PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brynden Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry has chosen country boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Epicity
vs
Landry

175 cm
31
143 lbs
22 - 11 - 1

171 cm
38
136 lbs
30 - 16 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brynden Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Cletus Landry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Landry gets caught napping as Epicity dives in and scores a takedown. Landry manages to retain guard.

Epicity stands up and waves to Landry to follow him.
Epicity tries to clinch up.
Landry throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Landry. No joy for Epicity on that attempt.
Epicity shoots in but Landry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epicity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicity doesn't manage to clinch there - Landry circles away.
Epicity goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Epicity moves forwards but Landry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Landry scoring well with a low kick there.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
Landry tries to clinch but Epicity moves out of range.
It appears Epicity was looking to counter with a kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry tried to score with a low kick but Epicity checks it.
Landry misses with the combination.
And Epicity counters with a quick kick to the body but Landry blocks it.
Landry misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynden Epicity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense.
Landry throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Epicity doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Landry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landry swinging wildly here.
Epicity tries to counter by clinching up but Landry breaks away and moves out of range.
Landry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Epicity.
A head kick misses from Epicity.

Epicity changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Landry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Landry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Landry tries to roll over but Epicity keeps him under control.
Landry is staying active underneath Epicity, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Landry actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landry is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epicity content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Landry wants to improve his position but Epicity is controlling well.
Epicity stops Landry from getting back to his feet.
Landry tries to roll over but Epicity keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry looks like he's trying to stand up.
Epicity missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Epicity throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Epicity not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Epicity content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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.
Epicity looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Epicity looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landry.
Epicity will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Epicity stuffs the takedown.
Epicity will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Epicity takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.
Epicity plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Epicity tries to counter with a takedown but Landry is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus Landry dominated that round.
That's time! Epicity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Epicity misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Landry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cletus Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity with a poor takedown
and Landry counters with a nice uppercut.
Epicity moves in looking to clinch but Landry pushes him off.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Landry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Epicity looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Landry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epicity moves forwards but Landry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epicity moves out of range as Landry strikes.
No luck for Epicity with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynden Epicity. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry tries to bum rush Epicity with a series of wild strikes but Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Landry lands a right hook to the body.
Landry throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Brynden Epicity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Landry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Landry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a two punch combo.
Landry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Epicity is able to avoid easily.
As Landry looks to move away, Epicity throws a big counter combo but Landry just gets out of the way.
Landry throws out a leg kick but Epicity moves out of range and Landry only half commits.
Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landry.
A telegraphed right hand from Landry misses the target.
Epicity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Landry circles away quickly and effectively.
Landry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Landry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Landry ends up having to push Epicity into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Landry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Epicity counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Landry gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Landry!

It looks like Brynden Epicity has been cut.
Epicity looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Landry looking to score a takedown here. Epicity is defending well but Landry drives through and ends up in Epicity's guard.

Landry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Epicity with a lazy takedown attempt
and Landry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Landry scores with a hook to the body. Epicity takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Landry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Landry ends up having to push Epicity into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Epicity appears to be looking for a big counter.
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch but Landry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Landry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Landry.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Landry connects with a nice looking jab.
Epicity ducks right into an uppercut from Landry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Landry pinned against the cage. Landry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Landry swats away the attempt to clinch by Epicity.
Landry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Landry moves out of range easily.
Landry connects with a nice looking jab.
Landry misses with a wild body shot.
Landry misses with a kick to the body.
Epicity shoots in but Landry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity wants to clinch up but Landry keeps it at a distance.
Epicity tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Landry defends well and Epicity ends up having to push Landry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Landry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epicity tries to clinch but Landry moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Landry! But no joy.
Landry swinging wildly here.
Epicity throws a quick counter kick to the body but Landry avoids it.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Landry misses with a looping left.
Landry digs a good hook to Epicity's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Landry misses the jab.
Epicity shoots in looking for a takedown but Landry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Epicity's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Epicity moves out of range as Landry strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus Landry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity's cut.
That's time! Epicity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Landry lands a nice shot that snaps Epicity's head back.
Epicity moves out of range of the strikes.
Landry scores with a three punch combo!
Epicity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Epicity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landry throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Epicity shoots in looking for a takedown. Landry tries to sprawl out of it but Epicity keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Landry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Epicity scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Landry fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Epicity tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cletus Landry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Landry misses with a hook.
Landry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epicity!

Epicity gets a clinch.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Landry.

Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Epicitys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epicity tries to clinch but Landry moves away
and Landry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck for Epicity with that takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Epicity.
Landry slaps away a takedown attempt from Epicity, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Landry feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynden Epicity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landry throws a series of punches but Epicity avoids them all with ease.
Landry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry swats away the attempt to clinch by Epicity.
Landry misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Landry misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Landry misses the target.
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Landry.
Epicity has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landry finds it's way round the side to connect with Epicity's head.
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epicity needs to keep his hands up - Landry had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landry. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity tries to score a power double leg takedown but Landry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Epicity somewhat.
Epicity dives in and grabs Landry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Landry pushes down on Epicity's head and hops out.
It seemed like Landry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity shoots in for a double leg but Landry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Landry swats away the attempt to clinch by Epicity.
Epicity backing away here, and Landry unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Landry but Landry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Landry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Landry lands with a nice body punch.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.
Landry works Epicity's body with a nice hook.
Landry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Landry connects with a looping right hand.
Landry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Epicity tries to clinch there but Landry circles away.
Landry feints a counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Epicity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landry shoots in and drives through. Epicity sprawls well.
Epicity tries to counter by clinching up but Landry breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice cross by Landry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity stuffs the takedown.
Epicity dives in and grabs Landry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Landry pushes down on Epicity's head and hops out.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Epicity goes for a double leg but Landry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Landry continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Landry.
Landry scores with a decent looking hook.
Epicity closes this distance looking for a takedown but Landry circles away.
Landry throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
Brynden Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epicity looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Landry tried to score with a low kick but Epicity checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Landry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Landry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus Landry!
Cletus Landry thanked the fans post fight for their support.