PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor White (ranked 1275 p4p, 1268 weight class) and The Jurassic Predator X (ranked 146 p4p, 145 weight class). This should be fireworks!

White
vs
Predator X

189 cm
36
195
27 - 19 - 1

179 cm
28
198
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bloodbath MMA Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Jurassic Predator X!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Predator X slips a jab from White.
White checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Predator X.
White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Predator X on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like The Jurassic Predator X has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
White misses with a body punch
and Predator X counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White connects with a right hand. Predator X shakes it off.
White misses the jab.
White shoots for a takedown but Predator X saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White loads up on a big right hand but Predator X slips the punch.
Predator X throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Thor White has been cut.
Predator X takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Predator X moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Predator X scores with a nice head shot.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Predator X looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Predator X counters with an inside leg kick.
Predator X lands with a cross.
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Predator X sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Predator X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

White ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. White no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.

White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Predator X gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Predator X stopping the sweep attempt from White.

White is looking for a triangle here but Predator X uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
White is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Predator X is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Predator X is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Predator X lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
White dodges the punch combination from Predator X.
White is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White misses with a hook. Predator X ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for White.
Predator X uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
A solid leg kick lands there for Predator X.

White closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Predator X quickly recovers to half guard.
White wants to pass the guard but Predator X is defending well.
Predator X wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Predator X is trying to escape back to his feet but White uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Predator X sneaks out the side door and pushes White away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
White avoids the body shot from Predator X.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Predator X doesn't seem bothered though.
Predator X throws a big shot that misses.
White lands a jab to the head.
Predator X slips under a jab from White.
Predator X throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Jurassic Predator X is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White with a jab.
Predator X scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws a body punch but Predator X moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from White.
Predator X looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Predator X.
Predator X steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White misses with a right hand
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Predator X lands with a nice combination. White backs away looking to recover.

Thor White's cut is getting worse.
Predator X tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Predator X.
White throws out a powerful jab.
Predator X throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Predator X throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Predator X wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Predator X throws a right and a left that both miss.
White seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
White is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Predator X counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Predator X displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Jurassic Predator X dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

White misses with a hook. Predator X ducked under it nicely.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Predator X can pounce on him.
Predator X scores with a leg kick.
Predator X scores with a decent looking hook.
Predator X throws a series of strikes that have White backpedaling.
Predator X misses with a head kick.
Predator X moves out of range as White strikes.
Predator X uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
It seemed like Predator X was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Predator X works White's body with a nice hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by White.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White tries to move to mount but Predator X blocks the move with his legs.

White goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Predator X has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for White but great work by Predator X.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Predator X has control of an arm but White manages to advance to Predator X's back!
Predator X has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

White is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Predator X defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Predator X is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if White gets his way!
Predator X is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Predator X manages to stand up with White still on his back. Eventually White drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a body shot.
Predator X swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Predator X uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White blocks a jab.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Predator X's waist but Predator X gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Predator X. Those never looked like landing.
Predator X staying out of range there.
Predator X looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
Predator X dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White throws a good cross that connects.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
White with a hook.
White moves out of range as Predator X throws a body kick.
The Jurassic Predator X is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White slips a jab from Predator X.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Predator X bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Predator X takes one on the button.
Predator X throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from White.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Predator X counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
White misses with a body shot.
Predator X takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Predator X lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Predator X connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Predator X lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Predator X jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
Predator X lands with a nice body punch.
Predator X tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White dives in and grabs Predator X's left leg, looking for a takedown. Predator X pushes down on White's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Predator X.
Predator X steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Predator X works White's body with a nice hook.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Predator X.
White throws a hook but Predator X blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Predator X on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Jurassic Predator X seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White lands with a right hand.
Predator X takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Predator X connects with a leg kick.
Predator X misses with a few strikes there.
White ducks under a wild hook from Predator X.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Predator X scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Predator X lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Oooooh!!! Predator X has knocked White down with a huge combo! Predator X steps away and waves a wobbly White back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

White is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Jurassic Predator X showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!

Predator X tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Predator X.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Predator X takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White scores with a nice right hand.
Predator X throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
Predator X delivers a nice body kick.
White throws a hook but Predator X avoids it easily.
Predator X digs a good hook to White's body.
White cracks Predator X with an open hand slap.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Predator X counters with a lovely shot to the body.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Predator X counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Oooooh!!! Predator X has knocked White down with a huge combo! Predator X steps away and waves a wobbly White back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Thor White's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Predator X engages and cracks White with a massive lead left hook - White tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Predator X is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Jurassic Predator X!
Our winner, The Jurassic Predator X, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.