PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between C Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lewis the bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as lewis the bomb enters the cage!

Money
vs
the bomb

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, C Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, lewis the bomb!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money avoids a kick to the body.

the bomb is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Money's half guard.
the bomb lands with a punch from half guard.
the bomb lands with a punch from half guard.
the bomb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
the bomb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
the bomb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Money does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
the bomb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
the bomb tries to pass to full mount but Money defends it.
the bomb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Money.

Money has an active guard here but the bomb has managed to pass into half guard.

the bomb looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Money is looking for a sweep. the bomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
the bomb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
the bomb is pressing down on Money's thigh, looking to free his foot. Money is holding on for now.
Money is looking to escape.
Money is looking to control the bomb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Money avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Money is trying to control but the bomb manages to pass to mount!
the bomb prevents Money from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the bomb trying to control but Money is having none of it.
the bomb looks gassed!
the bomb controlling his opponent.
Money tries to hold on but the bomb postures up.

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.
You get the feeling that Money really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Money tries to get back to half guard but can't.
the bomb lands a heavy elbow.
Money really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
the bomb has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Money's face.
the bomb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Money is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lewis the bomb dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

the bomb throws a front kick aimed at Money's knee but Money avoids it well.
Money swats away the attempt to clinch by the bomb.
the bomb circles away from the clinch attempt

and the bomb counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Money's guard now.
the bomb is looking to work some ground and pound but Money has wrist control.
the bomb prevents Money from getting back to his feet.
the bomb is breathing heavily.

the bomb gets to his feet. Money looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
lewis the bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Money moves into range and clinches up with the bomb.
the bomb drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Money gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Money tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Money.
the bomb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Money taking a breather.
the bomb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Money is looking to control the bomb's arms but the bomb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Money has his back to the cage.
Money is trying to work for a single leg takedown but the bomb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Money is looking to control the bomb's arms but the bomb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Money has his back to the cage.
Money lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Money is trying to break the clinch but the bomb has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Money - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Money - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Money.
the bomb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Money avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
C Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lewis the bomb.
Money fails to pull guard.
Money can't get the takedown.

the bomb lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Money missing with punches from the bottom.
the bomb wants to pass the guard but Money is defending well.
the bomb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the bomb is keen to just control but Money is a slippery customer.
the bomb throwing shots but Money is blocking nicely.
the bomb is trying to control the action in half guard but Money is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Money is trying to maintain the position but the bomb is very close to passing his half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

the bomb moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Money gets underhooks to prevent the bomb's takedown attempt.
Money tries to pull guard but the bomb holds him up against the cage and eventually Money drops back down to his feet.

Money manages to break the clinch.
Money tries to clinch

and the bomb decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Money's guard.

the bomb stands and steps away. Money gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Money tries to clinch but the bomb moves away

so the bomb counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Money is working an open guard so the bomb takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

the bomb moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Money fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Money works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money wants to stand but the bomb is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lewis the bomb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Money has managed to clinch.
Money is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

the bomb works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
the bomb works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Money slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Money keeping moving, preventing the bomb from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the bomb won't allow Money to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money wants to stand up but the bomb is controlling him.
Money keeping moving, preventing the bomb from controlling successfully.
Money not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Money trying to strike off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Money shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Money was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money lands with some strikes.
the bomb is working to get back to half guard.
Money wants to control the pace but the bomb is squirming around nicely.
lewis the bomb has got the better of the ground game so far.

Money gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Money fails with an attempt to clinch.
Money tries to clinch there but the bomb circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the bomb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Money shoots in for a double leg but the bomb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
the bomb has his takedown stuffed

and Money counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Money.
Money has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Money wants to pass the guard but the bomb is keeping the position.
Money prevents the bomb from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money wants to stand but the bomb has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
the bomb trying to control the position.

the bomb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Money defends it easily.
Money stops the bomb from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
C Money showed his dominance in that final round.
I think the bomb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lewis the bomb!