PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bring Ithome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ithome
vs
White Iv

189 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

194 cm
24
212 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bring Ithome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter White Iv!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithome lands a slapping body shot.
Ithome misses with a two punch combination.
White Iv drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White Iv connects with a crisp jab.
White Iv swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ithome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Iv was well out of range. Poor timing from Ithome.
Ithome seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ithome swinging wildly here.
Ithome looks to land a combination but White Iv avoids it well.
White Iv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ithome misses with an uppercut. White Iv saw that one coming.
White Iv connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ithome tries to bum rush White Iv with a series of wild strikes but White Iv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White Iv is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White Iv slips a jab and a cross from Ithome.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White Iv, right into the meat.
Ithome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ithome connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White Iv scores with a jab to the head.
White Iv works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ithome avoids the head kick by White Iv.
Ithome has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White Iv finds it's way round the side to connect with Ithome's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithome misses with a low kick.
Bring Ithome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ithome slips under a jab.
White Iv moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White Iv misses with a few strikes there.
Ithome shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White Iv eats them both and turns towards Ithome to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Walter White Iv has been cut.
Ithome looks to land a right hand but White Iv moved out of range.
White Iv fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ithome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and White Iv counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
White Iv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

White Iv is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White Iv is trying to control the action in half guard but Ithome is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ithome tries to kick White Iv off but White Iv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
White Iv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ithome's head.
White Iv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White Iv looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Iv thows a huge punch but Ithome dodges it nicely.
White Iv thows a huge punch but Ithome dodges it nicely.
Ithome is trying to stand.
Ithome blocking the ground and pound attempt from White Iv.
White Iv prevents Ithome from standing back up.
White Iv trying to pass the guard but Ithome defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Iv not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ithome tries to kick White Iv off but White Iv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Ithome kicks White Iv off and gets back to his feet.
White Iv wants to clinch.
White Iv throws a hook but Ithome blocks it.
Ithome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White Iv.
A combination from Ithome does no damage.
White Iv throws a right hand that Ithome ducks under and follows up with a left that Ithome also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithome throws a head kick that misses.
Ithome throws a right hand that White Iv ducks under and follows up with a left that White Iv also avoids with ease.
White Iv throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A right-left combo lands from White Iv.
White Iv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Ithome.
White Iv fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White Iv throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Iv misses with a right hand
and Ithome counters with a left and a right that stings White Iv.
White Iv throws a head kick but Ithome moves out of range.
White Iv misses with a double jab

and Ithome holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

White Iv is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ithome can't fight it off and eventually White Iv manages to take the fight to the floor. Ithome looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ithome pushes White Iv off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ithome takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Iv scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
White Iv ducks under a wild hook from Ithome.

White Iv drives through and clinches with Ithome against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ithome.

Ithome escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ithome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White Iv circles away quickly and effectively.

White Iv clinches up with Ithome and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Iv.
A head punch on the inside from Ithome fails to land.

Ithome pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from White Iv both land. Nice combination.
White Iv is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Ithome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ithome ducks under a wild hook from White Iv.
Ithome misses with a two punch combination.
White Iv lands with an uppercut that bounces Ithome off the cage and back into range.
White Iv pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White Iv avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bring Ithome will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter White Iv's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

White Iv shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. White Iv showed some decent athleticism there.
White Iv lands strikes from half guard.
Ithome looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithome trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
White Iv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Ithome makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ithome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ithome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ithome misses the target.
White Iv lands with a right hand.
White Iv wants to clinch.
Walter White Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ithome avoids the body shot from White Iv.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithome fails to land with a series of punches.
White Iv slips a jab and a cross from Ithome.
Ithome blocks a head kick by White Iv.
White Iv misses with a head kick.
It looked like Ithome was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
White Iv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White Iv misses with a two punch combination.
Ithome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White Iv.
White Iv looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White Iv, as that shot connected.
Ithome misses with a series of wild punches.
White Iv fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White Iv scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. White Iv catches Ithome right on the button with a cross.
A combination from White Iv does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ithome takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ithome misses with a looping left.
White Iv jabs Ithome right on the nose. Ithome blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Iv scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
White Iv might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
White Iv misses with a looping right.
Ithome throws a left and a right that both miss
and White Iv counters with a straight right hand.
White Iv connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ithome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White Iv swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White Iv scores with a jab to the jaw.
White Iv looks to score with a jab to the body but Ithome is just out of range.
Ithome misses with a few strikes there.
White Iv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ithome.
Ithome takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White Iv dips to his left and cracks Ithome with an uppercut!
White Iv scores with the left hand. Ithome knows he should have avoided that one.
White Iv doesn't manage to clinch there - Ithome circles away.
White Iv swings for the body but Ithome moves out of range.
Bring Ithome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ithome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ithome is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithome gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White Iv.
Ithome throws a series of punches but White Iv avoids them all with ease.
Ithome tried to score with a low kick but White Iv checks it.
White Iv looks to land a combination but Ithome avoids it well.
Ithome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White Iv will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Ithome.
Walter White Iv seems to be getting the better of the standup.

