PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guerilla Tactic (ranked 6129 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syn Sevilla (ranked 25297 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerilla Tactic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Syn Sevilla's chin.

Tactic
vs
Sevilla

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 The Island, Guerilla Tactic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Syn Sevilla!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tactic scores with a body shot.
Tactic digs a good body shot into Sevilla's ribs.
Sevilla throws a looping overhand right but Tactic ducks down to avoid it.
Tactic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sevilla manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sevilla! But no joy.
Tactic's corner calls for a 1-2. Tactic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tactic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tactic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tactic swings for the body but Sevilla moves out of range.
Sevilla avoids the body shot from Tactic.
Tactic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sevilla moves away.
Sevilla doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tactic lands a body shot.
Sevilla fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tactic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tactic is looking to wear down Sevilla with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sevilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tactic.
Sevilla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tactic takes a swing at Sevilla's ribcage but misses.
Tactic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sevilla.
Sevilla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sevilla throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tactic misses with a hook.
Sevilla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tactic swings for the body but Sevilla moves out of range.
And Sevilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Tactic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tactic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sevilla is just out of range.
Sevilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sevilla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tactic misses with a body shot.
Sevilla lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Sevilla misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tactic. Sevilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sevilla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tactic lands a nice hook to Sevilla's body. Sevilla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tactic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sevilla on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tactic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sevilla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sevilla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sevilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tactic.
Sevilla lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tactic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sevilla manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tactic scores with a jab to the head.
Tactic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sevilla moves away.
Tactic swats away the attempt to clinch by Sevilla.
Tactic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sevilla counters with a series of strikes. Tactic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guerilla Tactic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tactic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sevilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Tactic.
Tactic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Sevilla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tactic scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sevilla.
Tactic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tactic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sevilla moves away.
Sevilla needs to keep his hands up - Tactic had a free shot at his head there.
Tactic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tactic swings for the body but Sevilla moves out of range.
Tactic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sevilla.
Tactic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sevilla tries to bum rush Tactic with a series of wild strikes but Tactic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevilla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheers as Tactic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sevilla doesn't seem phased though.
Tactic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sevilla shoots in looking for a takedown but Tactic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sevilla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guerilla Tactic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syn Sevilla.
Sevilla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tactic lands a nice looking body shot.
Tactic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sevilla moves away.
Tactic lands a nice looking body shot.
Sevilla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tactic's hands.
Sevilla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tactic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sevilla is just out of range.
Tactic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sevilla is just out of range.
Tactic misses with a body shot.
Tactic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tactic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sevilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sevilla throws a nice looking combination but Tactic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sevilla moves forwards but Tactic connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tactic dodges the punch combination from Sevilla.
Tactic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sevilla has time to react.
Sevilla tries to clinch but Tactic is having none of it.
Tactic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tactic lands with an overhand left.
Tactic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sevilla manages to avoid it.
Tactic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sevilla moves in looking to clinch but Tactic pushes him off.
Tactic misses with a wild body shot.
Tactic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sevilla shoots in for a takedown but Tactic shows good takedown defense.
Tactic misses with a wild body shot.
Sevilla tries a quick counter leg kick but Tactic is wise to it.
Tactic lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tactic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sevilla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tactic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sevilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guerilla Tactic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sevilla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tactic misses with a hook to the body
and Sevilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guerilla Tactic is winning the standup battle so far.
Tactic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sevilla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tactic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sevilla misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tactic. Sevilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tactic misses the shot to the body.
Tactic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tactic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sevilla.
Tactic misses the shot to the body.
Tactic takes a swing at Sevilla's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tactic misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sevilla might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tactic has got the better of the exchanges.
Tactic clobbers Sevilla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tactic moves out of range as Sevilla strikes.
Tactic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tactic misses with a wild body shot.
Sevilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tactic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tactic takes a swing at Sevilla's ribcage but misses.
Sevilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tactic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sevilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Tactic.
Sevilla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tactic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tactic misses the shot to the body.
Sevilla is looking for the big counter here.
Tactic punishes Sevilla's body with a nice straight punch.
Tactic takes a swing at Sevilla's ribcage but misses.
Tactic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tactic slips a jab and a cross from Sevilla.
Tactic staying out of range there.
Tactic misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Sevilla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tactic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tactic throws a good cross that connects.
Sevilla throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tactic lands a nice looking body shot.
Sevilla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sevilla throws a series of punches but Tactic avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevilla is looking to clinch.
Tactic throws a body punch but Sevilla moves out of range.
Sevilla on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Syn Sevilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Tactic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tactic lands a slapping body shot.
Sevilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tactic swings for the body but Sevilla moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Tactic scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sevilla throws a head kick that half lands.
Sevilla throws a right hand that Tactic ducks under and follows up with a left that Tactic also avoids with ease.
Tactic swats away the attempt to clinch by Sevilla.
Tactic swings for the body but Sevilla moves out of range.
Tactic lands a nice shot to the body.
Sevilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Tactic misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Tactic both land. Nice combination.
Tactic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sevilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tactic throws a body punch but Sevilla moves out of range.
Guerilla Tactic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tactic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sevilla tries to close the distance and clinch but Tactic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tactic scores with a sloppy right hand. Sevilla should have avoided that one.
Sevilla misses with a low kick.
Tactic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sevilla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tactic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sevilla moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sevilla.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tactic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tactic throws a body shot but no joy.
Tactic throws a body punch but Sevilla moves out of range.
Sevilla throws a counter combo.
A combination from Tactic does no damage.
Sevilla throws a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tactic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sevilla.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tactic. Sevilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tactic works Sevilla's body with a nice hook.
Sevilla is looking to clinch.
Tactic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sevilla.
Sevilla swinging wildly here.
Tactic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Tactic misses.
Sevilla lands with a kick to the temple. Tactic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sevilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tactic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sevilla manages to avoid it.
Sevilla misses with a kick to the body.
Sevilla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sevilla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tactic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevilla.
Tactic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sevilla manages to avoid it.
Sevilla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tactic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guerilla Tactic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tactic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tactic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tactic stuns Sevilla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sevilla fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tactic.
Tactic misses with a body shot.
Tactic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sevilla.
Tactic throws a right and a left that Sevilla avoids nicely.
Tactic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sevilla manages to avoid it.
Tactic throws a body punch but Sevilla moves out of range.
Tactic misses the shot to the body.
Sevilla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sevilla misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tactic. Sevilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sevilla misses with a two punch combination.
Sevilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tactic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sevilla moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sevilla misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tactic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tactic throws a body shot but no joy.
Sevilla throws a head kick but Tactic moves out of range.
Tactic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sevilla can do to turn this around?
Sevilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tactic slips a jab and a cross from Sevilla.
Tactic lands with a nice combination. Sevilla backs away looking to recover.
Sevilla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tactic lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Tactic.
Tactic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sevilla is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sevilla.
Sevilla misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Tactic misses the target.
Tactic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sevilla unleashes a big counter combination but Tactic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tactic misses the body punch
and Sevilla counters with a head kick. That will keep Tactic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sevilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tactic.
Tactic lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sevilla or perhaps it was just good defense by Tactic, which made it look bad.
Sevilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tactic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sevilla at a distance.
Tactic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sevilla is just out of range.
Tactic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tactic looks to land a combination but Sevilla avoids it well.
Sevilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tactic.
Sevilla throws a push kick but Tactic slaps the foot to one side.
Tactic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sevilla.
Sevilla tries a quick counter leg kick but Tactic is wise to it.
Tactic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tactic blocks a head kick by Sevilla.
Tactic keeps the fight on the outside.
Sevilla tries to clinch but Tactic is having none of it.
Tactic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sevilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tactic. Those never looked like landing.
Sevilla flicks out a counter leg kick but Tactic steps away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tactic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sevilla.
Tactic digs a good body shot into Sevilla's ribs.
Sevilla tries to clinch up.
Sevilla dives in and grabs Tactic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tactic pushes down on Sevilla's head and hops out.
Guerilla Tactic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syn Sevilla.
Sevilla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tactic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tactic lands with a nice body punch.
Tactic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sevilla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tactic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sevilla manages to avoid it.
Tactic swings for the body but Sevilla moves out of range.
Sevilla tries to clinch but Tactic moves out of range.
Sevilla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tactic tries to avoid it but Sevilla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tactic to the ground. Tactic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sevilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tactic.
Sevilla lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tactic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tactic slips a jab and a cross from Sevilla.
Tactic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sevilla swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sevilla throws a right and a left that Tactic avoids nicely.
Tactic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sevilla moves away.
Sevilla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tactic lands a nice looking body shot.
Tactic swings for the body but Sevilla moves out of range.
Tactic tests Sevilla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Tactic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sevilla doesn't seem phased though.
Tactic jabs Sevilla right on the nose. Sevilla blinks but takes it well.
Tactic throws a body shot but no joy.
Syn Sevilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guerilla Tactic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sevilla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tactic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guerilla Tactic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tactic 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guerilla Tactic!
After the fight, Guerilla Tactic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.