PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea has chosen Boss of All Bosses as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Uxxarest
vs
Idea

170 cm
35
147 lbs
29 - 21 - 2

172 cm
40
146 lbs
40 - 25 - 2

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Umbra Uxxarest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bad Idea!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest misses with an uppercut
letting Idea counter with a right hand.
Uxxarest throws a jab but it's blocked by Idea.
Idea pushes Uxxarest away with a front kick.
No joy there for Uxxarest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Idea misses the shot to the body.

Idea throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Uxxarest was covering up waiting for the punch and Idea finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Uxxarest controlling the position.
Uxxarest is trying to control the position but Idea postures up.
Idea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uxxarest trying to control the position here.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Uxxarest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uxxarest is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uxxarest looking to control.
Idea won't allow Uxxarest to sweep him here.
Idea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Idea lands a couple of elbows.
Uxxarest keeping moving, preventing Idea from controlling successfully.
Uxxarest wants to sweep here but Idea controlling him for the moment.
Idea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uxxarest looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Uxxarest keeping full guard, as Idea tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea cracks Uxxarest with a solid left hand.
Uxxarest is trying to keep Idea in close.
Idea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Idea throwing strikes but missing.
Idea throws a big right hand that misses.
Uxxarest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Idea manages to get himself to full guard.

Uxxarest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Idea keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.

Uxxarest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea is trying to hold Uxxarest in close to prevent damage but Uxxarest has managed to pass into half guard.
Idea throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Idea trying to hold on to Uxxarest's head to control him but Uxxarest postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uxxarest wants to pass the guard but Idea is defending well.

Uxxarest is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Idea manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uxxarest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idea is keeping the position for now.
Uxxarest wants to control from the top but Idea keeps moving.

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.
Idea trying to control the position.
Uxxarest slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Idea.
Uxxarest is trying to control. Idea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uxxarest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Idea is in trouble now - Uxxarest has advanced to mount!
Uxxarest tries to control but Idea wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uxxarest prevents Idea from getting the reversal.
Idea sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Uxxarest is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Idea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Uxxarest throws a sloppy head kick and Idea moves out of range easily.
Idea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uxxarest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Idea slips under a jab from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Idea's calf.
A swing and a miss from Idea.
Uxxarest takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uxxarest chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Idea can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Uxxarest.
Idea slips a jab from Uxxarest.
Idea misses with a wild body shot.
Uxxarest wants to slow Idea down by chopping away at his legs.
Idea is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uxxarest sizes up Idea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Uxxarest enables Idea to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Uxxarest manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uxxarest is on top in guard.

Idea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idea controls Uxxarest momentarily but Uxxarest frees himself.
Uxxarest looking to pass the guard.
Idea thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Idea wants to sweep here but Uxxarest controlling him for the moment.
Uxxarest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Idea keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.
Uxxarest tries to free his leg and advance position but Idea is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uxxarest stopping the sweep attempt from Idea.
Uxxarest wants to pass the guard but Idea is keeping the position.
Bad Idea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Idea is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Idea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Uxxarest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Idea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uxxarest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Uxxarest throws a big elbow that misses.
Uxxarest preventing the sweep.
Idea is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest trying to control the position from guard on top but Idea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea wants to sweep but no luck.

Uxxarest drops back, looking for a kneebar! Idea looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Idea looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Idea!

Idea grinds an elbow into Uxxarest's temple.
Idea working away.
Idea advances to full mount.
Idea unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea wants to control the pace but Uxxarest is squirming around nicely.
Idea unloading with bombs!
Uxxarest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Idea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Idea there.
Uxxarest tries to get to full guard but Idea has control of the leg.
Uxxarest works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idea landing some decent shots from guard.
Uxxarest controls Idea momentarily but Idea frees himself.
Uxxarest wants to sweep here but Idea controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Idea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Idea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uxxarest shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Idea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Uxxarest ducks under a wild hook from Idea.
Idea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Uxxarest misses its intended target.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that half lands.
Idea misses with an uppercut.
Uxxarest tries to counter with a takedown but Idea is quick to defend against it.
Uxxarest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idea connects with the punch.
Idea slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uxxarest misses with a body kick.

Uxxarest shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Idea manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idea keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.
Uxxarest stopping the sweep attempt from Idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest trying to control but Idea is working from the bottom.

Idea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idea lands a decent punch to the body there.
Uxxarest connects with a couple of short punches.
Idea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uxxarest wants to control from the top but Idea keeps moving.

Idea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uxxarest defends well.

Uxxarest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Umbra Uxxarest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Idea will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Idea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uxxarest is aware though and is defending well.

Idea looking for a guillotine here but Uxxarest defends easily.
Idea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uxxarest trying to control the position from guard on top but Idea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uxxarest postures up and lands a big shot to Idea's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea trying to keep a closed guard but Uxxarest is proving a slippery customer.
Uxxarest throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Idea is on top in guard.

Uxxarest has his foot on Idea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Idea works his way back into a safe position though.
Idea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Idea throws a big elbow that misses.
Uxxarest striking off his back but it's not causing Idea any problems.
Uxxarest pulls Idea in to control the position.
Uxxarest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uxxarest has momentary wrist control but Idea slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea lands a couple of digs.
Idea stands and throws Uxxarest's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uxxarest can't do much from the bottom here.
Uxxarest is trying to get back to half guard.
Idea scoring with punches from side control.
Uxxarest takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Uxxarest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Idea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Idea trying to control the position but Uxxarest is working away.
Uxxarest tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Idea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Idea 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Idea!
An out of breath Bad Idea thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.