PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sss Sss (ranked 23288 p4p, 5911 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sss
vs
Sss

165 cm
29
143
22 - 115 - 2

165 cm
29
143
108 - 30 - 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 22 - 115 - 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 108 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin 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.
Fighter A is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fighter B sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter B looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fighter A is defended easily by Fighter B.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B fails with the takedown.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A shoots in looking for a takedown. Fighter B tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter A keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fighter B manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Fighter B tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter A pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fighter B has a takedown stuffed.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter A as he jumps to the side.

Fighter A tries to sprawl but Fighter B drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B is keeping busy.
Fighter B wants to pass to mount but Fighter A is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fighter B seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Fighter B is looking to advance position but Fighter A won't allow it.

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.
Fighter A is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fighter B takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fighter B or perhaps it was just good defense by Fighter A, which made it look bad.
Fighter A quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sss Sss dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fighter B shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter A quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fighter A has his takedown stuffed
and Fighter B counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fighter A dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter B sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter B gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fighter B keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fighter A is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A is holding on to half guard well.
Fighter A is pressing down on Fighter B's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fighter A controls Fighter B momentarily but Fighter B frees himself.
Fighter B's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fighter B looking to pass the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter A fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sss Sss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fighter A closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fighter B to the mat! Fighter B manages to get full guard.
Fighter A being controlled here momentarily.
Fighter B's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Fighter B 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're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fighter B.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A dives in and grabs Fighter B's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fighter B pushes down on Fighter A's head and hops out.
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 time! Fighter A's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fighter B goes for a double leg but Fighter A avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter A continues to drive forward.
Fighter A quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

Fighter A shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fighter A was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
I wouldn't like to be where Fighter B is right now.
The referee asks Fighter A politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fighter A prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fighter A.
Fighter B thinks about the counter body kick.

That's two 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 B closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fighter A to the mat! Fighter A manages to get full guard.
Fighter A is trying to keep Fighter B in close.
Fighter B showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fighter B postures up in Fighter A's guard and throws a big left but Fighter A blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B controlling from the top position.
Fighter A avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fighter B trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fighter A not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.

Fighter B drives through with a takedown into Fighter A's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fighter B controlling from the top position.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sss Sss 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!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sss Sss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fighter B has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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