PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justine Bieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Singleterry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Singleterry has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justine Bieber's chin.

Bieber
vs
Singleterry

170 cm
25
143 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

156 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justine Bieber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Singleterry!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bieber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singleterry counters with a series of strikes. Bieber will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy left from Bieber finds it's target.

Singleterry moves into the clinch successfully.
Singleterry has Bieber pressed against the cage, preventing Bieber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bieber is trying to break the clinch but Singleterry has him pressed against the cage.

Singleterry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singleterry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bieber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Singleterry is defended easily by Bieber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bieber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bieber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Singleterry tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleterry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Singleterry looks winded!
Singleterry moves out of range of the strikes.
Justine Bieber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bieber lands with a good body shot.
Singleterry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Singleterry misses with a few strikes there.
Singleterry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Singleterry ducks right into an uppercut from Bieber.
Bieber scores with a nice right hand.
Singleterry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singleterry is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bieber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Singleterry on the side of the head.
Bieber feints a jab promting Singleterry to slip. Bieber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Singleterry slips again and ducks right into 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!
A punch combination from Bieber misses.
Bieber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Singleterry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justine Bieber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Singleterry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Bieber.
Singleterry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bieber misses with a two punch combination.
Bieber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singleterry.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bieber.
Singleterry takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donk. Bieber catches Singleterry right on the button with a cross.
Singleterry tries to clinch but Bieber is having none of it.
Bieber misses with a hook. Singleterry ducked under it nicely.
Bieber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singleterry.
Bieber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singleterry circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singleterry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bieber moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bieber slips a jab and a cross from Singleterry.
Bieber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bieber lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Bieber scores with a four punch combination!
Bieber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Singleterry. Singleterry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bieber scores with a three punch combo!
Bieber misses with a two punch combination.
Bieber throws a right hand that Singleterry ducks under and follows up with a left that Singleterry also avoids with ease.
Singleterry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bieber throws a nice looking combination but Singleterry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Singleterry rushes Bieber and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bieber has had enough of the clinch but Singleterry keeps him there for the moment.
Bieber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Singleterry pulls guard effortlessly.
Bieber trying to stand up but can't free himself from Singleterry's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bieber throws an elbow that misses. Singleterry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bieber's guard. Nice move by Singleterry!

Singleterry wants to control from the top but Bieber keeps moving.
Singleterry stops Bieber from standing up.

Bieber pushes Singleterry off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bieber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justine Bieber dominated that round.
That's time! Bieber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bieber catches Singleterry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bieber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singleterry can do to turn this around?
Bieber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bieber works the jab nicely.
Bieber throws a right hand that Singleterry ducks under and follows up with a left that Singleterry also avoids with ease.
Bieber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bieber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bieber is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bieber swats away the attempt to clinch by Singleterry.
Bieber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Singleterry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bieber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Bieber backs off Singleterry throws a huge counter combo but Bieber manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bieber misses with a double jab.
Singleterry is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bieber misses the target.
Bieber is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Singleterry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bieber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleterry throws a body shot but no joy.
Bieber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Singleterry should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Singleterry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singleterry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bieber defends it well.
A left lands for Bieber.
Singleterry needs to keep his hands up - Bieber had a free shot at his head there.
Bieber misses with the combination.
Bieber's corner calls for a 1-2. Bieber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bieber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Justine Bieber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singleterry shoots in for a takedown but Bieber shows good takedown defense.
Bieber fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bieber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Singleterry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Singleterry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bieber.
Bieber digs a good hook to Singleterry's body.
Bieber lands with a nice combination. Singleterry backs away looking to recover.
Singleterry dives in and grabs Bieber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bieber pushes down on Singleterry's head and hops out.
Justine Bieber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Singleterry.
Singleterry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Singleterry dodges the punch combination from Bieber.
Bieber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Bieber.
Bieber throws a body punch but Singleterry moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bieber lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bieber.
Bieber throws a jab when Singleterry was well out of range.
Bieber is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bieber throws a body shot but no joy.
Singleterry is looking to clinch but Bieber is avoiding it.
Bieber lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Bieber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singleterry steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Singleterry moves in looking to clinch but Bieber pushes him off.

Singleterry pushes Bieber up against the cage in a clinch.
Singleterry taking a breather.

Singleterry ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Singleterry no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bieber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bieber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singleterry swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bieber stands and steps away. Singleterry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bieber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Singleterry tries to counter with a clinch but Bieber shakes him off and moves away.
Bieber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singleterry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bieber misses the target.
Justine Bieber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Singleterry shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singleterry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Singleterry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bieber throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justine Bieber dominated that second round.
That's time! Bieber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bieber fails to land with a series of punches.
Bieber scores with a nice right hand.
Singleterry shoots in looking for a takedown but Bieber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singleterry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Bieber scores with a four punch combination!
Bieber jabs at Singleterry's body.
Singleterry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bieber throws a right and a left that Singleterry avoids nicely.
Bieber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singleterry dodges the punch combination from Bieber.
Bieber swinging wildly here.
Bieber throws a nice looking combination but Singleterry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Singleterry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bieber throws a body shot but no joy.
Bieber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bieber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bieber throws a shot to the body.
Singleterry misses with a takedown
and Bieber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Justine Bieber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Singleterry.
Sloppy strikes from Bieber. Those never looked like landing.
Bieber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Singleterry shoots in and drives through. Bieber sprawls well.
Bieber lands with a hook. Singleterry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bieber throws a right and a left that Singleterry avoids nicely.

Singleterry closes the distance and clinches.
Bieber is trying to break the clinch but Singleterry is controlling him.
Bieber has had enough of the clinch but Singleterry keeps him there for the moment.

Singleterry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bieber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Singleterry keeping full guard, as Bieber tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singleterry is pulling down on Bieber's head to control his posture.

Bieber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Singleterry, up you get!
Singleterry takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bieber takes a swing at Singleterry's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Singleterry misses
and Bieber counters with a straight right hand.
Bieber scores with a hook.
Singleterry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bieber.
Bieber scores with a jab.
Jab from Bieber.
Justine Bieber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bieber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bieber sets himself, and Singleterry steps forward looking for the clinch! Bieber avoids it this time.
Singleterry wants to clinch.
Bieber lands with a hook. Singleterry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bieber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Bieber.
A right-left combo lands from Bieber.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singleterry fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Bieber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bieber's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bieber duly obliges.
Bieber scores with a hook to the body. Singleterry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Justine Bieber is winning the standup battle so far.
Singleterry shoots in for a takedown but Bieber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Singleterry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bieber cracks Singleterry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bieber lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Bieber as he connects with a hook.
Joey Singleterry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singleterry walks into a stiff left hand from Bieber.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justine Bieber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bieber, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justine Bieber!
Justine Bieber tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.