PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Unitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry The Third (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Unitas
vs
The Third

190 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Unitas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry The Third!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Third is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Unitas looking to score a takedown here. The Third is defending well but Unitas drives through and ends up in The Third's guard.
Unitas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Unitas is working hard here to advance position.
Unitas trying to control the position from guard on top but The Third is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Third pulls Unitas in close to prevent any damage.
The Third looking to control.

Henry The Third has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Unitas misses with a wild body shot.
Unitas tried to score with a low kick but The Third checks it.
The Third shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Unitas but Unitas pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unitas scores with a nice right hand.
Unitas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Unitas misses the body punch

and The Third counters by moving into the clinch.
The Third drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unitas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Unitas is working for takedown but The Third is calmly controlling the position for now.

The Third drags the fight down to the ground.
Unitas trying to control the position from guard on top but The Third is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unitas pushing down on The Third's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Third manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Unitas advances to half guard.
Unitas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Third does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Third is looking to control Unitas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Third avoid being mounted?

Unitas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Third defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Unitas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Third is just riding it out for now. Unitas eventually gives up the hold.

Unitas wants to work for an arm triangle but The Third is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Third manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Third controls Unitas momentarily but Unitas frees himself.
The Third keeping moving, preventing Unitas from controlling successfully.
Unitas looking to pass the guard.

The Third kicks Unitas off and gets to his feet.
Unitas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Third.

The Third has managed to clinch.

The Third breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Third fails with the takedown

and Unitas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Unitas.
David Unitas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Third.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unitas tries to free his leg and advance position but The Third is retaining full guard.

Unitas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Unitas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Third swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Unitas preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Third is trying to keep Unitas in close.
The Third wants to sweep here but Unitas controlling him for the moment.
Unitas content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Unitas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Third tries to clinch there but Unitas circles away.
Unitas lands a really nice looking cross but The Third seems unphased.
Unitas looks for a takedown but The Third sprawls well.
Unitas shoots in and drives through. The Third sprawls well.

The Third fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unitas, pushing him back against the cage.
Unitas stops a takedown attempt from The Third.

The Third gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Unitas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Unitas wants to stand but The Third is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Third chips away with some ground and pound.
Unitas wants to get back to his feet but The Third is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Third trying to control the position from guard on top but Unitas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Third's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Unitas has an active guard here but The Third has managed to pass into half guard.
The Third scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Third connects with a nice short shot to Unitas's temple.
Unitas wants to control but The Third is keeping busy.

The Third is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Unitas sees it coming and defends easily.
Unitas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Unitas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Third's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Third looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Third trying to keep a closed guard but Unitas is proving a slippery customer.
The Third keeping full guard, as Unitas tries to pass.
The Third is trying to keep Unitas in close.
The Third looking for a sweep. Not yet The Third, not yet.
Unitas tries to free his leg and advance position but The Third is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Third wants to sweep here but Unitas controlling him for the moment.
Unitas wants to control from the top but The Third keeps moving.
The Third looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henry The Third wasn't active enough on the ground.
The Third misses with a low kick.
The Third takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unitas misses with a double jab
and The Third counters with a nice uppercut.
The Third tries to clinch up but Unitas circles away and keeps his distance.
Unitas looks for a takedown but The Third sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Unitas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Third tries to clinch but Unitas is having none of it.
The Third is trying hard to land a takedown here. Unitas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Third keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unitas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry The Third will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

The Third shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Unitas pinned against the cage. Unitas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Unitas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Third as he jumps to the side.
Unitas scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Henry The Third has been cut.
Unitas looks for a takedown but The Third sprawls well.
Unitas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unitas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Third throws the left hand but Unitas avoids the punch easily.
Unitas keeps the fight on the outside.
Unitas keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Third darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Third tries to pass to full mount but Unitas defends it.
Unitas is looking to control The Third's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Unitas avoid being mounted?
The Third missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Unitas wants to get back to his feet.
Unitas blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Third.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Third trying to control from half guard but Unitas is working away.
Unitas is looking for a sweep. The Third is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Third tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Unitas.
Unitas is holding on to half guard well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Third doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Unitas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Unitas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Unitas takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Unitas gets caught flat footed, as The Third shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Unitas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Third must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Third trying to control but Unitas is working from the bottom.
Unitas is trying to control the position but The Third postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Unitas is on top in guard.
Unitas wants to control from the top but The Third keeps moving.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Third keeping moving, preventing Unitas from controlling successfully.

Unitas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Third dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unitas wants to control the position but The Third says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The Third decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Unitas fails with the takedown

and The Third counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Unitas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Third wants to control from the top but Unitas keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry The Third.
I think The Third 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Third!