell prevents Kucera from improving his position.
Cell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kucera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kucera trying to hold on to Cell's head to control him but Cell postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is looking to improve his position.
Cell controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kucera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cell.
Kucera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kucera looking for subs from the bottom but Cell mounts him!

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.
Kucera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kucera has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cell wants to control the pace but Kucera is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucera is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stem Cell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Honza Kucera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Cell does no damage.
Cell avoids the head kick by Kucera.
A quick step to the side and Cell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stem Cell is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kucera.
Cell scores with a jab.
Kucera throws a head kick that misses
and Cell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kucera avoids the body shot from Cell.
Cell throws an overhand right that lands on Kucera's shoulder, as Kucera tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cell but Cell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kucera keeps the fight on the outside.
Cell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera misses with a takedown
and Kucera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucera moves forwards but Cell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kucera shoots in looking for a takedown but Cell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kucera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Kucera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kucera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kucera somewhat.
Cell throws a combination that misses

and Kucera counters with a single leg into guard. Cell didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell is pulling down on Kucera's head to control his posture.
Cell can't keep his opponent in guard - Kucera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kucera is stalling here. Cell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kucera seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kucera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kucera keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kucera's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kucera is trying to control Cell's posture but Cell avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cell wants to control but Kucera is keeping him busy.
Kucera manages to get back to half guard.
Cell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stem Cell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cell prevents Kucera from improving his position.
Stem Cell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Kucera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kucera is looking to control Cell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kucera avoid being mounted?
Kucera is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Cell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kucera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stem Cell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stem Cell!
Our winner, Stem Cell, 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.