PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 5392 p4p, 4208 weight class) and The Mass (ranked 462 p4p, 415 weight class). The Mass is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Big Mouth
vs
Mass

169 cm
19
140
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
26
136
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Urban Fighter

Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon)

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yasha Big Mouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, The Mass!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Mouth avoids the body shot from Mass.
No luck for Mass with that takedown attempt.

Big Mouth moves into the clinch successfully.
Mass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Big Mouth walks away with a smile on his face. Mass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Big Mouth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Big Mouth sizes up Mass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Big Mouth has Mass up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by Mass.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Mouth cracks Mass with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Big Mouth.
Mass has had enough of the clinch but Big Mouth keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Big Mouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mass's efforts to push away.
Mass is trying to drag Big Mouth to the mat but Big Mouth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mass.

Mass manages to break the clinch.

Big Mouth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mass has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mass fails to pull guard.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Big Mouth misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Big Mouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mass tries to circle away but Big Mouth has him pinned against the cage.
Mass blocks a body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Mass avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Big Mouth fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
Mass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mass tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Big Mouth misses with some punches.
Big Mouth lands with a left to the head.
Big Mouth scores with a shot to the side of Mass's head.
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!
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mass prevents a body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mass wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Mass.
Big Mouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mass is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Big Mouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Mass's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Big Mouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mass has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Big Mouth's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mass misses with a takedown
and Big Mouth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Mass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Big Mouth.

It looks like The Mass has been cut.
Mass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Big Mouth moves into range and clinches up with Mass.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Big Mouth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mass is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Big Mouth to keep the fight standing.
Mass is trying to force a seperation but Big Mouth has the dominant position.
Mass looking to slow down the pace here.
Big Mouth lands with a right to the head.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mass.
Mass tries to circle away but Big Mouth has him pinned against the cage.
Big Mouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Mass backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mass.
Big Mouth lands a nice uppercut.
Big Mouth is leaning against Mass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Big Mouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Big Mouth.
Mass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mass takes a shot to the head.
Big Mouth lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Mass's cut.
That's time! Big Mouth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Big Mouth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Big Mouth tries to clinch up but Mass circles away and keeps his distance.
Big Mouth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Big Mouth sprawls well. Big Mouth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mass gets slowly back to his feet.
Big Mouth is looking to counter punch.
Mass throws a nice looking combination but Big Mouth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Big Mouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mass can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mass will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Big Mouth.

Mass gets tackled into the cage by Big Mouth. Big Mouth maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Big Mouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Mass controls his hands.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but Mass blocks it.
Mass tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mass.
Big Mouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mass.
A nice left hand lands by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Mass's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mass drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Big Mouth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
Mass misses with a body punch.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Big Mouth is stalling here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Big Mouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth presses Mass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Big Mouth.
A head punch on the inside from Big Mouth fails to land.
Mass prevents a body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Mass tries to break free but Big Mouth pushes him back against the cage.
Mass tries for a takedown. No joy.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mass blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Big Mouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Big Mouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mass's elbow.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masss head.
Big Mouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Big Mouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Big Mouth lands with a light punch inside.
Big Mouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Mass backwards.
Big Mouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mass.
Mass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mass wants to take the fight to the mat but Big Mouth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Big Mouth as the two fighters clinch.
Mass is breathing heavily.
Big Mouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mass tries to pull guard but Big Mouth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Big Mouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mass backwards.
Big Mouth lands with a light punch inside.
Mass trying to stall but Big Mouth improves his position.
Big Mouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Big Mouth lands a left hand.
Big Mouth lands a left hand.
Big Mouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Mass controls his hands.
Mass looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yasha Big Mouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mass tries to circle away but Big Mouth has him pinned against the cage.
Big Mouth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Big Mouth lands a right hand.
A short right from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth lands an uppercut.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mass takes a shot to the head.
Big Mouth keeps control of Mass as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Big Mouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mass or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Big Mouth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Mass's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Big Mouth has managed to clinch.
Big Mouth cracks Mass with a nice body shot.
Big Mouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mass backwards.
Big Mouth avoiding damage as Mass throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mass's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Big Mouth fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth gets through Mass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth pushes Mass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Big Mouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Big Mouth.
Mass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Big Mouth avoids it.
Mass is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Big Mouth to keep the fight standing.
Mass blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mass backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mass.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Big Mouth.
Mass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mass's efforts to push away.
Mass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mass tries to pull guard but Big Mouth holds him up against the cage and eventually Mass drops back down to his feet.

Big Mouth jumps guard and drags Mass to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Big Mouth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mass is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Big Mouth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Big Mouth is looking for a triangle but Mass pushes his legs off easily.
Mass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Big Mouth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mass looking to pass the guard.
Mass postures up and lands a big shot to Big Mouth's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big Mouth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mass is aware though and is defending well.

Big Mouth is looking for a triangle here but Mass uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mass tries to score with some ground and pound. Big Mouth controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Big Mouth is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mass is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Yasha Big Mouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Big Mouth wants to control but Mass is having none of it.
Big Mouth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Big Mouth wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mass trying to control momentarily.
Big Mouth trying to control the hands but Mass breaks the grip.
Big Mouth is trying to break free.

Mass is looking for the choke from the back position but Big Mouth is controlling his hands well.
Big Mouth trying to control the action but Mass just sinks the hooks in.

Big Mouth fending off the submission attempt from Mass.
Mass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Big Mouth trying to control the hands but Mass won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasha Big Mouth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Big Mouth, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
Yasha Big Mouth spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.