PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Pending (ranked 8372 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieran Mistry (ranked 17759 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pending
vs
Mistry

150 cm
53
130 lbs
60 - 91 - 0

171 cm
34
144 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 60 - 91 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Pending!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran Mistry!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mistry scores with a jab to the head.
Mistry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mistry lands with a hook. Pending tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mistry lands a jab to Pending's midsection.
Mistry scores with a shot to the body.
Kieran Mistry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mistry, as that shot connected.
Mistry lands a slapping body shot.
Pending on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mistry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Mistry displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pending takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pending takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mistry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pending is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mistry.
Pending is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mistry.
Pending walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mistry lands with a nice combination. Pending backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mistry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mistry feints a jab promting Pending to slip. Mistry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pending slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Mistry moves into range and clinches up with Pending.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mistry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pending is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mistry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pending has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mistry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mistry is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Mistry.
Pending jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mistry walks away with a smile on his face. Pending gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Pending. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mistry scores with a three punch combo!
Mistry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mistry lands with a straight right. Pending didn't see that one coming.
Mistry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pending doesn't seem bothered though.
Pending with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mistry to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mistry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pending takes one on the button.
Mistry lands a body shot.
Mistry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mistry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kieran Mistry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mistry lands with a nice combination. Pending backs away looking to recover.
Mistry is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Mistry looks to land a combination. Pending sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mistry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pending could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry scores with a jab to the body.
Mistry lands a nice looking body shot.
Mistry lands a jab to Pending's midsection.
Pending takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left and a right from Mistry both land. Nice combination.
Mistry cracks Pending with a good jab.
Pending takes one on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Mistry.
Mistry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pending had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mistry lands with a nice combination. Pending backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Mistry dominated that 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.

Mistry lands a jab to Pending's midsection.
Mistry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mistry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Mistry instigates a clinch.
Mistry stops a takedown attempt from Pending.
Mistry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pending looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mistry has Pending pushed against the cage.
Mistry has Pending pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pending tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mistry smiles and moves away.
Mistry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pending stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry lands with a good body shot.
Mistry jabs Pending to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mistry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pending on the side of the head.
Pending takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mistry feints a jab promting Pending to slip. Mistry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pending slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Mistry.

Mistry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pending, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pending fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Pending. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mistry manages to break the clinch.
Mistry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mistry cracks Pending with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mistry connects with a body shot that sends Pending's belly button to the back.
Pending takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Mistry closes the distance and clinches.
Mistry stalling.
Pending jumps guard but Mistry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pending goes for a takedown attempt but Mistry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mistry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mistry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mistry moves into the clinch.
Pending is looking for a takedown.

Mistry manages to break the clinch.
Fyodor Pending is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pending gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mistry throws a one two combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mistry, as that shot connected.
Mistry stuns Pending with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry lands a two punch combo.
Mistry tests Pending's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mistry moves into the clinch.

Mistry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pending takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Mistry. That snapped Pending's head back.
Mistry lands with an uppercut that bounces Pending off the cage and back into range.
Mistry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pending. Pending circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mistry lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Mistry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mistry moves into the clinch.
Pending is looking for a takedown.

Mistry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mistry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mistry works over Pending's head and body with a nice combination.
Mistry goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pending takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kieran Mistry seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Mistry moves into range and clinches up with Pending.

Mistry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mistry connects with a body shot that sends Pending's belly button to the back.
Mistry connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pending stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mistry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mistry lands with a good body shot.
Mistry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Mistry rushes Pending and presses him up against the cage.
Mistry is struggling to control the position.
Pending changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mistry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mistry connects with a body shot that sends Pending's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Mistry as he connects with a hook.
Pending takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pending takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pending has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mistry scores with a three punch combo!
Mistry connects with a crisp jab.
Pending takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Mistry clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mistry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mistry works Pending's body with a nice hook.
Mistry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mistry.
Mistry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pending rather than just go for the knockout.
Mistry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pending doesn't seem bothered though.

Mistry closes the distance and pushes Pending back into the cage.
Mistry displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pending up against the cage.
Kieran Mistry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mistry lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mistry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mistry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mistry cracks a nice hook into Pending's ribs.

Pending tries to keep at a distance but Mistry has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mistry breaks the clinch.
Mistry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A nice combination there by Mistry.
Kieran Mistry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mistry throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Mistry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mistry 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Mistry!