PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Devon Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Outbackerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Outbackerson has chosen I ate ur baby, he tasted like pampers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Destroyer
vs
Outbackerson

175 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

170 cm
24
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Outbackerson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outbackerson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Outbackerson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Destroyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Destroyer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Outbackerson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Destroyer throws a wild body kick that Outbackerson sees coming a mile off.
Destroyer moves in looking to clinch but Outbackerson pushes him off.
Outbackerson moves out of range of the strikes.
Destroyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Outbackerson checks a low kick from Destroyer.
Destroyer works the jab nicely.
Destroyer throws a nice looking combination but Outbackerson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Destroyer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Outbackerson's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Destroyer. That's going to slow Outbackerson down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outbackerson manages to avoid it.
Devon Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Outbackerson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Outbackerson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Outbackerson trying to control but Destroyer is having none of it.
Outbackerson working the ground and pound effectively.
Outbackerson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Outbackerson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Outbackerson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Destroyer because Outbackerson loaded up on that one.
Outbackerson looking to ground and pound but Destroyer is blocking nicely.
Destroyer manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Destroyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Outbackerson.
Outbackerson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Destroyer trying to control but Outbackerson postures up.

Outbackerson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Destroyer is trying to stand up here but Outbackerson is controlling him well.

Outbackerson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Destroyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Outbackerson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Destroyer to regain full guard.
Outbackerson looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Outbackerson blocks a jab.
Destroyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Destroyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Outbackerson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Destroyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Destroyer throws a leg kick but Outbackerson moved away.
Outbackerson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Destroyer throws a right hand that Outbackerson ducks under and follows up with a left that Outbackerson also avoids with ease.

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.
Destroyer misses with a low kick.
Outbackerson fails to land the takedown.
Destroyer tries to clinch but Outbackerson moves out of range.
Outbackerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Destroyer throws an overhand right that lands on Outbackerson's shoulder, as Outbackerson tries to avoid the shot.
Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Outbackerson slips the punch.
Destroyer misses with a two punch combination.
Destroyer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Destroyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Outbackerson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Destroyer is trying to defend but Outbackerson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Outbackerson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Destroyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Destroyer.
Outbackerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Outbackerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Destroyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Outbackerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Destroyer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Outbackerson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Destroyer lunges at Outbackerson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outbackerson's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Outbackerson.
Outbackerson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Destroyer pinned against the cage. Destroyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Outbackerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Destroyer throws a front kick aimed at Outbackerson's knee but Outbackerson avoids it well.
Outbackerson checks a leg kick nicely.
Destroyer throws the left hand but Outbackerson avoids the punch easily.

Outbackerson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Outbackerson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Destroyer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Destroyer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Destroyer!
Outbackerson is breathing heavily.
Destroyer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Outbackerson is trying to improve his position.

Destroyer decides to stand back up. Destroyer steps back and let's Outbackerson get back to his feet.
Destroyer throws a head kick that misses.
Outbackerson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Destroyer sprawls well. Destroyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Outbackerson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Outbackerson or perhaps it was just good defense by Destroyer which made him look bad.
Devon Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Outbackerson.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Destroyer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Outbackerson up against the cage.
Destroyer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Destroyer is trying to maintain a safe position but Outbackerson gets an underhook and turns Destroyer into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Outbackerson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Destroyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Destroyer obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Destroyer.
Outbackerson tries to pull guard but Destroyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Outbackerson drops back down to his feet.
Outbackerson blocks an uppercut.
Destroyer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Destroyer trying to control the position but instead, Outbackerson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Destroyer into the cage.
Destroyer leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Destroyer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Destroyer lands with a shot to the body.
Outbackerson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Outbackerson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Destroyer sneaks out the side door and pushes Outbackerson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Outbackerson swats away the attempt to clinch by Destroyer.

Destroyer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Outbackerson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Outbackerson stops Destroyer from standing up.
Outbackerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Destroyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Outbackerson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Destroyer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Outbackerson has Destroyer in his guard.

Destroyer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Outbackerson, up you get!
Outbackerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Destroyer's waist but Destroyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Outbackerson off to one side.
Destroyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Outbackerson circles away.
Outbackerson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Devon Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Outbackerson.
Destroyer throws the kick towards the body but Outbackerson avoids it.
Destroyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Outbackerson gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Outbackerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Destroyer tries to clinch but Outbackerson moves out of range.
Destroyer misses with a body kick.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Destroyer.
Destroyer scores with a push kick.
Outbackerson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Destroyer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Outbackerson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Outbackerson there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer throws and low kick but Outbackerson moves out of range easily.
Destroyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Destroyer.
Destroyer lands with a kick to the temple. Outbackerson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch combination from Destroyer misses.
Destroyer scores with a body shot.
Destroyer throws a wild body kick that Outbackerson sees coming a mile off.
Destroyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Outbackerson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Destroyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Outbackerson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mick Outbackerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Outbackerson.
Outbackerson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Destroyer as he avoids it easily.
Destroyer misses with a combination
and Outbackerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Destroyer throws a shot from downtown. Outbackerson moves away and avoids it.
Devon Destroyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Devon Destroyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Outbackerson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Destroyer misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Destroyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Destroyer, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Destroyer!