PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thrusting Vigorously (ranked 3177 p4p, 4759 weight class) and Illegitimate Stepchild (ranked 411 p4p, 560 weight class). Illegitimate Stepchild has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vigorously
vs
Stepchild

175 cm
25
170
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
179
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thrusting Vigorously!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Illegitimate Stepchild!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepchild shoots in looking for a takedown. Vigorously tries to sprawl out of it but Stepchild keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vigorously manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vigorously seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stepchild fails to land the takedown.
Stepchild scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vigorously in his tracks.
Stepchild shoots in for a double leg but Vigorously sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thrusting Vigorously has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illegitimate Stepchild.
Stepchild is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vigorously sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepchild tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vigorously swivels and escapes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepchild wants to get back to striking at distance but Vigorously won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vigorously.
Vigorously lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stepchild wants to take the fight to the mat but Vigorously manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stepchild drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vigorously pulls his leg out and moves away.

Vigorously has closed the distance and engaged Stepchild in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vigorously lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Vigorously.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vigorously digs a right hand into Stepchild's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stepchild's gas tank.
Vigorously lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vigorously.
Stepchild is looking to break free of the clinch but Vigorously has double underhooks.
Stepchild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vigorously's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vigorously.
Stepchild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vigorously is struggling to control the position.
Vigorously slowing the pace effectively.
Stepchild is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vigorously is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thrusting Vigorously.
Stepchild goes for a double leg but Vigorously avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vigorously continues to drive forward.
It looked like Vigorously was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stepchild misses with a leg kick

and Vigorously moves into the clinch.
Stepchild wants a takedown but no success here.
Stepchild looking to slow down the pace here.
Stepchild wants to break free but Vigorously has control.
Stepchild misses with a body punch.
Stepchild changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vigorously fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Stepchild clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepchild wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thrusting Vigorously dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vigorously gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stepchild trying to control the position but instead, Vigorously has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stepchild into the cage.
Vigorously lands a right hand.
Stepchild goes for a takedown attempt but Vigorously pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stepchild tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vigorously swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepchild tries for a takedown but Vigorously circles away easily

and Vigorously holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thrusting Vigorously has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illegitimate Stepchild.
Vigorously has Stepchild pressed against the cage.
Vigorously looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vigorously gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stepchild.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vigorously lands with a light punch inside.
Vigorously lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stepchild backwards.
Stepchild is trying to pull guard but Vigorously turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stepchild is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vigorously to keep the fight standing.
Vigorously leaning against his opponent.
Vigorously throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vigorously lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thrusting Vigorously has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vigorously slows down the pace here.
Stepchild tries to pull guard but Vigorously forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vigorously lands with a right to the head.
Vigorously pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vigorously stalling the fight.
Stepchild wants a takedown.
Vigorously is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vigorously stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thrusting Vigorously.
Stepchild wants to clinch.
Vigorously seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Vigorously gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Vigorously on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stepchild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vigorously's brow.
Vigorously leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vigorously effectively controlling the action here.
Vigorously gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Stepchild jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vigorously walks away with a smile on his face. Stepchild gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepchild misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thrusting Vigorously dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vigorously gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vigorously just leaning against Stepchild, taking a breather.
Vigorously has Stepchild pushed against the cage.
Vigorously scores with a shoulder strike.
Vigorously digs a right hand into Stepchild's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stepchild's gas tank.
Stepchild is looking to break free of the clinch but Vigorously has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vigorously.
Stepchild jumps guard but Vigorously stands there with Stepchild around his waist. Stepchild gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stepchild looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Vigorously.
Vigorously lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stepchild tries to pull guard but Vigorously won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vigorously is pushing Stepchild up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vigorously lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

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.
A short body shot lands from Vigorously as the two fighters clinch.
Stepchild can't get the takedown.
Thrusting Vigorously has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illegitimate Stepchild.
Stepchild's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stepchild is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stepchild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vigorously's elbow.
Vigorously lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Vigorously.
Vigorously scores with a hook to the body.
Vigorously stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vigorously is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepchild can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vigorously lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vigorously working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vigorously'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.
Come on Vigorously - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vigorously for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vigorously stalling.
Vigorously keeps control of Stepchild as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vigorously prevents a body shot from Stepchild.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vigorously lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vigorously lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vigorously manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Vigorously.
Thrusting Vigorously is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stepchild is trying to pull guard but Vigorously has him pressed against the cage.
Stepchild has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepchild has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vigorously is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Illegitimate Stepchild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vigorously lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thrusting Vigorously showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vigorously 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thrusting Vigorously!