PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Unkown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unkown comes to the ring accompanied by I.C.P. BITCHES! MIRrorCulZ. Ninja is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Unkown
vs
Ninja

173 cm
29
141 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

150 cm
29
145 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Unkown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unkown works Ninja's body with a nice hook.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ninja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Unkown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ninja wants to control but Unkown is keeping him busy.

Ninja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unkown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Unkown is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unkown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Unkown prevents Ninja from moving into mount.
Unkown sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unkown trying to control here.
Ninja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Unkown holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but Unkown defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Ninja wants to work for an arm triangle but Unkown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ninja passes into side control, despite Unkown's attempt to control the position.

Ninja swings around for an armbar but Unkown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ninja's guard.
Unkown works over Ninja with some ground and pound from guard.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Unkown tries to pass.

Ninja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Unkown defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Unkown trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Unkown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
Unkown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ninja trying to control the position.
Unkown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Unkown postures up.
Unkown lands a couple of digs.
Unkown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninja is keeping the position for now.
Unkown is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.

Ninja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unkown looking to sit in guard and control but Ninja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Unkown keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
Unkown is pulling down on Ninja's head. It's preventing any offense from Ninja, at least for the moment.
Unkown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Unkown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unkown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unkown is keeping the position for now.
Unkown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ninja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unkown is aware though and is defending well.
Unkown lands a couple of elbows.
Unkown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Unkown is looking to advance position but Ninja has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Unkown is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja avoids the attempt from Unkown to control.

Ninja jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Unkown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Test Ninja will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Unkown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ninja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Unkown lands a couple of elbows.
Ninja trying to keep a closed guard but Unkown is proving a slippery customer.
Test Ninja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Unkown trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Unkown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ninja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unkown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Unkown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Unkown tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninja is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unkown is working Ninja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Unkown throwing strikes from guard but Ninja blocks nicely.
Unkown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Unkown from controlling successfully.
Ninja trying to control the position.
Unkown stopping the sweep attempt from Ninja.
Ninja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ninja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Unkown manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unkown looking for a sweep. Not yet Unkown, not yet.
Unkown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ninja passes Unkown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Unkown is not content to let Ninja control the position.
Ninja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Unkown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Unkown has Ninja pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Unkown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Unkown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Unkown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ninja manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Unkown tries to pass.
Ninja trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Unkown trying to control but Ninja postures up.
Unkown tries to get to full guard but Ninja has control of the leg.
Ninja works his way into side control.
Unkown is looking to regain half guard here but Ninja keeps moving and retains side control.
Unkown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ninja's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but Unkown defending well.
Unkown is trying to get back to full guard.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Unkown dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ninja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Unkown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Unkown tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ninja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Unkown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Unkown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Unkown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ninja keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ninja is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja won't allow Unkown to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ninja working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Unkown controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja trying to control but Unkown is working from the bottom.
Ninja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ninja trying to control but Unkown is working from the bottom.
Unkown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Unkown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ninja trying to control but Unkown is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Ninja is fighting to break Unkown's control of his arms but Unkown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ninja won't allow Unkown to sweep him here.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Unkown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Unkown sprawls well. Unkown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet.

Ninja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Unkown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Unkown parries the strikes from Ninja easily there. Ninja is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Unkown to escape.
You can see the frustration on Unkown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown tries to buck Ninja off but Ninja is having none of it.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Unkown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja scores with punches from side control.
Ninja trying to control the position but Unkown is working away.
Ninja landing a few strikes.
Unkown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Unkown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninja is working away from the top position though.
Unkown moves into full guard.
Unkown controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Unkown keeps moving.
Ninja postures up in Unkown's guard and throws a big left but Unkown blocks it.
Unkown looking to control.
Unkown is really struggling to control Ninja but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Unkown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Unkown keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ninja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Unkown is fending him off so far but Ninja persists. Nope, Unkown circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but Unkown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Unkown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Unkown stuns Ninja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Unkown, right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Unkown!

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Ninja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ninja 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Ninja!
Test Ninja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Johnny Unkown stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well blow me like a goat on a boat that was all that she wrote if you catch the antidote! Heehaw! I smoked to much meth and maybe that orgy before the fight in my trailer wasn't the best plan haha pullin an all. Ignore before a fighter yeah haw! Dang of dinglebanger!'.