PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Stinky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ams erdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). erdam comes into a darkened arena with his song building. poisen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stinky
vs
erdam

165 cm
22
143 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

152 cm
21
130 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Stinky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ams erdam!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stinky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
erdam takes a knee to the side of the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
erdam can't get the takedown.
Stinky lands a knee to the body.
Stinky lands an elbow inside.
erdam tries for a takedown but Stinky manages to get underhooks.
erdam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stinky walks away with a smile on his face. erdam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ricky Stinky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ams erdam.
erdam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Stinky as erdam shoots in.
erdam shoots in for a takedown but Stinky shows good takedown defense.

Stinky moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Stinky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
erdam can't get the takedown.
Stinky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stinky scores with a knee to the head.
erdam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stinky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
erdam is working for takedown but Stinky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stinky connects with a nasty looking knee right to erdam's face.

Stinky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Stinky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with erdam, pushing him back against the cage.
Stinky crunches a lovely knee into erdam's ribcage.
erdam looks gassed!
Stinky landing knees to the head.
Stinky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stinky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from erdam.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinky controlling the action here for a moment.
Stinky with a knee to the head.
Stinky lands a knee to the head.
Stinky landing knees to the head.
Stinky connects with a knee to the head.

Stinky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stinky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

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

Stinky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. erdam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. erdam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stinky looking for a guillotine here but erdam defends easily.

erdam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
erdam works over Stinky with some ground and pound from guard.

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

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

Stinky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and erdam defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stinky is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
erdam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stinky working a defensive guard here.
erdam throwing strikes but missing.
Stinky trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
erdam closes the distance and clinches up with Stinky, looking for a takedown. erdam pushes Stinky against the cage but Stinky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Stinky instigates a clinch.
Stinky scores with a knee to the head.

Stinky jumps into guard, dragging erdam to the mat.

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.

Stinky looking for subs off his back but erdam has passed one foot through into half guard.

Stinky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
erdam working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

erdam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stinky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time erdam.
Stinky trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Stinky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stinky has managed to clinch.
Stinky controlling the action here for a moment.
Stinky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stinky landing knees to the body.
Stinky is pressed up against the cage. erdam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stinky down to the mat. Stinky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stinky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Stinky gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Stinky.
Stinky landing knees to the head.
erdam goes for a takedown attempt but Stinky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stinky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by erdam.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
erdam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ricky Stinky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ams erdam.
Stinky throws a head kick that erdam semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stinky moves into the clinch successfully.
Stinky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has erdam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Stinky breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stinky.
erdam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Stinky moves into the clinch successfully.
erdam takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stinky obliges.
Stalling in the clinch from Stinky.
Stinky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stinky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stinky landing knees to the body.
Stinky landing knees to the head.
Stinky connects with a nasty looking knee right to erdam's face.
Stinky scores with a knee to the head.
erdam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stinky prevents the takedown attempt.
erdam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stinky prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Stinky.
Stinky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stinky landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stinky trying to stall but erdam improves his position.
A knee to the head by Stinky.
Stinky is stalling here.
Stinky with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Stinky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ams erdam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stinky moves into range and clinches up with erdam.
Stinky landing knees to the head.

Stinky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
erdam takes a head kick and keeps coming.
erdam shoots in and drives through. Stinky sprawls well.
erdam shoots in for a double leg but Stinky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Stinky clinches up against the cage.
Stinky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stinky landing knees to the head.
erdam takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinky connects with a nasty looking knee right to erdam's face.
erdam can't get the takedown.

Stinky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Stinky has managed to clinch.
Stinky landing knees to the head.
Stinky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has erdam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stinky connects with a nasty looking knee right to erdam's face.
Stinky working erdam over with knees to the body.
Stinky is pressed up against the cage. erdam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stinky down to the mat. Stinky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Stinky rushes erdam and presses him up against the cage.
Stinky controlling the action here for a moment.
Stinky crunches a lovely knee into erdam's ribcage.
erdam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stinky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stinky trying to control the position but instead, erdam has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stinky into the cage.
Stinky lands an elbow inside that erdam shrugs off.
erdam tries to pull guard but Stinky won't allow it.

Stinky is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. erdam can't fight it off and eventually Stinky manages to take the fight to the floor. erdam looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stinky wants to pass the guard but erdam is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
erdam keeping moving, preventing Stinky from controlling successfully.
Stinky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stinky is pushing down on erdam's leg trying to pass to half guard. erdam is fighting to maintain full guard but Stinky has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stinky is trying to control the action in half guard but erdam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
erdam trying to control but Stinky postures up.

erdam is defending against the submission attempts here by Stinky.
erdam is pressing down on Stinky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Stinky dominated that second round.
That's time! Stinky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

erdam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stinky did well to prevent erdam getting side control.
Stinky is looking to improve his position.
Stinky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of erdam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take erdam's back!

Stinky is looking for the choke from the back position but erdam is controlling his hands well.
Stinky really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for erdam.
erdam looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stinky.
You can see the frustration on erdam's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
erdam tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
erdam sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Stinky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Stinky is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinky trying to control from erdam's half guard. erdam has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
erdam keeping moving, preventing Stinky from controlling successfully.
Stinky passes erdam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Stinky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so erdam is just riding it out for now. Stinky eventually gives up the hold.
Stinky trying to control from half guard but erdam is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
erdam tries to roll over but Stinky keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stinky in particular looking to stall.

Stinky is looking for a kimura here.
erdam wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

erdam actively working from the bottom here.
Stinky has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stinky with good strikes from the mount here!
erdam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stinky scoring with strikes but erdam is staying in there.

Stinky is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, erdam has managed to escape the submission attempt.
erdam looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
erdam turns into Stinky and is now in his guard.

Stinky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Stinky is looking for a triangle but erdam pushes his legs off easily.
Ams erdam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
erdam distracts Stinky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Stinky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

erdam drops back looking for a leg! Stinky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stinky manages to kick erdam off! erdam jumps back into Stinky's guard.
Ricky Stinky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
erdam is looking to work some ground and pound but Stinky has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Stinky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stinky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Stinky!