PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mayweather Jr
vs
Darby

185 cm
19
163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Red Light Clothing ► Amsterdam!

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abu Darby!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mayweather Jr.

It looks like Abu Darby has been cut.
Mayweather Jr takes a swing at Darby's ribcage but misses.
Darby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mayweather Jr defends it nicely.
Darby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Mayweather Jr. No joy for Darby on that attempt.

Darby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mayweather Jr trying to hold on to Darby's head to control him but Darby postures up.

Darby 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.
Mayweather Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darby prevents Mayweather Jr from getting back to his feet.
Darby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayweather Jr's guard.
Darby controlling the action here.
Darby tries to pass to full mount but Mayweather Jr defends it.
Mayweather Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Darby trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayweather Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.
Mayweather Jr wants to stand up but Darby is controlling him.

Darby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Darby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Darby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Darby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Darby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayweather Jr jabs at Darby's body.
Darby looks gassed!
Mayweather Jr throws a series of punches but Darby moves out of range.
Mayweather Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mayweather Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayweather Jr sprawls well. Mayweather Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Darby gets slowly back to his feet.
Floyd Mayweather Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Darby.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darby on the side of the head.
Mayweather Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darby tries for a takedown but Mayweather Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayweather Jr works over Darby's head and body with a nice combination.
Mayweather Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayweather Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darby doesn't seem bothered though.
Mayweather Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mayweather Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mayweather Jr.

That has opened up Abu Darby's cut even more.

Darby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr won't allow Darby to pass to mount.
Mayweather Jr is looking to escape.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayweather Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mayweather Jr wants to control but Darby is keeping busy.
Mayweather Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darby trying to mount his opponent but Mayweather Jr defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Mayweather Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abu Darby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mayweather Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mayweather Jr stuffs the takedown.
Mayweather Jr swinging wildly here.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Mayweather Jr. No joy for Darby on that attempt.
Good exchange - Mayweather Jr coming out on top.
Mayweather Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr throws a shot to the body.
Mayweather Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darby is breathing heavily.
Mayweather Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mayweather Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather Jr throws a right and a left that Darby avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr looks to land a combination but Darby avoids it well.
Mayweather Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is winning the standup battle so far.

Darby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mayweather Jr pushes Darby off looking to stand but Darby dives back in and keeps control.
Mayweather Jr is looking to improve his position.
Mayweather Jr pushes Darby off looking to stand but Darby dives back in and keeps control.
Darby is keen to just control but Mayweather Jr is a slippery customer.
Darby passes to full mount!
Mayweather Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darby on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Darby looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Darby trying to control but Mayweather Jr is having none of it.
Darby seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mayweather Jr is holding on tight.

Darby swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mayweather Jr is now in Darby's guard. A big mistake from Darby there, giving up the dominant position!
Mayweather Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darby wants to stand but Mayweather Jr is controlling the position.

Darby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mayweather Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Mayweather Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darby is keeping the position for now.
Mayweather Jr controlling from the top position.

Mayweather Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayweather Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Darby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayweather Jr is one step ahead there.
Mayweather Jr wants to get up but he can't break Darby's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Darby manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Mayweather Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abu Darby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mayweather Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck for Darby with that takedown attempt.
Mayweather Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayweather Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darby at a distance.
Mayweather Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.

Darby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Darby lands in his opponent's guard.
Darby tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayweather Jr is retaining full guard.
Darby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayweather Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Darby is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr keeping full guard, as Darby tries to pass.
Mayweather Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Darby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mayweather Jr controlling from mount.
Darby tries to lock up and control but Mayweather Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Darby is trying to escape the mount.
Darby gets back to half guard.
Darby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayweather Jr is looking to take a break and control but Darby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darby wants to improve his position but Mayweather Jr is controlling well.
Mayweather Jr trying to control from half guard but Darby is working away.
Darby wants to get back to full guard.

Mayweather Jr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Darby to stand up.
Mayweather Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

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.
Darby misses with a takedown attempt - Mayweather Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Floyd Mayweather Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Darby.
Darby dodges the punch combination from Mayweather Jr.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather Jr throws a right hand that Darby ducks under and follows up with a left that Darby also avoids with ease.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayweather Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darby's head.
Mayweather Jr staying out of range there.
Darby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayweather Jr's waist but Mayweather Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Darby off to one side.
Darby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayweather Jr, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather Jr!