PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Ultimate Warrior (ranked 4941 p4p, 4865 weight class) and Sam Salter (ranked 423 p4p, 418 weight class). Salter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dead Or Alive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The Ultimate Warrior has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Warrior
vs
Salter

167 cm
27
155
4 - 3 - 0

150 cm
26
153
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

PWNAGE

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Salter!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warrior appears to be looking for a big counter.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salter is defended easily by Warrior.
As Salter looks to move away, Warrior throws a big counter combo but Salter just gets out of the way.
Salter with a poor takedown
and Warrior counters with a three punch combo that has Salter backing up. Salter nods at Warrior to acknowledge the strikes.
The Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Salter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salter.
Salter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Warrior is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter fails with a takedown attempt.
Warrior is looking to counter the offense by Salter and move into the clinch.
Salter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Warrior is looking for a counter combo.
Salter shoots and misses
and Salter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warrior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salter.
As Salter looks to move away, Warrior throws a big counter combo but Salter just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter shoots in for a takedown but Warrior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warrior sprawls well. Warrior wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salter gets slowly back to his feet.
Salter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warrior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warrior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warrior tries to avoid it but Salter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warrior to the ground. Warrior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Salter looks to move away, Warrior throws a big counter combo but Salter just gets out of the way.
Salter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warrior pinned against the cage. Warrior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salter shoots in and drives through. Warrior sprawls well.
Salter goes for a double leg but Warrior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warrior continues to drive forward.
As Salter looks to move away, Warrior throws a big counter combo but Salter just gets out of the way.
Salter fails with the takedown
and Warrior counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a one-two to the body.
Salter shoots in for a takedown but Warrior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salter misses with a takedown

and Warrior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warrior stalling against the cage.
Salter being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
That's time! Warrior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a series of strikes. Salter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Salter misses with a takedown attempt - Warrior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warrior appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salter dives in and grabs Warrior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warrior pushes down on Salter's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Warrior on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Salter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter misses with a takedown
and Warrior counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salter tries for a takedown but Warrior circles away easily
and Warrior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warrior counters with a one-two to the body.
Salter shoots in for a double leg but Warrior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salter with a poor takedown
and Warrior counters with a left and a right that stings Salter.
Salter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warrior tries to avoid it but Salter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warrior to the ground. Warrior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salter fails with a takedown attempt.
Salter is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter darts in looking for a takedown but Warrior gets double underhooks and turns Salter into the cage.
Warrior throws a big counter combination but Salter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salter or perhaps it was just good defense by Warrior, which made it look bad.
Salter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warrior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Warrior was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Warrior stuffs the takedown attempt from Salter. Salter gets slowly back to his feet.
Warrior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Ultimate Warrior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salter fails with the takedown.
Warrior feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warrior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salter tries for a takedown but Warrior circles away easily
and Warrior counters with a two punch combo.
Salter has his takedown stuffed
and Warrior counters with a one-two to the body.
Warrior is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Salter misses with a takedown
and Salter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salter shoots for a double leg takedown but Warrior sprawls well. He's pushed Salter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warrior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salter.
Warrior is looking for a counter combo.
Salter with a poor takedown
and Warrior counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Ultimate Warrior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salter fails with the takedown.
Warrior appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warrior counters with a three punch combo that has Salter backing up. Salter nods at Warrior to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Ultimate Warrior dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Salter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warrior appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a two punch combo.
Salter misses with a takedown attempt
and Warrior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Salter.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter shoots in looking for a takedown but Warrior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salter fails with a takedown attempt.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a series of strikes. Salter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Salter misses with a takedown

and Warrior counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter wants to take the fight to the mat but Warrior manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Warrior scores with a shot to the side of Salter's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warrior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Warrior.
Warrior works on Salter's body with a couple of short punches.
Warrior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warrior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior lands a nice uppercut.
Warrior lands a shoulder strike.
Warrior scores with a hook to the body.
Warrior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salter.
Warrior stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warrior.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warrior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warrior prevents the takedown attempt.
Warrior lands a nice uppercut.
Warrior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Warrior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warrior slowing the pace effectively.
Warrior is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Warrior digs a right hand into Salter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salter's gas tank.
Warrior stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Warrior - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Warrior lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Warrior.
The Ultimate Warrior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warrior lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warrior lands a body punch in the clinch.
Warrior pushes Salter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Warrior scores with a nice short uppercut.

Salter is rocked!
Warrior lands with a light punch inside.
Salter is still on wobbly legs! Can Warrior finish him?
Warrior works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salter seems to have recovered his senses.
Warrior lands a shot to the body.
Warrior lands with a short shot to the head.
Warrior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salter can do to turn this around?
A short left from Warrior.
Sam Salter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Warrior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warrior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Ultimate Warrior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warrior 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Ultimate Warrior!
The defeated Sam Salter had this to say: 'I think I'll just go kill myself now.'.