PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kid Soplamocos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afro Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soplamocos comes into the arena with Ballata per un Pistolero!!! blaring out of the sound system. Ninja has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Soplamocos
vs
Ninja

170 cm
27
196 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
190 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Happy Pills
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Soplamocos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afro Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ninja gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soplamocos wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soplamocos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soplamocos throws a strike but Ninja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soplamocos is trying to control the position but Ninja postures up.
Soplamocos working a defensive guard but Ninja manages to pass into side control anyway.
Soplamocos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Ninja stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos is trying to get back to half guard.
Ninja trying to control the action but Soplamocos is working from the bottom.
Soplamocos is trying to improve his position.
Soplamocos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja moves into full guard.
Soplamocos is looking to advance position but Ninja has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ninja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soplamocos tries to reverse the position but Ninja maintains control.
Soplamocos wants to hold on but Ninja pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soplamocos is looking to escape.
Soplamocos is desperately trying to improve his position but Ninja has a good base and remains in mount.
Ninja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soplamocos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soplamocos is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja controlling from the full mount.
Soplamocos tries to hold on but Ninja pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soplamocos is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Soplamocos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Soplamocos avoids the body shot from Ninja.
Kid Soplamocos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soplamocos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soplamocos blocks a head kick by Ninja.
Soplamocos throws a jab but it's blocked by Ninja.
Ninja throws a hook but Soplamocos blocks it.
Ninja avoids the head kick by Soplamocos.
Soplamocos throws a sloppy head kick and Ninja moves out of range easily.
Soplamocos fails with the takedown.
Soplamocos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ninja.
Soplamocos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Ninja gets a clinch.
Ninja is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ninja throws a punch but it's blocked by Soplamocos.
Ninja lands a shot to the body.
Soplamocos is trying to force a seperation but Ninja has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja tries to work over Soplamocos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ninja.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Soplamocos.
Nice body punch from Ninja.
Soplamocos is trying to break the clinch but Ninja is controlling him.
Soplamocos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ninja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Soplamocos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Ninja.
A hook to the body from Ninja.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Ninja.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soplamocos's elbow.
Soplamocos tries a body shot but Ninja blocks it.
Ninja keeps control of Soplamocos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Ninja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ninja.

It looks like Kid Soplamocos has been cut.
Afro Ninja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soplamocos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ninja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ninja jabs Soplamocos right on the nose. Soplamocos blinks but takes it well.
Jab, jab by Ninja - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Ninja.
Ninja looks to score with a jab to the body but Soplamocos is just out of range.
Ninja lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ninja throws a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ninja.
Ninja digs a good hook to Soplamocos's body.
Ninja lands a nice hook to Soplamocos's body. Soplamocos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ninja fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soplamocos on the side of the head.
Ninja tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja misses with a body shot.
Soplamocos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ninja.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja jabs Soplamocos right on the nose. Soplamocos blinks but takes it well.
Ninja looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soplamocos throws a low kick, looking for Ninja's leg but Ninja calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ninja.
Ninja scores with a hook to the body. Soplamocos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soplamocos swings for the body but Ninja moves out of range.
Afro Ninja seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Ninja tries to sprawl but Soplamocos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ninja gets full guard.
Ninja has control of Soplamocos's left arm, preventing Soplamocos from doing any damage.
Soplamocos wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soplamocos is one step ahead there.
Soplamocos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ninja working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Soplamocos tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninja is retaining full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Afro Ninja hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ninja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ninja misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soplamocos misses with a head kick.
Ninja lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afro Ninja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kid Soplamocos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A low kick from Ninja misses

and Soplamocos counters with a single leg into guard. Ninja didn't expect that.
Kid Soplamocos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soplamocos tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninja is retaining full guard.
Soplamocos trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Ninja wants to sweep here but Soplamocos controlling him for the moment.
Soplamocos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninja is keeping the position for now.
Ninja has Soplamocos pulled in close to control his posture.
Soplamocos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kid Soplamocos just wasn't active enough.
Soplamocos throws a series of punches but Ninja moves out of range.
Ninja throws a sloppy body shot
and Soplamocos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja swings widly with a right hand

and Soplamocos counters with a takedown into side control.
Soplamocos is trying to ground and pound but Ninja uses the momentary lack of control by Soplamocos to regain half guard.
Ninja gets back to full guard.
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soplamocos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soplamocos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ninja manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ninja postures up.
Ninja is stalling in the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Soplamocos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Afro Ninja wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice body kick there by Soplamocos.
Ninja with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Soplamocos scores a takedown into full mount!
Ninja is in a horrible position here. Soplamocos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Soplamocos working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soplamocos looking to ground and pound but Ninja is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is trying desperately to improve position.
Soplamocos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Soplamocos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Soplamocos looking to control but Ninja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ninja is trying desperately to improve position.
Soplamocos landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ninja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Soplamocos connects with a massive shot to the dome!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Soplamocos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soplamocos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Soplamocos!
A relieved looking Kid Soplamocos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.