PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pagadianon Inday (ranked 23951 p4p, 23758 weight class) and Vvv Vvv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vvv Vvv will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Inday
vs
Vvv

165 cm
24
143
53 - 26 - 1

165 cm
24
143
19 - 57 - 3

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 53 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pagadianon Inday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 57 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vvv Vvv!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

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.
Vvv shoots in for a takedown but Inday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inday shoots in looking for a takedown. Vvv tries to sprawl out of it but Inday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vvv manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vvv follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vvv fakes the leg kick and cracks Inday in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Inday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vvv looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vvv tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Inday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inday controls the position from side control.
Vvv struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inday taking a breather here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Vvv's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vvv defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inday.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Inday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vvv is trying to get back to full guard.
Vvv is looking to control Inday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vvv avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inday content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inday seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vvv for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pagadianon Inday dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vvv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vvv shoots in but Inday avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inday is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inday shoots in but Vvv avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vvv counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Inday thinking.

Vvv darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vvv trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inday has his hands clasped together around Vvv's back. He's all about the action.
Vvv controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Inday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vvv trying to control from Inday's half guard. Inday has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pagadianon Inday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inday pulls Vvv in close to prevent any damage.

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

Inday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vvv looking to control.
Vvv is controlling Inday's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vvv wants to sweep here but Inday controlling him for the moment.
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 Pagadianon Inday will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vvv looks for a takedown but Inday sprawls well.
Inday lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vvv fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vvv tries to sprawl but Inday drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inday trying to control the pace.
Vvv is trying to control but can't.
Inday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vvv is trying to maintain the position but Inday is very close to passing his half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vvv throws a sloppy head kick and Inday moves out of range easily.
Inday is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vvv looks to land a body kick but Inday moved away.
Vvv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Inday is looking for a counter combo.
Pagadianon Inday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vvv Vvv.
Vvv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Inday is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vvv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inday.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vvv tries to avoid it but Inday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vvv to the ground. Vvv escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vvv is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vvv misses with a body kick.
Inday shoots in looking for a takedown but Vvv manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vvv Vvv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pagadianon Inday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vvv follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Inday.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pagadianon Inday.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Inday, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pagadianon Inday!