PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Datu Bahktayn (ranked 24213 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 23425 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bahktayn
vs
Xxx

183 cm
19
200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

183 cm
19
200 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Datu Bahktayn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Xxx or perhaps it was just good defense by Bahktayn, which made it look bad.
It looked like Bahktayn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xxx.
Bahktayn circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bahktayn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bahktayn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xxx pulls Bahktayn in to control the position.
Bahktayn wants to get up but he can't break Xxx's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bahktayn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Xxx, up you get!

Bahktayn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Xxx looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn content to control rather than advance.
Xxx is trying to stand back up but Bahktayn is controlling him
Bahktayn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xxx tries to kick Bahktayn off but Bahktayn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Xxx instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bahktayn fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bahktayn trying to land knees to the body.
Bahktayn working hard to break the clinch.
Xxx drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bahktayn pulls his leg out and moves away.

Xxx scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Bahktayn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Datu Bahktayn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Xxx forces Bahktayn back against the cage and clinches.
Xxx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bahktayn's elbow.
Bahktayn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xxx after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahktayn tries to work over Xxx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xxx tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bahktayn avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bahktayn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Xxx clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Xxx is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Bahktayn throws a body shot but no joy.
Xxx lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Xxx moves into range and clinches up with Bahktayn.
Xxx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Bahktayn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xxx pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xxx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xxx wants it to stay on the feet.
Xxx let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Datu Bahktayn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Xxx scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Xxx stands up and beckons Bahktayn to his feet.

Xxx takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xxx tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Xxx.
Xxx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xxx lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bahktayn blocks a body shot from Xxx.
Nice body punch from Xxx.
Bahktayn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bahktayn misses with a punch to the body.
Bahktayn struggles to land a body shot inside as Xxx controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bahktayn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bahktayn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Xxx tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bahktayn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bahktayn goes for a double leg but Xxx avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xxx continues to drive forward.
A shot to the body from Xxx misses
and Bahktayn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Xxx has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahktayn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bahktayn blocks a body shot from Xxx.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xxx misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xxx goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bahktayn prevents it.
Bahktayn struggles to land a body shot inside as Xxx controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Xxx.

Xxx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bahktayn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bahktayn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bahktayn looks for a takedown but Xxx sprawls well.
It seemed like Xxx was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Datu Bahktayn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Xxx closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn avoiding damage as Xxx throws knees to the body.
Bahktayn tries to throw a body punch but Xxx avoids it by throwing Bahktayn back against the cage.

Xxx breaks the clinch.
Xxx tries to clinch up
and Bahktayn counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Xxx clinches.
Bahktayn tries to work over Xxx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xxx tries a body shot but Bahktayn blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xxx misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bahktayn tries to work over Xxx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xxx has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xxx Xxx!