PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blackbeard The Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sys Rq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

The Pirate
vs
Rq

174 cm
26
153 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

174 cm
29
152 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackbeard The Pirate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sys Rq!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pirate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rq.
The Pirate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rq.
The Pirate misses with a hook. Rq ducked under it nicely.
The Pirate throws a lazy right hand but Rq sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rq takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Rq has closed the distance and engaged The Pirate in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rq fails to land.
The Pirate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The Pirate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rq.
The Pirate is looking to control Rq's arms but Rq gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Pirate has his back to the cage.
The Pirate blocking some punches.
The Pirate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rq prevents a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate swings wildly with an uppercut but Rq uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from The Pirate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Pirate.
Rq throws a punch but it's blocked by The Pirate.
The Pirate tries to throw a body punch but Rq avoids it by throwing The Pirate back against the cage.
The Pirate lands a shoulder strike.
Rq's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Pirate is leaning against Rq and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Pirate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rq.
The Pirate is trying to break the clinch but Rq is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rq creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rq.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Pirate throws a head punch that misses.
The Pirate tries a body shot but Rq blocks it.
Rq lands with a light punch inside.
Rq misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Pirate.
Rq has a couple of punches blocked by The Pirate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on The Pirate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Pirate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rq's elbow.
Rq blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Pirate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Pirate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rq scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rq prevents a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Pirate is looking to break free of the clinch but Rq has double underhooks.
The Pirate struggles to land a body shot inside as Rq controls his hands.
The Pirate lands a shot to the body.
The Pirate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Pirate misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Pirate scores with a hook to the body.
The Pirate tries to work over Rq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Pirate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Pirate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Pirate can't find room to land a body shot as Rq controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Pirate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Pirate lands a hook that snaps the head of Rq backwards.
The Pirate scores with a shoulder strike.
Rq working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from The Pirate.
The Pirate lands an uppercut.
The Pirate lands a nice uppercut.
The Pirate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rq backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Pirate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, The Pirate scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Pirate swings wildly with an uppercut but Rq uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Pirate.
The Pirate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Pirate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rq looks winded!

The Pirate breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rq momentarily.
The Pirate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Pirate misses with a wild body shot.
Rq slips a straight right by The Pirate.
The Pirate cracks Rq with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rq misses with a looping left.
Rq checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Pirate misses with a straight left.
The Pirate throws the left hand but Rq avoids the punch easily.
The Pirate thuds his right hand into Rq's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Pirate thuds his right hand into Rq's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pirate swings widly with a right hand
and Rq counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Pirate looks to land a left hand but Rq moved out of range nicely.
The Pirate tries to land a front kick but Rq steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rq on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blackbeard The Pirate dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Pirate missing with a left hand there. Rq was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Pirate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from The Pirate does no damage.
The Pirate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blackbeard The Pirate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Pirate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Pirate cracks Rq with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Pirate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Pirate lands a head kick. Rq smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rq takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rq throws a shot from downtown. The Pirate moves away and avoids it.
The Pirate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rq doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rq defending well as The Pirate loads up on a big left hand.
Rq avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rq takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Pirate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rq counter with a right hand.
The Pirate throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by The Pirate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Pirate just misses with a punch to the body.
Rq displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Pirate throws out the jab.
The Pirate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Rq.
The Pirate scores with a head kick. Rq tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.
Rq uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
The Pirate connects with a body shot that sends Rq's belly button to the back.
Rq ducks under a wild hook from The Pirate.
Rq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Rq.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.
The Pirate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rq throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rq drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from The Pirate misses the target.
Rq misses with a wild body shot.
The Pirate misses with a looping left.
The Pirate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rq.
The Pirate throws a head kick but Rq moves out of range.
Rq throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - The Pirate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Pirate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rq has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Pirate finds it's way round the side to connect with Rq's head.
A head kick misses from The Pirate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rq slips under a jab.
Rq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Rq.
Rq misses with a wild body shot.
Rq ducks right into an uppercut from The Pirate.
The Pirate looks to throw the jab but Rq is out of range.
The Pirate misses the shot to the body.
The Pirate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rq moves away.
The Pirate loads up on a big right hand but Rq slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rq.
The Pirate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rq.
Blackbeard The Pirate is winning the standup battle so far.
Rq lands a slapping body shot.
Rq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pirate.
Decent striking displayed by The Pirate there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rq slips a straight right by The Pirate.
The Pirate scores with a body shot.
The Pirate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Pirate throws a head kick but Rq moves out of range.
The Pirate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rq.
Rq looks to land a left hand but The Pirate moved out of range nicely.
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
The Pirate throws a series of punches but Rq avoids them all with ease.
Rq pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Pirate throws a nice looking combination but Rq bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rq misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pirate looks to throw the jab but Rq is out of range.
The Pirate misses with a straight right.
Rq blocks a jab.
Rq lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blackbeard The Pirate dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The Pirate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from The Pirate misses the target.
The Pirate misses with a hook. Rq ducked under it nicely.
Rq misses with a straight left.
Rq walks into a straight right hand from The Pirate.
Good shot there by The Pirate.
The Pirate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rq gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Pirate.
The Pirate misses with an uppercut. Rq saw that one coming.
The Pirate lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by The Pirate - just one landing.
Rq swings for the body but The Pirate moves out of range.
Rq throws a jab but it's blocked by The Pirate.
Rq uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
Jab by The Pirate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rq takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Pirate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rq can do to turn this around?
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
The Pirate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rq dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Pirate tries a head kick but it misses.
Rq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Rq.
A swing and a miss from The Pirate.
Rq avoids the body shot from The Pirate.
Rq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Rq.
Rq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Rq.
A jab from The Pirate misses.
Rq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Pirate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Rq.
Sys Rq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rqs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rq connects with a crisp jab.
The Pirate lands a head kick. Rq smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jab, jab by The Pirate - just one landing.
The fighters circling - The Pirate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rq defending well as The Pirate loads up on a big left hand.
The Pirate misses with a looping left.
The Pirate jabs at Rq's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Pirate throws a body punch but Rq moves out of range.
Rq takes a swing at The Pirate's ribcage but misses.
Rq lands with a hook. The Pirate tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Pirate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rq ducks under a wild hook from The Pirate.
The Pirate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rq.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rq has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Pirate lands with a slapping head kick.
The Pirate scores with a hook to the body. Rq takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by The Pirate as he connects with a hook.
Rq takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Pirate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rq uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
The Pirate lands a nice shot that snaps Rq's head back.
A right-left combo lands from The Pirate.
The Pirate works over Rq's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Pirate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rq swings for the body but The Pirate moves out of range.
The Pirate throws an off balance right hand
and Rq counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rq fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rq.
The Pirate circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Pirate ducks under a wild hook from Rq.
The Pirate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rq's sensitive parts.
The Pirate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackbeard The Pirate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Pirate cracks Rq with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Pirate misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Pirate scores with the left hand. Rq knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
Rq slips a jab from The Pirate.
Rq displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Pirate throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blackbeard The Pirate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Pirate has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blackbeard The Pirate!
Blackbeard The Pirate very nearly forgot to thank Performance Enhancing Drugs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.