PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 23770 p4p, 5982 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sss Sss will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
22
143
34 - 18 - 2

165 cm
22
143
10 - 41 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue 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 34 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 41 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

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.
Fighter B shoots in and drives through. Fighter A sprawls well.

Fighter A bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fighter A controls the position from side control.
Fighter B is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A tries to stand but Fighter B is controlling his head.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fighter A happy to just control the position for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter A changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter B tries to avoid it but Fighter A manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter B to the ground. Fighter B escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter B tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice body kick from Fighter A.

Fighter B shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fighter B showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Fighter B seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B is trying to control the action in half guard but Fighter A is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fighter A is holding on to half guard well.
Fighter A is not content to let Fighter B control the position.
Fighter B trying to control the pace.
Fighter B wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter A keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fighter A keeping control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Fighter A feints and as Fighter B raises his hands in defense, Fighter A changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fighter B shoots and misses
and Fighter A counters with a good, hard body kick but Fighter B shrugs it off.
Fighter A throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter B's waist but Fighter B gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter A off to one side.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighter B but Fighter B pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter B shoots in and bounces Fighter A off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter A is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter B looking to sit in guard and control but Fighter A gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fighter A stays in close to Fighter B's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fighter B seems keen to control Fighter A's posture.
Fighter A is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter B has wrist control.
Fighter A controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sss Sss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter B looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter A tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter B sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter A somewhat.
Fighter B is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter B dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter A sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fighter A dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter B sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fighter A tries for a takedown but Fighter B manages to get underhooks.
Fighter B tries for a takedown. No joy.

Fighter B has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fighter A clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fighter A misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter B sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fighter A with a poor takedown
and Fighter B counters with a leg kick.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter B is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fighter A's half guard.
Fighter B is taking a breather. Fighter A says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter A makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fighter A.
Fighter A keeping moving, preventing Fighter B from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fighter A is pulling down on Fighter B's head to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A goes for a double leg but Fighter B avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter B continues to drive forward.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter B is working for takedown but Fighter A is calmly controlling the position for now.

Fighter A breaks the clinch.
Fighter B throws a lazy body kick

and Fighter A decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fighter B's guard.

Fighter B pushes Fighter A off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A shows good takedown defense.
Fighter A seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Fighter B scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter A tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fighter B trying to control the position but Fighter A is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fighter B has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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