PBP Commentary

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

LIGHTS OUT
vs
Blade

187 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

183 cm
22
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BOBBY LIGHTS OUT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Blade!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade has a takedown stuffed.
Blade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LIGHTS OUT but LIGHTS OUT pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blade has a takedown stuffed.
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Blade.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a few strikes there.
LIGHTS OUT throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LIGHTS OUT moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

LIGHTS OUT looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Blade!
LIGHTS OUT tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blade tries to lock up and control but LIGHTS OUT gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LIGHTS OUT controlling the position easily from mount.
LIGHTS OUT trying to control but Blade is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LIGHTS OUT looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blade is squirming around, avoiding LIGHTS OUT's attempts to control the action.
Blade is looking to improve his position but LIGHTS OUT isn't that keen on the idea.
Blade is squirming around, avoiding LIGHTS OUT's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. BOBBY LIGHTS OUT just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Blade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blade shoots for a double leg takedown but LIGHTS OUT sprawls well. He's pushed Blade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blade has his takedown stuffed
and LIGHTS OUT counters with a big head kick but Blade shrugs it off.
LIGHTS OUT swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blade counters with a three punch combo that has LIGHTS OUT backing up. LIGHTS OUT nods at Blade to acknowledge the strikes.
LIGHTS OUT throws a nice looking combination but Blade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LIGHTS OUT throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LIGHTS OUT.
LIGHTS OUT swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LIGHTS OUT stuffs the takedown.
Blade stuns LIGHTS OUT with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LIGHTS OUT scores with a push kick.
Blade looks gassed!
LIGHTS OUT throws a series of punches but Blade moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade throws a head kick that misses.
Blade slips a jab and a cross from LIGHTS OUT.
A nice combination there by LIGHTS OUT.
LIGHTS OUT throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blade.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a two punch combination.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a hook.
LIGHTS OUT throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Blade counter with a right hand.
Blade fails with the takedown.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a low kick.
LIGHTS OUT tries to clinch but Blade is having none of it.
LIGHTS OUT scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LIGHTS OUT swivels and escapes.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LIGHTS OUT throws a combination that misses
and Blade counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BOBBY LIGHTS OUT dominated that round.
That's time! LIGHTS OUT's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

LIGHTS OUT tries to bum rush Blade with a series of wild strikes but Blade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a combination
and Blade counters with a left and a right that stings LIGHTS OUT.
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A kick lands to the mid section there for LIGHTS OUT.
Blade just misses with a punch to the body.
LIGHTS OUT scores with a kick to the midsection.
LIGHTS OUT lands a left and a right that sends Blade crashing to the canvas! LIGHTS OUT dives into mount looking to finish!

Blade is rocked!

It looks like David Blade has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LIGHTS OUT takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blade is still in real trouble! Can LIGHTS OUT finish him?
Blade is looking to improve his position but LIGHTS OUT isn't that keen on the idea.
Blade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blade seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LIGHTS OUT takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
LIGHTS OUT trying to control but Blade is having none of it.
LIGHTS OUT knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blade on the ground.
Blade wants to hold on but LIGHTS OUT pushes him away.
Blade might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control LIGHTS OUT kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
LIGHTS OUT can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blade is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blade can't escape the position.
LIGHTS OUT controlling the position easily from mount.
Blade tries to lock up and control but LIGHTS OUT gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
LIGHTS OUT can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blade is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LIGHTS OUT controlling the position easily from mount.
LIGHTS OUT tries to control but Blade wriggling away.
Blade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LIGHTS OUT takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blade tries to hold on but LIGHTS OUT postures up.
LIGHTS OUT trying to control but Blade is having none of it.
LIGHTS OUT avoids the attempt from Blade to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BOBBY LIGHTS OUT dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Blade's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

LIGHTS OUT throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blade.
LIGHTS OUT swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blade is looking to clinch.
Blade lands a head shot.
LIGHTS OUT rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LIGHTS OUT.
LIGHTS OUT lands a right hook to the body.
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Blade takes the fight into the clinch.
LIGHTS OUT avoiding damage as Blade throws knees to the body.
Blade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LIGHTS OUT is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LIGHTS OUT.

LIGHTS OUT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by LIGHTS OUT.

Blade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LIGHTS OUT keeping full guard, as Blade tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade wants to control from the top but LIGHTS OUT keeps moving.
LIGHTS OUT avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LIGHTS OUT keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully.
LIGHTS OUT preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two 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.

LIGHTS OUT has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blade off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Horrible takedown by LIGHTS OUT or perhaps it was just good defense by Blade which made him look bad.
LIGHTS OUT circles away from the clinch attempt.
LIGHTS OUT throws a left that rocks Blade and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! LIGHTS OUT dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Blade regain composure!

LIGHTS OUT has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Blade shoots for a double leg takedown but LIGHTS OUT sprawls well. He's pushed Blade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LIGHTS OUT throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blade avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade blocks a head kick by LIGHTS OUT.

LIGHTS OUT pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch.
Blade managing to block the knees to the body from LIGHTS OUT.
A hook to the body from LIGHTS OUT.

LIGHTS OUT breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from LIGHTS OUT misses.

Blade closes the distance and clinches.
Blade throws an elbow but it misses.

LIGHTS OUT breaks the clinch.
LIGHTS OUT swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blade counters with a straight right hand.
LIGHTS OUT throws a series of punches but Blade moves out of range.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a combination
and Blade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
LIGHTS OUT stuffs the takedown.
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Blade.
LIGHTS OUT throws a series of punches but Blade avoids them all with ease.
Blade fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade tries to clinch but LIGHTS OUT moves out of range.
Blade tries for a takedown but LIGHTS OUT sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LIGHTS OUT throws a nice looking combination but Blade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blade misses with the combination.
LIGHTS OUT moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a double jab
and Blade counters with a series of strikes. LIGHTS OUT will be more careful next time no doubt.
LIGHTS OUT throws a right and a left that both miss.
LIGHTS OUT throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blade doesn't manage to clinch there - LIGHTS OUT circles away.
Blade closes this distance looking for a takedown but LIGHTS OUT circles away.
Blade shoots in but LIGHTS OUT avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT is winning the standup battle so far.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LIGHTS OUT, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BOBBY LIGHTS OUT!