PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Granville Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CumGuzzler McTummySticks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Ballard
vs
McTummySticks

190 cm
24
215 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Granville Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, CumGuzzler McTummySticks!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTummySticks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ballard tries to clinch but McTummySticks is having none of it.
McTummySticks looks to land a combination but Ballard avoids it well.
McTummySticks throws the left hand but Ballard avoids the punch easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McTummySticks.
Ballard tries to bench press McTummySticks off him but McTummySticks keeps the position.
McTummySticks slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballard is not content to let McTummySticks control the position.
McTummySticks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard is looking to reverse the position.
McTummySticks trying to control the action but Ballard is working from the bottom.
McTummySticks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ballard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ballard is trying to control but can't.
Ballard is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ballard is not content to let McTummySticks control the position.
Ballard gets back to full guard.

Ballard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ballard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ballard trying to keep a closed guard but McTummySticks is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTummySticks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

McTummySticks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ballard quickly recovers to half guard.
McTummySticks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McTummySticks trying to pass the guard but Ballard defending well.
Ballard wants to control but McTummySticks is keeping busy.
McTummySticks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ballard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McTummySticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballard looking to control.
McTummySticks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ballard looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballard, not yet.
McTummySticks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ballard is pulling down on McTummySticks's head to control his posture.
Ballard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McTummySticks tries to kick Ballard off but Ballard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ballard controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CumGuzzler McTummySticks dominated 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.

McTummySticks throws a head kick but Ballard moves out of range.
Ballard is looking to counter punch.

McTummySticks looking to score a takedown here. Ballard is defending well but McTummySticks drives through and ends up in Ballard's guard.
McTummySticks wanted to stand there but Ballard had control of the position.
McTummySticks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McTummySticks wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.
McTummySticks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ballard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTummySticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McTummySticks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTummySticks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McTummySticks preventing the sweep.
Ballard has a closed guard, preventing McTummySticks from standing up.
McTummySticks wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ballard moves out of range as McTummySticks strikes.

McTummySticks moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McTummySticks.

Ballard pulls guard successfully.
McTummySticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTummySticks wants to pass the guard but Ballard is keeping the position.

Ballard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McTummySticks defends it easily.
McTummySticks wants to stand and escape but instead Ballard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

McTummySticks controlling the position.
Ballard 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.
Ballard being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTummySticks striking from the bottom here.
Ballard trying to control the position from guard on top but McTummySticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTummySticks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McTummySticks is trying to control the position but Ballard postures up.
Ballard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ballard landing some decent shots from guard.
Ballard wants to control from the top but McTummySticks keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ballard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McTummySticks as he jumps to the side.
As Ballard backs off McTummySticks throws a huge counter combo but Ballard manages to avoid it all.

McTummySticks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ballard trying to hold on to McTummySticks's head to control him but McTummySticks postures up.
Ballard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McTummySticks jumps into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballard gets back to half guard.

McTummySticks is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CumGuzzler McTummySticks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McTummySticks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ballard's half guard.
McTummySticks wants to stand but Ballard has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ballard wants to improve his position but McTummySticks is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTummySticks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ballard.
Ballard trying to hold on to McTummySticks's head to control him but McTummySticks postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McTummySticks is looking for a kimura but Ballard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McTummySticks to get the leverage.
McTummySticks trying to pass the guard but Ballard defending well.
Nice strikes from McTummySticks there.
Ballard is looking to control McTummySticks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ballard avoid being mounted?
Ballard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ballard.
Ballard is trying to keep McTummySticks in close.
McTummySticks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ballard working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ballard wants to sweep here but McTummySticks controlling him for the moment.

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

McTummySticks instigates a clinch.
Ballard jumps guard but McTummySticks stands there with Ballard around his waist. Ballard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

McTummySticks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ballard regains guard immediately.
McTummySticks wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTummySticks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McTummySticks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ballard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McTummySticks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ballard controls McTummySticks momentarily but McTummySticks frees himself.

That's four 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.

McTummySticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McTummySticks wants to get up but he can't break Ballard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

McTummySticks instigates a clinch.

McTummySticks breaks from the clinch.
McTummySticks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ballard counters with a nice uppercut.

McTummySticks instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballard is looking for a takedown.

McTummySticks manages to break the clinch.

McTummySticks has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
CumGuzzler McTummySticks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McTummySticks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CumGuzzler McTummySticks!