PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Armando Tran (ranked 5440 p4p, 0 weight class) and IHave NoName (ranked 4725 p4p, 0 weight class). Armando Tran has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tran
vs
NoName

212 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armando Tran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, IHave NoName!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by NoName misses
and Tran counters with a head kick.

NoName pushes Tran up against the cage in a clinch.

Tran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NoName shoots for a double leg takedown but Tran sprawls well. He's pushed NoName's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tran tries to counter by clinching up but NoName breaks away and moves out of range.
NoName fails with the takedown

and Tran counters by moving into the clinch.
Tran is trying to stall.
Tran is trying to force a seperation but NoName has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NoName is defending well for now.
NoName takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
NoName is trying to pull guard but Tran has him pressed against the cage.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IHave NoName.
Tran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran stalling in the clinch.
Tran stalling in the clinch but NoName improves position.

NoName breaks the clinch.
NoName shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NoName tries to clinch up.
Tran slips a jab and a cross from NoName.
Tran tries to counter by clinching up but NoName breaks away and moves out of range.
NoName misses with a two punch combination.
NoName shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tran pinned against the cage. Tran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from NoName is predictable there

and Tran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

NoName pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NoName throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Tran pushes NoName up against the cage in a clinch.
NoName goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NoName.

NoName breaks the clinch.
IHave NoName seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NoName looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tran stuffs the takedown attempt from NoName. NoName gets slowly back to his feet.
Tran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from NoName.
Tran tries to counter by clinching up but NoName breaks away and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NoName throws an overhand right that lands on Tran's shoulder, as Tran tries to avoid the shot.
Tran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Tran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tran works on NoName's body with a couple of short punches.
NoName is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NoName misses with a knee to the head.
NoName manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tran is looking to control NoName's arms but NoName gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tran has his back to the cage.
Tran working hard to break the clinch.

Tran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for NoName, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
NoName looks to clinch
and Tran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NoName wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tran. No joy for NoName on that attempt.
NoName shoots in and drives through. Tran sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from NoName is defended easily by Tran.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from NoName.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tran has closed the distance and engaged NoName in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Tran dominated that 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.

NoName shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NoName shoots in looking for a takedown but Tran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing NoName's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
NoName with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tran counters by clinching up.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IHave NoName.

NoName breaks from the clinch.
NoName throws a head kick that misses.
NoName shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tran as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by NoName or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Tran is looking for a counter combo.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NoName doesn't manage to clinch there - Tran circles away.
NoName closes the distance but Tran moves to the side
and Tran counters with a series of strikes. NoName will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NoName.
Tran throws a counter high kick but NoName was just alert enough to avoid it.
Armando Tran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NoName moves in looking to clinch but Tran pushes him off.
NoName throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tran shoots in looking for a takedown. NoName tries to sprawl out of it but Tran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NoName manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armando Tran is winning the standup battle so far.
NoName misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tran shoots in for a double leg but NoName sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NoName fails with a takedown attempt.
Tran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NoName can do to turn this around?
NoName misses with a looping right.
NoName shoots in but Tran avoids the takedown attempt easily.

NoName has managed to clinch.
Tran tries to circle away but NoName has him pinned against the cage.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but NoName is controlling him.
NoName drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tran pulls his leg out and moves away.
NoName stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran is trying hard to land a takedown here. NoName sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
NoName is looking to clinch but Tran is avoiding it.
NoName with a poor takedown

and Tran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tran misses with a punch to the body.
NoName has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tran after a bit of a struggle.
Tran avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tran tries to break free but NoName pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NoName tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tran smiles and moves away.

Tran moves into range and clinches up with NoName.
NoName is looking for a takedown.
Tran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
NoName stalling in the clinch but Tran improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalling in the clinch from NoName.
Tran tries to break free but NoName pushes him back against the cage.
Tran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Tran dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
NoName throws a head kick but Tran moves out of range.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from NoName.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NoName.
NoName changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tran tries to avoid it but NoName manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tran to the ground. Tran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IHave NoName.
NoName shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tran pinned against the cage. Tran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tran thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NoName misses with a takedown
and Tran counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tran shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tran was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Tran decides to stand back up. Tran steps back and let's NoName get back to his feet.
NoName wants to clinch up but Tran keeps it at a distance.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
NoName shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tran as he avoids it easily.

Tran feints and as NoName raises his hands in defense, Tran changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
NoName is striking from the bottom but Tran uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
NoName wants to get back to full guard.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
NoName wants to stand back up but Tran manages to pass into side control.
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!
NoName is trying to work for a sweep but Tran has mounted him!
Tran controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NoName is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tran controlling his opponent.
Tran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tran with a couple of short strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tran has control of NoName's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and NoName regains control of the situation pretty easily.
IHave NoName has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armando Tran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NoName tries to hold on but Tran postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Tran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tran 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!