PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 3552 p4p, 169 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 5436 p4p, 211 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Catch Wrestler
vs
Decimal

180 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
136 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Sportivité

Sportivité
Groove Gear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catch Wrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Decimal! But no joy.
No luck for Catch Wrestler with that takedown attempt.

Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Decimal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Catch Wrestler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Catch Wrestler is trying to work for a kimura but Decimal is defending well.

Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.

Catch Wrestler is working for a kimura but Decimal is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler prevents Decimal from standing back up.

Catch Wrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decimal sees it coming and defends easily.
Catch Wrestler prevents Decimal from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Decimal can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Catch Wrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decimal sees it coming and defends easily.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet.

Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
Decimal pushes Catch Wrestler off looking to stand but Catch Wrestler dives back in and keeps control.
Catch Wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Catch Wrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet.

Decimal makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal is looking to clinch.
Catch Wrestler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Decimal.
Decimal tries to clinch but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.

Decimal has closed the distance and engaged Catch Wrestler in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Decimal smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decimal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Catch Wrestler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decimal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Catch Wrestler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decimal fails in his attempt to clinch.

Decimal moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
Decimal misses with some punches.
Catch Wrestler is trying to drag Decimal to the mat but Decimal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Catch Wrestler blocks an uppercut.
Decimal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catch Wrestler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Decimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Catch Wrestlers head.
Decimal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Catch Wrestler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimal misses with the head strike.
Catch Wrestler is trying to push Decimal away but Decimal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Decimal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Decimal tries to stall but Catch Wrestler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Catch Wrestler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice left hand lands by Decimal.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Decimal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Decimal effectively controlling the action here.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Catch Wrestler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Catch Wrestler jumps guard but Decimal stands there with Catch Wrestler around his waist. Catch Wrestler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Decimal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Catch Wrestler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Decimal effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catch Wrestler.
Decimal gets underhooks to prevent Catch Wrestler's takedown attempt.
Catch Wrestler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Decimal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Decimal'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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Decimal.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Decimal scores with a shot to the side of Catch Wrestler's head.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Decimal won't allow it.
Decimal slowing the pace effectively.
Decimal is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Decimal wants to clinch.
Catch Wrestler swats away the attempt to clinch by Decimal.
Decimal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decimal tries to clinch there but Catch Wrestler circles away.
As Decimal tries to get set, Catch Wrestler tries to push him back and clinch up but Decimal manages to avoid the attempt.
Catch Wrestler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Catch Wrestler misses with a two punch combination.
Decimal tries to clinch there but Catch Wrestler circles away.
Catch Wrestler throws a counter high kick but Decimal was just alert enough to avoid it.
Decimal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Catch Wrestler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Decimal pinned against the cage. Decimal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler swinging wildly here.
Catch Wrestler keeps the fight on the outside.

Decimal moves into the clinch.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Decimal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Catch Wrestler up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Catch Wrestler as Decimal tries to tie him up.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Dewey Decimal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Decimal gets through Catch Wrestler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Decimal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Decimal to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Decimal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Decimal avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Decimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Catch Wrestlers head.
Decimal wants to stall.
Catch Wrestler blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Decimal smiles and moves away.

Decimal closes the distance and clinches.
Catch Wrestler blocks an uppercut.
Decimal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Catch Wrestler backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
Decimal gets through Catch Wrestler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler looking to slow down the pace here.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull guard.
Catch Wrestler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Catch Wrestler has Decimal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Decimal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Catch Wrestler takes a shot to the head.
Catch Wrestler is working for takedown but Decimal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Decimal has him pressed against the cage.
Catch Wrestler tries to score a body lock takedown but Decimal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Decimal lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Decimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Catch Wrestler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Catch Wrestler has Decimal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Decimal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Decimal.
Catch Wrestler being controlled against the cage.
Decimal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but instead, Decimal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Catch Wrestler into the cage.
A short right from Decimal on the inside.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Decimal won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Decimal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Decimal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler jumps guard but Decimal stands there with Catch Wrestler around his waist. Catch Wrestler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Decimal.
Decimal lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Decimal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Catch Wrestler jumps guard but Decimal stands there with Catch Wrestler around his waist. Catch Wrestler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Catch Wrestler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Decimal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Decimal effectively controlling the action here.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Decimal walks away with a smile on his face. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decimal wants to clinch up but Catch Wrestler keeps it at a distance.
Decimal is looking to clinch but Catch Wrestler is avoiding it.

Decimal has Catch Wrestler up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Decimal tries to clinch but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.

Catch Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Decimal's guard.
Catch Wrestler prevents Decimal from getting back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler slips nicely into half guard.
Catch Wrestler stops Decimal from getting back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. Decimal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Decimal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Catch Wrestler works his way into full mount!
Decimal really wants to buck Catch Wrestler off and get back to his feet.
Decimal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal blocking the ground and pound.
Catch Wrestler landing strikes from the mount.
Decimal tries to buck Catch Wrestler off but he can't manage it.
Decimal has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Catch Wrestler struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal trying to get back to his feet but Catch Wrestler is in full control for now.

Catch Wrestler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet.

Catch Wrestler working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Decimal trying to get back to his feet but Catch Wrestler is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Catch Wrestler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Decimal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Catch Wrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Catch Wrestler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Decimal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Decimal showing good submission defense here.
Decimal is trying to get back to his feet but Catch Wrestler has full control of the position and if anything, Decimal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Catch Wrestler missing with punches from the back.
Catch Wrestler punches the canvas rather than the man.
Decimal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Catch Wrestler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Decimal is trying to stand back up.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Catch Wrestler is persistently looking for the submission but Decimal is defending it well.

Catch Wrestler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Catch Wrestler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Decimal knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Decimal for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler is landing with strikes. Decimal can't take much more of this.
Decimal is trying to stand back up.
Decimal covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decimal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjj Catch Wrestler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Decimal 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Dewey Decimal!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Dewey Decimal!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Dewey Decimal!

Dewey Decimal wins by unanimous decision!