PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Sidious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adlet Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adlet Mayer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sidious
vs
Mayer

180 cm
21
204 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

187 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adlet Mayer !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayer .
Mayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sidious avoids it really well and circles away.
Mayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Mayer with a poor takedown
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adlet Mayer .
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.

Mayer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayer lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer being controlled here momentarily.
Mayer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sidious on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sidious tries to get out of the position.
Mayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Sidious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayer postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.
Sidious comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sidious throws a body punch but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Adlet Mayer has been cut.
Sidious works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer connects with a single shot there.
Sidious keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayer fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Sidious as Mayer shoots in.
Sidious lands a lovely overhand right.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayer darts in looking for a takedown but Sidious gets double underhooks and turns Mayer into the cage.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayer tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sidious as he connects with a hook.
Sidious with a nice cross.
Mayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayer somewhat.

Mayer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sidious was covering up waiting for the punch and Mayer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mayer throwing strikes but missing.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sidious pulls Mayer in close to prevent any damage.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious trying to control the position.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sidious moves in looking to clinch but Mayer pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adlet Mayer 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sidious's guard.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Mayer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sidious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious controls Mayer momentarily but Mayer frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Sidious is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mayer .
Sidious throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayer on the side of the head.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adlet Mayer .
Nice shot by Sidious.
Sidious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?
Mayer misses with a takedown
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Sidious throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayer on the side of the head.

That has opened up Adlet Mayer 's cut even more.
Sidious swings for the body but Mayer moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sidious on his heels. He'll look to pass Sidious's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayer being controlled here momentarily.
Mayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mayer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sidious is controlling Mayer 's posture.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayer tries for a takedown but Sidious sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.

Mayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayer is breathing heavily.
Sidious tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adlet Mayer 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mayer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayer showed some decent athleticism there.
Sidious blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayer .
Mayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sidious trying to control from the bottom.
Mayer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mayer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer throwing shots but Sidious is blocking nicely.
Mayer thows a huge punch but Sidious dodges it nicely.
Mayer is trying to control. Sidious wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayer trying to control from Sidious's half guard. Sidious has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidious looking to control.
Mayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sidious has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sidious's waist but Sidious gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayer off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mayer or perhaps it was just good defense by Sidious, which made it look bad.
Darth Sidious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayer has his takedown stuffed
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adlet Mayer .
Sidious scores with a jab.
Sidious fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mayer has his takedown stuffed
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sidious defends it nicely.
Sidious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious misses with a two punch combination.
Mayer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sidious lands a two punch combo.
Mayer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sidious darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sidious jabs at Mayer 's body.
Sidious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sidious defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayer .

Sidious gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sidious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer avoids the elbow strike from Sidious, against the cage.
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!
Mayer looking for a takedown.
Sidious stops a takedown attempt from Mayer .
Mayer is looking for a takedown.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sidious is pressed up against the cage. Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sidious down to the mat. Sidious avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sidious tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adlet Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Sidious - just one landing.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.

Mayer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sidious keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Mayer seems to be working for a kimura but Sidious defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Sidious showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sidious, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.