PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 23547 p4p, 23548 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
23
143
13 - 50 - 2

165 cm
23
143
43 - 21 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 13 - 50 - 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 43 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

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 drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fighter B controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Fighter A's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B working away.
Fighter A is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fighter B takes a little break here. Fighter A wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter B shoots and misses
and Fighter A counters with a left to the body.
Fighter B shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fighter A pinned against the cage. Fighter A gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fighter B fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A avoids it really well and circles away.
Sss Sss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
Fighter A fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter B manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter A's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fighter B is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

Fighter B gets caught napping as Fighter A dives in and scores a takedown. Fighter B manages to retain guard.
Fighter A trying to control but Fighter B is working from the bottom.
Fighter B is pulling down on Fighter A's head. It's preventing any offense from Fighter A, at least for the moment.
Fighter B tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B seems keen to control Fighter A's posture.
Fighter B's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fighter B tries for a takedown but Fighter A sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fighter A shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter B manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter A's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Fighter B scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fighter B remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A is looking for a sweep.
Fighter A can't do much from the bottom here.
Fighter A is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fighter B is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter A is trying to escape the position but Fighter B is controlling 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Fighter B is looking for the big counter here.

Fighter B shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fighter A being controlled here, momentarily.
Fighter B passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A trying to control but Fighter B postures up.
Fighter B throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Fighter B shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fighter B throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter A's waist but Fighter A gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter B off to one side.
Fighter A changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fighter B tries to land a front kick but Fighter A steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fighter A throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fighter B avoids it.

Fighter A throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fighter B was covering up waiting for the punch and Fighter A finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fighter B is pulling down on Fighter A's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A trying to control but Fighter B is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B looking for a sweep. Not yet Fighter B, not yet.
Fighter A trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fighter B holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fighter A is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so 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.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter A as Fighter B shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter A sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sss Sss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
Fighter A dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter B sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fighter B looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fighter A prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fighter A prevents a takedown attempt there.

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

Fighter A gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fighter A wants to control from the top but Fighter B keeps moving.
Fighter A sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A stands up over Fighter B, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fighter A 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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