PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eldon Stanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dredd Judge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dredd Judge acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Stanton
vs
Judge

194 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eldon Stanton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dredd Judge!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Stanton gets caught flat footed, as Judge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stanton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stanton is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
Stanton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Stanton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Judge passes into half guard.
Stanton works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stanton wriggles free and stands up.

Judge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stanton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Stanton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stanton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stanton is looking to escape.
Judge passes to side control.
Stanton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stanton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Judge is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Stanton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stanton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Judge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stanton is working away from the top position though.
Stanton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Stanton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Stanton is taking a breather. Judge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge is trying to stand up here but Stanton is controlling him well.
Judge trying to control here.
Judge gets back to full guard.
Stanton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stanton chips away with some ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Judge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stanton is looking to get back to is feet but Judge passes into side control.
Stanton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Judge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stanton is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stanton taking some punishment here, with Judge in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stanton wants to get back to full guard.
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 Eldon Stanton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stanton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stanton is nestled in close to Judge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stanton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Judge looking for submissions off his back.
Judge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stanton is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Judge tries to get to full guard but Stanton has control of the leg.
Judge taking some punishment here, with Stanton in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Judge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stanton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stanton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judge.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Judge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stanton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judge's back!
Judge manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stanton's guard. Nice work there by Judge.
Judge is breathing heavily.

Stanton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stanton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge wants to control from the top but Stanton keeps moving.
Stanton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanton striking off his back but it's not causing Judge any problems.

Stanton has an active guard here but Judge has managed to pass into half guard.
Judge sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Stanton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Judge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stanton to the mat! Stanton manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stanton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Judge uses it to pass to side control.
Stanton tries to improve position but can't.
Stanton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Judge off and has taken his back!
Judge takes a big shot to the side of the head.
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!
Judge wants to get back to his feet.
Judge trying to control the hands but Stanton won't let him.
I really don't envy Judge right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eldon Stanton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stanton blocks a head kick by Judge.

Stanton pushes Judge up against the cage in a clinch.

Judge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stanton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judge's guard.

Judge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanton defends well.
Stanton lands a couple of elbows.
Judge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge wants to get back to his feet but Stanton passes into half guard.
Judge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stanton.
Judge trying to control but Stanton postures up.
Stanton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stanton winds up and cracks Judge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Judge is trying to stand.
Stanton content to control rather than advance.
Stanton lands with a punch from half guard.
Stanton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Judge defending well though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eldon Stanton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Judge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stanton to the mat! Stanton manages to get full guard.
Stanton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Stanton prevents Judge from improving his position.
Judge has hold of Stanton's hands but Stanton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stanton sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Judge has hold of Stanton's hands but Stanton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Judge trying to control but Stanton postures up.
Stanton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Judge's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanton is controlling the pace.
Dredd Judge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eldon Stanton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eldon Stanton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stanton, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eldon Stanton!