PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nameless Fighter (ranked 2662 p4p, 234 weight class) and Because I Can (ranked 2008 p4p, 194 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fighter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dan Balan Like. Because I Can looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Fighter
vs
I Can

170 cm
39
151 lbs
26 - 16 - 1

155 cm
32
145 lbs
21 - 28 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Freebok (85% Laundry)
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nameless Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

I Can shoots in and gets a takedown into Fighter's guard.
Fighter wants to get back to his feet but I Can is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
I Can passes Fighter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I Can is pressing down on Fighter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fighter is holding on for now.
I Can not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

I Can looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fighter has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
I Can has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fighter wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fighter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
I Can is keen to just control but Fighter is a slippery customer.

I Can wants to work for an arm triangle but Fighter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
I Can is keen to just control but Fighter is a slippery customer.
I Can trying to pass the guard but Fighter defending well.
I Can wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter keeps working.
I Can throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two 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.
Fighter is not content to let I Can control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
I Can has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fighter wants to clinch.
A nice side step and I Can releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of I Can backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fighter throws an elbow but misses.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can avoids a wild elbow strike from Fighter.
I Can blocks an elbow strike from Fighter.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
I Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I Can blocks an elbow strike.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by I Can.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
I Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by I Can.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
I Can drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fighter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
I Can goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fighter prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of I Can backwards.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
I Can has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fighter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nameless Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I Can avoids a wild elbow strike from Fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
I Can tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from I Can fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Fighter dominated that round.
That's time! Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
I Can throws out a counter right but Fighter avoids it with no problem.
I Can fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
I Can dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that I Can can do to turn this around?
I Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
A left and a right from Fighter both land. Nice combination.
Fighter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from I Can.
I Can scores with a decent looking hook.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter looks to clinch
and I Can counters with a stiff right hand.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by I Can.
I Can throws a big shot that misses.
I Can shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighter but Fighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nameless Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fighter takes the fight into the clinch.
I Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Nameless Fighter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter misses with an elbow strike.
I Can blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by I Can.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter lands a hook that snaps the head of I Can backwards.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but I Can uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
Fighter prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by I Can.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but I Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
I Can blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by I Can.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of I Can backwards.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
I Can avoids a wild elbow strike from Fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I Can dodges an elbow strike from Fighter.
I Can blocks an elbow strike from Fighter.
I Can blocks an elbow strike from Fighter.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of I Cans head.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
I Can misses with the head strike.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by I Can.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I Can blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter pushes I Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
Fighter scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by I Can.
I Can blocks an uppercut.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fighter just misses with a elbow thrown towards I Can's brow.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter pushes off an throws an elbow but I Can leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by I Can.
I Can misses with a hook from the clinch.
I Can blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Fighter 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fighter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and I Can counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Fighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fighter tries to clinch but I Can moves out of range.

I Can drives through with a takedown into guard.

I Can thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fighter wants to stand and escape but I Can is having none of it.

I Can is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fighter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fighter has escaped and now he's on top!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter is looking to stand up but I Can won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as I Can holds on and takes a little breather.
I Can is trying to control the position but Fighter postures up.
I Can looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fighter is one step ahead there.
I Can controlling Fighter's posture.
I Can controls Fighter momentarily but Fighter frees himself.

Fighter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on I Can, up you get!
Because I Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
I Can tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten I Can somewhat.
I Can takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
I Can shoots in for a double leg but Fighter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but I Can paws at him with a jab and circles away.
I Can tries for a takedown but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nameless Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.
I Can circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fighter throws a right hand that I Can ducks under and follows up with a left that I Can also avoids with ease.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
I Can tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten I Can somewhat.
As I Can looks to move away, Fighter throws a big counter combo but I Can just gets out of the way.
I Can dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter works over I Can's head and body with a nice combination.
Fighter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
I Can shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter as he avoids it easily.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
I Can scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from I Can! But no joy.
Nameless Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Fighter moves into the clinch successfully.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but I Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fighter throws an elbow but misses.
Fighter throws an elbow but it misses.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I Can blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by I Can.
A short right hand to the side of the head by I Can.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nameless Fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fighter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nameless Fighter!
Nameless Fighter took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Because I Can spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.