PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Stomping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Atlas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stomping kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is I hate Everything about you. Atlas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mama Said Knock You Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stomping
vs
Atlas

191 cm
21
213 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Boondock Fightwear
Non-Stop Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Stomping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Atlas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atlas has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Stomping. No joy for Atlas on that attempt.

Stomping bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Atlas tries to improve position but can't.

Stomping tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stomping has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Atlas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stomping has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Atlas dodges the ground and pound from Atlas.
Atlas parries the strikes from Stomping easily there. Stomping is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Atlas to escape.
Stomping throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stomping tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Atlas drops Stomping with a nice combination! Atlas dives into Stomping's guard, looking to finish!

Stomping is rocked!

It looks like Major Stomping has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlas wanted to stand there but Stomping had control of the position.
Oh Stomping is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atlas preventing the sweep.
Stomping working a defensive guard here.
Stomping seems to have got his legs back now.
Stomping wants to sweep here but Atlas controlling him for the moment.
Atlas is looking to stand up but Stomping won't let him.
Stomping throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Atlas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stomping is breathing heavily.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Stomping looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Atlas!
Stomping lands a heavy elbow.
Atlas is squirming around, avoiding Stomping's attempts to control the action.
Atlas has given up his back here. Will Stomping look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Atlas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Stomping missing with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Atlas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Stomping looking for the choke from the back.

Atlas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Stomping go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Atlas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stomping.
Stomping has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Stomping is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Atlas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four 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.
Atlas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stomping.
Atlas is trying to get back to his feet but Stomping has full control of the position and if anything, Atlas has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Stomping is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Atlas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Atlas is in bad spot here.

Stomping is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Atlas is defending well though. Stomping let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Major Stomping dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Major Stomping's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A left and a right from Stomping both land. Nice combination.

Atlas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Stomping gets to his feet. Atlas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Atlas fails to land the takedown.
Atlas connects with a crisp jab.
Atlas moves in looking to clinch but Stomping pushes him off.
Atlas misses with a body kick.

Stomping shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Stomping is looking for a kimura but Atlas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stomping to get the leverage.
Stomping thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atlas's head.
Stomping passes to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atlas stops Stomping from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Atlas is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Stomping with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Stomping moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Atlas has worked his arm free - good work by Atlas!
The strikes coming from Stomping are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Stomping decides to stand up, so the ref orders Atlas to his feet.

Stomping darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stomping trying to control from Atlas's half guard. Atlas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stomping slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Stomping tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Stomping wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atlas, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stomping is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Atlas has escaped the position, nice work there.

Stomping has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Atlas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stomping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stomping shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atlas but Atlas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Atlas.
A shot to de liver by Atlas. Beautiful body shot.
Stomping moves out of range as Atlas throws a body kick.
Atlas tries to land a front kick but Stomping steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Stomping looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Atlas!
Stomping dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stomping gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Major Stomping 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.
Atlas tries to clinch there but Stomping circles away.
Atlas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stomping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stomping ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atlas moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Stomping closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stomping lands in his opponent's guard.
Stomping trying to control but Atlas is working from the bottom.
Stomping throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atlas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stomping loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Stomping drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Atlas dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stomping working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atlas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atlas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stomping wants to sweep here but Atlas controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Major Stomping dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Major Stomping's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Stomping fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Atlas sprawls well initially but Stomping persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stomping controlling the action here.

Stomping decides to return to a standing position.
Atlas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Major Stomping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atlas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Atlas connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Atlas.
Atlas fails with a takedown attempt.

Stomping feints and as Atlas raises his hands in defense, Stomping changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Atlas is looking to stand up but Stomping isn't so interested in that idea.
Stomping throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stomping distracts Atlas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlas keeping moving, preventing Stomping from controlling successfully.
Stomping is looking to work some ground and pound but Atlas has wrist control.
Atlas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stomping is one step ahead there.
Atlas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice combination there by Atlas.
Atlas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Stomping feints and as Atlas raises his hands in defense, Stomping changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Atlas keeping full guard, as Stomping tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlas keeping moving, preventing Stomping from controlling successfully.
Stomping passes into half guard.
Stomping trying to control the action but Atlas is working from the bottom.
Atlas wants to control but Stomping is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Atlas scores with a three punch combo!
Atlas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Stomping counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Major Stomping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Atlas.
Stomping slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Atlas is looking to regain half guard here but Stomping keeps moving and retains side control.
Stomping has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Stomping swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Atlas is now in Stomping's guard. A big mistake from Stomping there, giving up the dominant position!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atlas stopping the sweep attempt from Stomping.

Stomping throws his legs up looking for a submission but Atlas uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomping tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stomping manages to get back to half guard.
Atlas tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stomping keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stomping is trying to get back to full guard.
Freddie Atlas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stomping is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atlas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atlas's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Major Stomping showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stomping, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Stomping!