PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pit Canthropus Jr (ranked 1134 p4p, 135 weight class) and John Starman (ranked 2970 p4p, 319 weight class). Canthropus Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Austin Powers - Daddy Wasn't There. Starman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. wrestlers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Starman has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Canthropus Jr
vs
Starman

175 cm
22
165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
24
165 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pit Canthropus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Canthropus Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canthropus Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Canthropus Jr lands a body shot.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Starman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Starman is looking to clinch but Canthropus Jr is avoiding it.
As Starman backs away, Canthropus Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Starman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canthropus Jr defends it well.
Starman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Canthropus Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman misses with the combination.
Canthropus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canthropus Jr swings for the body but Starman moves out of range.

Canthropus Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Starman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Starman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Canthropus Jr regains guard immediately.
Canthropus Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Starman is controlling him.
Canthropus Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Canthropus Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Starman tries to move into range but Canthropus Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Starman circles away from the clinch attempt

and Starman counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Canthropus Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starman.
Starman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canthropus Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starman takes a shot to the head.
Starman tries to throw a body punch but Canthropus Jr avoids it by throwing Starman back against the cage.
Good body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Starman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Canthropus Jr on the inside.
Canthropus Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Canthropus Jr stalls.
Starman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr taking a breather.

Canthropus Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Starman 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.
Starman misses with a takedown attempt - Canthropus Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Starman throws a poor cross that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a leg kick.
Canthropus Jr stuns Starman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Canthropus Jr clinches.
Starman wants a takedown.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Starman working aggressively here.
Starman swings wildly with an uppercut but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starman tries to throw a body punch but Canthropus Jr avoids it by throwing Starman back against the cage.
Starman gets through Canthropus Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starman misses with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starman wants to clinch but Canthropus Jr slips to the side
and Canthropus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Canthropus Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Canthropus Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Starman momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Starman throws a right hand that Canthropus Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Canthropus Jr also avoids with ease.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Canthropus Jr has closed the distance and engaged Starman in a clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Starman.
Starman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canthropus Jr is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Starman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canthropus Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canthropus Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

Starman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr blocks a body shot from Starman.
Starman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canthropus Jr.
Pit Canthropus Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Starman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starman swings wildly with an uppercut but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starman tries to work over Canthropus Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr tries to throw a body punch but Starman avoids it by throwing Canthropus Jr back against the cage.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Starman has clasped his hands together around Canthropus Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Pit Canthropus Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canthropus Jr really wants to buck Starman off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Canthropus Jr bucks Starman off and manages to get back to his feet!
Canthropus Jr throws a right hand that Starman ducks under and follows up with a left that Starman also avoids with ease.
Starman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pit Canthropus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Canthropus Jr lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starman scores with a sloppy right hand. Canthropus Jr should have avoided that one.
Canthropus Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Starman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canthropus Jr can pounce on him.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but Starman is having none of it.
Starman missing with a left hand there. Canthropus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canthropus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starman can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Starman avoids them all with ease.
Starman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starman. That did some damage!
Canthropus Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Starman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canthropus Jr. Canthropus Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Starman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Canthropus Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Starman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Canthropus Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Starman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Canthropus Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Canthropus Jr.

Canthropus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice hook to Starman's body. Starman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Starman throws a lazy uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a body kick.
Canthropus Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Starman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Canthropus Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Starman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canthropus Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Starman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starman blocks a head kick by Canthropus Jr.
A solid body kick from Canthropus Jr.
Starman avoids the body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Starman tries to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a body kick that stops Starman in his tracks momentarily.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice hook to Starman's body. Starman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Starman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Canthropus Jr rushes Starman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Starman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canthropus Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Starman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canthropus Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starman. That did some damage!
Starman misses with an uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Starman throws a right and a left that Canthropus Jr avoids nicely.

Canthropus Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Starman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canthropus Jr.

Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starman avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr tries to bum rush Starman with a series of wild strikes but Starman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Starman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canthropus Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Starman drops his hands momentarily and Canthropus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starman connects with a body shot that sends Canthropus Jr's belly button to the back.
Canthropus Jr works Starman's body with a nice hook.
Starman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Starman or perhaps it was just good defense by Canthropus Jr, which made it look bad.

Canthropus Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starman can't get the takedown.
Starman has Canthropus Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Canthropus Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.
Starman is looking to control Canthropus Jr's arms but Canthropus Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Starman has his back to the cage.
Starman misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr blocks an uppercut.

Starman breaks from the clinch.
A solid body kick from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice head kick!
Canthropus Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Starman will feel that in the morning.
Donk. Canthropus Jr catches Starman right on the button with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Canthropus Jr.
Starman tries to clinch up but Canthropus Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Canthropus Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canthropus Jr connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr scores with a head kick. Starman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starman misses the shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr staying out of range there.
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Canthropus Jr connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canthropus Jr. That's going to slow Starman down.
Starman tries to clinch there but Canthropus Jr circles away.
Starman misses with a double jab
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Starman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canthropus Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Canthropus Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starman manages to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pit Canthropus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Canthropus Jr scores with a hook.
Canthropus Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Starman on the side of the head.
Starman throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Starman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canthropus Jr defends it well.

Canthropus Jr moves into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pit Canthropus Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canthropus Jr 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pit Canthropus Jr!
Pit Canthropus Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
John Starman spoke after the fight, saying 'Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang Walla walla, bang bang'.