PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 24202 p4p, 6400 weight class) and Lovely Tierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Xxx
vs
Tierra

165 cm
20
143
5 - 13 - 1

165 cm
20
143
9 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 5 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lovely Tierra!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

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.
Xxx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tierra's waist but Tierra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xxx off to one side.
Xxx misses with a takedown
and Tierra counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tierra shoots for a double leg takedown but Xxx sprawls well. He's pushed Tierra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tierra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tierra replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Xxx blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tierra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xxx is looking to regain half guard here but Tierra keeps moving and retains side control.
Tierra just content to control the position.

Xxx sneaks out the side door and pushes Tierra away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Xxx scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Xxx stops Tierra from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xxx wants to stand but Tierra has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tierra pushes Xxx off but Xxx dives into side control.
Tierra is pushing Xxx's head away, looking to escape. Xxx manages to hold on to the position though.
Tierra is trying to control Xxx's posture but Xxx avoids it.
Tierra sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tierra keeping hold of Xxx's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tierra is trying to stand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tierra fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xxx sprawls well initially but Tierra persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Xxx trying to control but Tierra postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tierra decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Xxx has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xxx throws a body punch but Tierra moves out of range.
Tierra feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Xxx decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tierra looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Xxx Xxx will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Xxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Tierra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tierra decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Xxx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tierra tries to avoid it but Xxx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tierra to the ground. Tierra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tierra follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tierra fails with the takedown
and Xxx counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Tierra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Xxx has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tierra is on him like a limpet, forcing Xxx back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tierra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Xxx breaks the clinch.
Tierra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tierra somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xxx gets caught flat footed, as Tierra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Xxx is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Xxx manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xxx shoots and misses

and Tierra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xxx is trying to stand.
Xxx is controlling Tierra's trapped leg to prevent Tierra from advancing to side control.
Tierra prevents Xxx from standing back up.
Xxx trying to control but Tierra postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tierra content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xxx Xxx will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Xxx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tierra circles away.
Xxx moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTierra.

Tierra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Xxx on his heels. He'll look to pass Xxx's guard now, I'm sure.

Xxx has his feet on Tierra's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Xxx has his takedown stuffed
and Tierra counters with a body kick that stops Xxx in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tierra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xxx is trying to defend but Tierra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xxx wants to get back to his feet.
Tierra is controlling the pace.
Tierra's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tierra prevents Xxx from standing back up.
Xxx Xxx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tierra stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Xxx to get to his feet.
Tierra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xxx.
Tierra counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tierra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xxx is trying to defend but Tierra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tierra misses with a head shot. Xxx uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tierra is standing up over Xxx. Xxx looks to escape but Tierra dives into side control.
Xxx is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lovely Tierra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xxx wants to control but Tierra postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lovely Tierra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xxx has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

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