PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Babe Truth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mano warus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Truth comes into the arena with Saturday Nights Alright ( For Fighting) blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Truth
vs
warus

174 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Babe Truth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mano warus!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
warus leaves Truth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Truth looks for a takedown but warus sprawls well.
warus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
warus looks for a takedown but Truth sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Truth as warus shoots in.
Babe Truth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mano warus.
Truth misses with a takedown
and warus counters with a left to the body.
Truth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Truth misses with a takedown attempt
and warus counters with a one-two to the body.
warus shoots in for a takedown but Truth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
warus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Truth shoots in and drives through. warus sprawls well.
Truth is breathing heavily.
warus tries to land a front kick but Truth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
warus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Truth. No joy for warus on that attempt.
warus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
warus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Truth sprawls well. Truth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. warus gets slowly back to his feet.
Truth with a poor takedown
and warus counters with a nice body shot.
warus shoots in for a double leg but Truth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Truth with that takedown attempt.
warus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Truth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and warus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
warus is looking to break free of the clinch but Truth has double underhooks.
warus tries to break the clinch but Truth is controlling the position.
Truth is trying to drag warus to the mat but warus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
warus fails to pull guard.
Truth tries to land knees in the clinch but warus avoids the damage to the body.
warus is trying to break free.
warus taking a breather.
Truth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite warus's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
warus tries for a takedown but Truth manages to get underhooks.
Truth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but warus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
warus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Truth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. warus is defending well for now.
warus can't get the takedown.
warus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Truth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Truth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Truth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Truth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. warus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

warus pulls guard successfully.
Truth looking to pass the guard.
Truth trying to control but warus is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
warus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Truth won't allow warus to get back to his feet.

Truth drops back looking for a leg! warus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and warus manages to kick Truth off! Truth jumps back into warus's guard.
warus wants to sweep but no luck.
warus has momentary wrist control but Truth slips an elbow through the middle.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Truth shoots in for a takedown but warus shows good takedown defense.

warus gets a clinch.
warus is trying to drag Truth to the mat but Truth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Truth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. warus smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

warus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Truth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but warus blocks it with crossed arms.
Truth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. warus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
warus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
warus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Truth has warus pressed against the cage, preventing warus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
warus controlling the action here for a moment.

Truth manages to break the clinch.
warus dives in and grabs Truth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Truth pushes down on warus's head and hops out.
warus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Truth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten warus somewhat.
Truth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and warus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

warus pulls Truth into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mano warus dominated that round.
That's time! Truth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Truth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Truth misses with a takedown attempt - warus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
warus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
warus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
warus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Truth sprawls well. Truth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. warus gets slowly back to his feet.
warus fails with a takedown attempt.

warus gets a takedown into half guard.
warus thows a huge punch but Truth dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truth lands with a few short shots to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Truth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Truth tries to roll over but warus keeps him under control.
warus is pressing down on Truth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Truth is holding on for now.
Truth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. warus is working away from the top position though.
warus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Truth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
warus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
warus works over Truth's head and body with a nice combination.
Babe Truth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
warus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Babe Truth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from warus is defended easily by Truth.

That's two 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.
warus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Truth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and warus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by warus.
Truth tries to circle away but warus has him pinned against the cage.
Truth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite warus's efforts to push away.
warus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
warus works on Truth's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from warus.
Truth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and warus avoids it.
warus is pressed up against the cage. Truth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag warus down to the mat. warus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Truth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Truth scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns warus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
warus is in all sorts of trouble here.

Truth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
warus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Truth with good strikes from the mount here!
warus can't escape the position.

Truth working for a submission but warus is keeping him at bay.
warus working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if warus can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
warus can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Truth.
Truth prevents warus from getting the reversal.
warus tries to hold on but Truth pushes him away.
warus can't escape the position.
Truth lands a big shot there that rocks warus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
warus is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Babe Truth dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Truth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and warus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by warus.
warus goes for a takedown attempt but Truth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Truth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from warus finds it's way round the side to connect with Truth's head.

warus has Truth up against the cage in a clinch.
warus gets underhooks to prevent Truth's takedown attempt.
Truth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Truth looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Babe Truth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
warus tries to pull guard but Truth holds him up against the cage and eventually warus drops back down to his feet.
Truth goes for a takedown attempt but warus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

warus clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for warus to work.
warus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Truth stalling.

Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
warus throws a chopping leg kick but Truth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

warus moves into range and clinches up with Truth.
warus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Truth.
warus can't break the clinch.
warus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Truth walks away with a smile on his face. warus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

warus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
warus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Truth smiles and moves away.
warus misses with a takedown attempt - Truth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Truth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and warus counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from warus is defended easily by Truth.
Truth tries for a takedown but warus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

warus darts in and clinches Truth up against the cage.
warus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Truth is keeping busy.
warus is pressed up against the cage. Truth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag warus down to the mat. warus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
warus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Truth.
warus scores with a punch to the head.
warus shoots in for a takedown but Truth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Truth or perhaps it was just good defense by warus which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
warus shoots in looking for a takedown. Truth tries to sprawl out of it but warus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Truth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Truth shoots in for a takedown but warus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

warus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Truth is trying to defend but warus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Truth throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Truth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
warus tries to stand but Truth is controlling from the bottom.
Truth keeping moving, preventing warus from controlling successfully.

warus is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Truth has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. warus is looking to defend but Truth has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for warus! Truth pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, warus taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Babe Truth!