PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David October (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fett
vs
October

170 cm
37
146 lbs
33 - 19 - 3

170 cm
31
147 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 3, fighting out of London, Jango Fett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David October!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Fett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fett is looking to score with low kicks.
Fett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FORBIDDEN VIOLENCE in the buildup to the fight.
Fett scores with a crisp jab that stopped October in his tracks.
Fett moves out of range of the strikes.
October darts in trying to clinch
and Fett counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Fett clinches up with October and pushes him back against the cage.
October misses with a knee strike.
Fett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. October avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fett tries to work over October's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fett pushes October back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, October creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
October prevents a body shot from Fett.
October is looking to control Fett's arms but Fett gets an underhook and turns him. Now October has his back to the cage.
Fett tries to throw a body punch but October avoids it by throwing Fett back against the cage.
Fett lands a left hand.
Fett tries a body shot but October blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

October ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. October no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but October is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

October is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fett is aware though and is defending well.
October working a defensive guard here.

October looking for a guillotine here but Fett defends easily.

October working for a triangle but Fett defends it easily.
Fett distracts October with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

October is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fett defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

October escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

October has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fett lands a couple of digs.
Fett working some strikes from top position.
Fett landing with the ground and pound.
October keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
October can't keep his opponent in guard - Fett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fett connects with a nice short shot to October's temple.
Fett is nestled in close to October, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

October actively working from the bottom here.
Fett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fett working October over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett wants to take a breather but October is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Fett.

October is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fett pulls his head out easily.
Fett is trying to control the action in half guard but October is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

October actively working from the bottom here.
October trying to control here.
Fett is trying to control. October wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fett working over October with some ground and pound. October looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

October looking for submissions off his back.

October looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Fett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fett is trying to work for a kimura but October is defending well.
October felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fett is keen to just control but October is a slippery customer.
Fett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fett is trying to control the action in half guard but October is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

October looking for submissions off his back.

October looking for submissions off his back.
October is refusing to be controlled, as Fett sits in half guard.

October looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jango Fett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fett dips to his left and cracks October with an uppercut!
October connects with an inside leg kick.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from October.
Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that October can do to turn this around?
Fett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fett defending well as October loads up on a big left hand.
Fett throws a shot from downtown. October moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Fett.
October tries to close the distance and clinch but Fett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
October on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fett throws the left hand but October avoids the punch easily.
Fett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
October misses with a jab, cross combination.
October moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Fett blocks the low kick.

