PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ala Potku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potku has chosen Pantera - Drag the Waters as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Baddabing
vs
Potku

188 cm
18
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ala Potku!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku misses with a wild combination.
Baddabing slips under a jab.
Potku blocks a head kick by Baddabing.
Baddabing ducks under a wild hook from Potku.
Potku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baddabing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Potku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baddabing as he jumps to the side.
Baddabing throws a head kick that misses.
Baddabing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potku.
Potku tries to bum rush Baddabing with a series of wild strikes but Baddabing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baddabing scores with a hook to the body. Potku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku takes a swing at Baddabing's ribcage but misses.
Potku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baddabing pinned against the cage. Baddabing gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ala Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku avoids the head kick by Baddabing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku misses with a two punch combination.

Potku shoots in and bounces Baddabing off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baddabing throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Potku drops back looking for a leg! Baddabing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baddabing manages to kick Potku off! Potku jumps back into Baddabing's guard.
Potku looks gassed!
Baddabing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baddabing working a defensive guard here.

Baddabing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Baddabing throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Potku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Potku stopping the sweep attempt from Baddabing.
Baddabing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Potku working some strikes from top position.

Baddabing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baddabing wants to sweep here but Potku controlling him for the moment.

Baddabing is looking for a triangle but Potku pushes his legs off easily.

Baddabing has his foot on Potku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potku works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baddabing throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Potku trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baddabing's guard.
Baddabing is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Baddabing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Potku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baddabing wants to sweep but no luck.
Baddabing wants to control but Potku passes easily into half guard.

Baddabing looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Baddabing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baddabing.
Baddabing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potku is one step ahead there.

Baddabing is looking for a triangle here but Potku uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Potku fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baddabing is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potku off and has taken his back!
Potku wants to escape the position.

Baddabing is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Potku rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Baddabing dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Potku throws a sloppy body shot
and Baddabing counters with a left and a right that stings Potku.
Baddabing moves out of range as Potku strikes.
Baddabing takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Potku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Baddabing counters with a nice double leg into side control. Potku won't be happy with that.
Potku can't do much from the bottom here.
Baddabing has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Baddabing goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Potku is on top in guard.

Baddabing throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Potku stands up from Baddabing's guard - Potku perhaps looking for a knockout.
Baddabing looks to land a right hand but Potku moved out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing scores with a shot to the body.
Potku misses with a wild combination.
Baddabing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potku throws a shot from downtown. Baddabing moves away and avoids it.
Baddabing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Potku shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baddabing's guard.

Baddabing looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Potku passes into side control.
Potku is putting a hurting on Baddabing here, landing some big shots from side control.
Baddabing manages to work his way to half guard, despite Potku's best efforts.
Baddabing slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Baddabing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baddabing looking for a guillotine here but Potku defends easily.
Baddabing tries to strike from the bottom.

Potku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baddabing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Potku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baddabing swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Baddabing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Potku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Baddabing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing wants to sweep but no luck.

Baddabing throws his legs up looking for a submission but Potku uses it to pass to side control.
Potku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baddabing keeps working.
Baddabing manages to work his way to half guard, despite Potku's best efforts.

Baddabing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Potku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baddabing manages to get to full guard.

Baddabing has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Potku doesn't defend quickly enough and Baddabing has managed to lock this one up! Can Potku escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Baddabing on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manny Baddabing!