PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 24175 p4p, 6194 weight class) and Fyodor Pending (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xxx Xxx could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fyodor Pending's chin.

Xxx
vs
Pending

165 cm
18
143
5 - 5 - 0

150 cm
68
130
60 - 122 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 60 - 122 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Pending!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

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 gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pending is trying to get back to full guard.
Xxx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Xxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pending wants to control but Xxx passes into side.
Pending tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xxx taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pending is looking to reverse the position.
Pending trying to remain calm as Xxx controls from the top position.
Xxx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pending is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xxx staying calm.
Pending is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Xxx politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Xxx prefers to stall for the moment though.
Xxx lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xxx controlling the position.
Pending looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pending is trying to get back to half guard.
Xxx landing a few strikes.
Pending being controlled for a moment.
Xxx connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pending some visible discomfort.
Xxx works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pending tries to bench press Xxx off him but Xxx keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pending for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pending tries to buck Xxx off but Xxx is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Xxx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pending did well to prevent Xxx getting side control.
Xxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xxx Xxx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pending looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xxx is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pending is breathing heavily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Xxx dives in and scores a takedown into Pending's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xxx controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Xxx drives through with a takedown into Pending's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four 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.
Xxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Further stalling from Xxx.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that second round.
That's time! Xxx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Xxx closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pending is trying to improve his position.
Xxx controls the position.
Xxx continues to stall.
Pending is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pending takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xxx taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xxx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pending can do to turn this around?
More hug and hope from Xxx.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pending should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Xxx shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xxx is stalling in the full guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Xxx is stinking the place up with his stalling.

Pending looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Xxx passes into half guard.
Xxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four 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.
Pending on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Xxx working over Pending with some ground and pound. Pending looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fyodor Pending has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xxx 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25

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