October clinches up with Fett and pushes him back against the cage.
Fett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Fett.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
October blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but October uses good head movement to avoid it.
October blocks a body shot from Fett.
October taking a breather.
October tries a knee to the head but Fett blocks it.
October with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
October can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Fett tries to work over October's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fett lands a body shot.
October is breathing heavily.
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
October prevents a takedown attempt there.
October misses with a knee strike.
Fett throws a head punch that misses.
October lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. October gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fett.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
October looking to throw knees to the head but Fett is blocking nicely.
October is trying to maintain a safe position but Fett gets an underhook and turns October into the cage.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
October misses with a body punch.
Fett misses with some punches.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as October controls the action.
A hook to the body from Fett.
Fett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but October is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jango Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett lands a hook that snaps the head of October backwards.
Fett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of October backwards.
October is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
October with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
October blocks a body shot from Fett.
Fett is looking to control October's arms but October gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fett has his back to the cage.
Fett digs a right hand underneath October's ribcage. October let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as October controls his hands.
October with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fett misses with some punches.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Fett blocks with his arms.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
October lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. October fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck for Fett with that takedown attempt.
October throws a counter combo.
Fett lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett shoots in but October avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut there from October.
Fett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut lands for October. That snapped Fett's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett lands a really nice looking cross but October seems unphased.
October bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fett's head.
No joy there for Fett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
October doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
October misses with a low kick.
Fett connects with a leg kick. October looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fett slips a jab from October.
Fett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
October connects with a leg kick. Fett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
October throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David October will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jango Fett is winning the standup battle so far.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but October moves away.
Fett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fett checks the leg kick.
Fett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Fett does it's job there.
October jabbing away but nothing is landing.
October tries to clinch but Fett moves out of range.
October throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Fett.
October misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fett. That's going to slow October down.
October misses with a shot to the body
and Fett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett moves out of range as October strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
October takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
October on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
October blocks a jab.
October throws a leg kick
and Fett counters with a straight right hand.
October throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
October on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
October tries to clinch but Fett is having none of it.
October misses the jab.
October with a jab.
A jab from Fett misses.
Fett thumps October with a low kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Fett blocks with his arms.
Jango Fett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fett works on October's body with a couple of short punches.
October lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
October throws a punch but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett blocks a body shot from October.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
October slows down the pace here.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
October tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
Fett lands a hook that snaps the head of October backwards.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fett blocks it with crossed arms.
October is looking to control Fett's arms but Fett gets an underhook and turns him. Now October has his back to the cage.
October takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
October prevents a body shot from Fett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, October creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fett misses with a punch to the body.
October tries a knee to the head but Fett blocks it.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with October's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett.
October tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
October misses with a knee to the head.
October stalling in the clinch.
October blocks a body shot from Fett.
Fett tries a body shot but October blocks it.
October tries a knee to the head but Fett blocks it.
October's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A body shot lands from Fett.
October is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
October misses with a knee strike.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as October controls his hands.
Fett lands a shoulder strike.
October is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as October controls the action.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
October blocks a body shot from Fett.
October blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
October trying to land knees to the body.
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fett tries a body shot but October blocks it.
Good body shot from Fett.
Fett lands a body shot.
October doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but October uses good head movement to avoid it.
October with an attempt at a knee that misses.
October misses with a knee to the head.
October struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Fett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fett lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett misses with a punch to the body.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as October controls the action.
October can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Fett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
October is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
October trying to control the position but instead, Fett has worked for underhooks and has pushed October into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jango Fett clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fett, right into the meat.
Fett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts October, as that shot connected.
Fett scores with a leg kick.
October looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
October tries for a takedown but Fett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fett fires out a quick counter leg kick but October just manages to avoid it.
A combination from October does no damage.
Fett digs a good body shot into October's ribs.
A big right from Fett misses.
October's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! October scrambles back to his feet.
October wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
October misses with a straight right.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett lands a nice leg kick that just misses October's sensitive parts.
Fett sizes up October with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. October sees it coming and avoids it easily.
October looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
October is looking to clinch.
Fett cracks October with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but October avoids it really well and circles away.
Fett misses with a takedown attempt - October sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

October has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but October is keeping busy.
October is leaning against Fett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett.
Fett is trying to drag October to the mat but October just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jango Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
October tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
October digs a right hand underneath Fett's ribcage. Fett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fett wants to take the fight to the mat but October manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fett lands a body shot in the clinch.
October tries a knee to the head but Fett blocks it.
Fett lands a hook to the side of the head.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Fett blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by October.
October misses with a knee strike.
October lands a knee to the head.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with October's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
October can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Fett blocks with his arms.
Fett scores with a shot to the side of October's head.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with October's elbow.
October blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
October tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.
October prevents a body shot from Fett.
Fett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fett is stalling here.
A short left from October.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fett blocks it with crossed arms.
Fett is leaning against October and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett.
October blocks a body shot from Fett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
October lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fett lands a body punch in the clinch.
October is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fett lands a body punch.
Fett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Nice body punch from October.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fett.
October taking a breather.
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
October controlling the action here for a moment.
Fett tries to throw a body punch but October avoids it by throwing Fett back against the cage.
Fett tries a body shot but October blocks it.
October tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jango Fett had his way with David October in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

October tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
October tests Fett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
October shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fett but Fett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
October misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - October coming out on top.
October tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
October fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fett slips a jab from October.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
October takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
October tries to close the distance and clinch but Fett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Fett gets tackled into the cage by October. October maintains the clinch.

Fett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, October regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett wants to control from the top but October keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

October looking for subs off his back but Fett has passed one foot through into half guard.
October is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

October actively working from the bottom here.
Fett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
October is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fett's back!
Jango Fett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

October is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

October is looking for a rear naked choke here but Fett reverses the position brilliantly into October's guard!

October is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jango Fett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

October looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fett got a little sloppy there for a moment and October has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fett has managed to get both his arms back between October's legs - danger averted.
Fett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

October is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fett is aware though and is defending well.

October is looking for a triangle but Fett pushes his legs off easily.
Fett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

October looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

October is looking for a triangle but Fett pushes his legs off easily.
Fett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

October working for a triangle but Fett defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fett sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
David October has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
October stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fett.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
October tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
October throws a shot from downtown. Fett moves away and avoids it.
October misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fett lets loose with a powerful body kick. October will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by October.
A little jabbing left from October on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fett slips a straight right by October.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jango Fett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jango Fett!
Jango Fett retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jango Fett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.