PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vvv Vvv (ranked 23463 p4p, 6145 weight class) and Pagadianon Inday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vvv
vs
Inday

165 cm
25
143
19 - 73 - 3

165 cm
25
143
67 - 28 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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 19 - 73 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vvv Vvv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 67 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pagadianon Inday!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

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 darts in looking for a takedown but Inday gets double underhooks and turns Vvv into the cage.

Inday has picked Vvv up - he's going for a ride! Inday dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Inday controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Inday has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vvv trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inday controlling the action here.

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

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.

Inday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vvv's guard.
Vvv trying to control the position.
Inday's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
It looks like Inday might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vvv holds on and takes a little breather.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four 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.

Vvv feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Inday pulls Vvv in close to his closed guard and prevents Vvv from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pagadianon Inday dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Vvv dives in and grabs Inday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Inday pushes down on Vvv's head and hops out.

Inday drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vvv controls Inday momentarily but Inday frees himself.
Inday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vvv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vvv is really struggling to control Inday but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Inday controlling from the top position.
Vvv is trying to keep Inday in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick from Inday.

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.
Inday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vvv counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Inday dives in for a single leg takedown but Vvv sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vvv is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vvv tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inday swivels and escapes.
Vvv lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inday fails with the takedown
and Vvv counters with a left and a right that stings Inday.
Vvv Vvv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pagadianon Inday.
Vvv shoots for a takedown but Inday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vvv shoots in for a double leg but Inday sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vvv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Inday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Inday is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pagadianon Inday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vvv enables Inday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vvv manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Inday is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vvv is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pagadianon Inday has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vvv.
Vvv wants to control but Inday is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inday is trying to control Vvv's posture but Vvv avoids it.
The referee asks Vvv politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vvv prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vvv working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vvv closes the distance and clinches up with Inday, looking for a takedown. Vvv pushes Inday against the cage but Inday circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vvv fails to land the takedown.
Vvv Vvv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pagadianon Inday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inday has his takedown stuffed
and Vvv counters with a three punch combo that has Inday backing up. Inday nods at Vvv to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vvv Vvv showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Inday 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29

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