PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julius Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choco Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choco Bang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cleveland
vs
Bang

168 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julius Cleveland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choco Bang!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bang looking to score a takedown here. Cleveland is defending well but Bang drives through and ends up in Cleveland's guard.
Bang looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cleveland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cleveland trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cleveland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Julius Cleveland.
Cleveland looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.

Cleveland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bang's guard.
Our spies down at at Madz inform us that Bang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Cleveland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Cleveland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cleveland drops back looking for a leg! Bang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bang manages to kick Cleveland off! Cleveland jumps back into Bang's guard.
Cleveland wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cleveland wants to get up but he can't break Bang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Cleveland drops back looking for a leg! Bang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bang manages to kick Cleveland off! Cleveland jumps back into Bang's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleveland trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.

Cleveland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cleveland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cleveland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bang's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Cleveland dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Cleveland closes the distance and clinches.

Cleveland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bang.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet but Bang drags him back down.
Bang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cleveland will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Cleveland is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleveland struggling a bit here.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet.
Cleveland is looking to reverse the position.
Cleveland looks to move to half guard but instead Bang has passed into mount! Damn!
Cleveland is trying to stand up.
Bang prevents Cleveland from getting the reversal.
Bang blocks Cleveland's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Cleveland has given up his back here.
Cleveland tries to break free.
Cleveland trying to get back to his feet but Bang is in full control for now.
Bang is looking to control Cleveland but Cleveland is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Bang is persistently looking for the submission but Cleveland is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cleveland trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cleveland wants to escape the position.
Julius Cleveland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cleveland turns into Bang and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bang has his foot on Cleveland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cleveland works his way back into a safe position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cleveland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bang's guard.

Julius Cleveland has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Julius Cleveland will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cleveland lands a really nice looking cross but Bang seems unphased.
Bang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Cleveland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Cleveland is working for a kimura but Bang is defending it quite comfortably.

Cleveland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cleveland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cleveland wants to take a breather but Bang is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Cleveland is trying to work for a kimura but Bang is defending well.

Cleveland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bang sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Cleveland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cleveland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bang sees it coming and defends easily.
Cleveland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Cleveland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bang sees it coming and defends easily.
Bang moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Cleveland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Cleveland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cleveland 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Cleveland!