PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gail Faulkner (ranked 8468 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grappling Guy (ranked 6276 p4p, 273 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Faulkner
vs
Guy

164 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

215 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gail Faulkner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grappling Guy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Faulkner moves into the clinch.

Faulkner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Faulkner is fighting to break Guy's control of his arms but Guy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Faulkner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy pulls Faulkner in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faulkner is aware though and is defending well.
Guy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Faulkner trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guy is trying to control the position but Faulkner postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Faulkner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guy. That did some damage!

Faulkner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Faulkner has Guy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Faulkner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guy tumbling to the mat - Faulkner dives into Guy's guard.
Guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faulkner gets to his feet. Guy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Faulkner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guy can't do much from the bottom here.

Faulkner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Faulkner but great work by Guy.
Guy wants to control but Faulkner is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Faulkner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Faulkner is not content to let Guy control the position.

Guy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy trying to control the action but Faulkner is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gail Faulkner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Guy 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.
Faulkner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Faulkner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy regains half guard.
Guy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy wants to improve his position but Faulkner is controlling well.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Faulkner wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Guy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guy manages to get to full guard.
Faulkner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Faulkner postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Faulkner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guy is out of range and Faulkner settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulkner throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Faulkner throws a low kick but Guy avoids it.
Faulkner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Faulkner rushes Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Guy has Faulkner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Guy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Faulkner tumbling to the mat - Guy dives into Faulkner's guard.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Faulkner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy 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.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Faulkner is keeping the position.
Guy won't allow Faulkner to get back to his feet.
Guy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Faulkner's face as Guy controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gail Faulkner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Faulkner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy feints the counter takedown.
Faulkner throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faulkner tries to bum rush Guy with a series of wild strikes but Guy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guy feints the counter takedown.
Faulkner throws a right hand that Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Guy also avoids with ease.
Faulkner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Faulkner.
Guy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faulkner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guy with the counter takedown but Faulkner avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faulkner moves into the clinch successfully.

Guy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Faulkner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Guy not allowing Faulkner to control his hands.
Faulkner wants to get back to his feet.
Guy not allowing Faulkner to control his hands.

Faulkner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Faulkner right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulkner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Faulkner prevents Guy from getting a body triangle.

Guy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Faulkner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Faulkner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Faulkner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Guy is riding his opponent, not letting Faulkner buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulkner prevents Guy from getting a body triangle.
Guy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Faulkner trying to control the action but Guy just sinks the hooks in.

Guy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Faulkner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Faulkner is trying to get back to his feet but Guy has full control of the position and if anything, Faulkner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Faulkner rolls, trying to escape but Guy keeps control of the position.
Faulkner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Guy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Guy working for a choke but Faulkner is defending well.
Guy wants to control but Faulkner is keeping busy.

Guy is persistently looking for the submission but Faulkner is defending it well.
Guy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Grappling Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gail Faulkner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faulkner is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grappling Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faulkner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gail Faulkner!