White Iv throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ithome tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. White Iv is in Ithome's guard.
White Iv trying to control but Ithome is working from the bottom.
White Iv is looking to work some ground and pound but Ithome has wrist control.
White Iv won't allow Ithome to get back to his feet.
Ithome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White Iv must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

White Iv is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
White Iv with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Iv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White Iv is looking to work some ground and pound but Ithome has wrist control.
Ithome wants to stand up but White Iv is controlling him.
White Iv throwing strikes but missing.

Ithome has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes White Iv off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Iv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ithome.
Ithome looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick from White Iv lands but Ithome takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White Iv throws a right and a left that both miss.
White Iv misses with a wild combination.
Ithome takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter White Iv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter White Iv's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

White Iv throws a hook to the side of Ithome's head but Ithome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ithome misses with a double jab
and Ithome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ithome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from White Iv.
White Iv looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White Iv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ithome was well out of range. Poor timing from White Iv.
Ithome works over White Iv's head and body with a nice combination.
Ithome is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White Iv.
White Iv avoids a punch combination nicely.
White Iv lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Ithome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ithome slips a jab and a cross from White Iv.
White Iv lands a nice looking body shot.
Ithome misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithome misses with the combination.
White Iv scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White Iv scores with a jab. Ithome acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ithome misses with a head kick.
White Iv lands an overhand right.
White Iv throws a sloppy head kick and Ithome moves out of range easily.
White Iv lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Ithome misses.
Ithome swinging wildly here.
Ithome drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White Iv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ithome went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ithome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White Iv fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ithome moves forwards but White Iv connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White Iv swings for the body but Ithome moves out of range.
Ithome throws a big counter combination but White Iv scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for White Iv. That snapped Ithome's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Ithome. Those never looked like landing.
White Iv looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White Iv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ithome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ithome throws a right hand that White Iv ducks under and follows up with a left that White Iv also avoids with ease.
White Iv misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ithome seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

White Iv shoots in and gets a takedown into Ithome's guard.
White Iv is standing up over Ithome. Ithome looks to escape but White Iv dives into side control.

Ithome is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, White Iv asserts his dominance and retains side control.

White Iv tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ithome wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithome on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
White Iv lands an elbow.
Ithome is pushing White Iv's head away, looking to escape. White Iv manages to hold on to the position though.
White Iv misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
White Iv throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ithome is looking to work his way out of this bad position but White Iv is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Ithome's face as White Iv controls the position.
White Iv throws a strike aimed at the side of Ithome's head but Ithome avoids it well.
White Iv working the head and body with strikes.
White Iv wants to control but Ithome is keeping him busy.
White Iv tries to score with some ground and pound. Ithome controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithome defending against the ground and pound.

Ithome throws White Iv to one side and escapes!
White Iv lands with an uppercut that bounces Ithome off the cage and back into range.
White Iv connects with a body shot that sends Ithome's belly button to the back.
A combination from White Iv does no damage.
Ithome lands a head shot.
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!
White Iv bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ithome's head backwards.
White Iv lands with a nice combination. Ithome backs away looking to recover.
White Iv misses with a body shot.
Ithome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ithome throws a right hand that White Iv ducks under and follows up with a left that White Iv also avoids with ease.
Donk. White Iv catches Ithome right on the button with a cross.
Ithome scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ithome takes one to the side of the head.
White Iv ducks under a wild hook from Ithome.
Ithome connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White Iv's hands.
White Iv comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter White Iv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White Iv has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter White Iv!
A relieved looking Walter White Iv thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.