PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skinny McBones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce Vir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vir has chosen Let me Oh as his entrance music. Bryce Vir will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

McBones
vs
Vir

170 cm
25
134 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

207 cm
24
139 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skinny McBones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryce Vir!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McBones takes one to the side of the head.
McBones throws a lazy head kick
and Vir counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've been told by McBones's head coaches at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skinny McBones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McBones defends it nicely.
McBones misses with a double jab
and Vir counters with a head kick. That will keep McBones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

McBones instigates a clinch.
McBones is trying to break the clinch but Vir is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vir scores with a knee to the head.
Vir drops down looking for an ankle pick but McBones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vir goes for a double leg but McBones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBones continues to drive forward.
McBones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vir manages to circle out of the way.
Skinny McBones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Vir.
McBones motions for Vir to come forward. McBones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vir - that will leave a mark!
A low kick from McBones is predictable there
and Vir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBones misses with a jab, cross combination.
McBones throws a head kick that misses.
Vir scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for McBones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vir moves out of range of the body kick from McBones.
Vir moves out of range of the body kick.
Vir avoids a kick to the body.
Vir tries to clinch up but McBones circles away and keeps his distance.
McBones throws a low kick, looking for Vir's leg but Vir calmly moves out of range.
Vir throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A right-left combo lands from McBones.
McBones is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBones throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vir tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McBones's head backwards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vir.
Vir walks into a stiff left hand from McBones.
Vir avoids the head kick by McBones.
McBones misses with the body kick
and Vir counters with an inside leg kick.
McBones throws a sloppy head kick and Vir moves out of range easily.
McBones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vir with the counter takedown but McBones avoids it easily.
Vir is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A swing and a miss from McBones.
Vir scoring well with a low kick there.
Vir shoots in but McBones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like McBones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vir looks for a takedown but McBones sprawls well.
McBones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McBones throws a lazy head kick
and Vir counters with a one-two to the body.
Vir goes for a double leg but McBones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBones continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from McBones as Vir shoots in.
Vir is looking to clinch but McBones is avoiding it.
McBones tries a head kick but it misses.
Vir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

McBones moves into range and clinches up with Vir.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vir can't get the takedown.
Vir is trying to pull guard but McBones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McBones wants to break the clinch but can't.

McBones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McBones tried to score with a low kick but Vir checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBones throws a counter high kick but Vir was just alert enough to avoid it.
McBones stuffs the takedown.

McBones moves into the clinch.
McBones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McBones dodges an elbow strike from Vir.
Vir tries to pull guard but McBones holds him up against the cage and eventually Vir drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McBones circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBones misses with a few strikes there.
Vir fails with the takedown.
Skinny McBones is winning the standup battle so far.

Vir gets a clinch.
Vir dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McBones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBones working hard to break the clinch.
McBones working hard to break the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vir has McBones up against the cage in a clinch.
McBones is looking to break free of the clinch but Vir has double underhooks.

Vir manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Vir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McBones defends well.
McBones wanted to stand there but Vir had control of the position.
Vir wants to sweep here but McBones controlling him for the moment.

Vir is working an open guard so McBones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vir keeps the fight on the outside.
Vir avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skinny McBones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McBones tries to bum rush Vir with a series of wild strikes but Vir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skinny McBones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Vir.
McBones misses with a head kick.
McBones throws a wild body kick that Vir sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Vir's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Vir closes the distance and clinches.
Vir trying to stall but McBones improves his position.

McBones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBones moves forwards but Vir connects with a nice, crisp jab.

McBones closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBones has had enough of the clinch but Vir keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McBones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McBones tries to break free but Vir pushes him back against the cage.
Vir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McBones's efforts to push away.

Vir manages to break the clinch.
Vir has a takedown stuffed.
Vir avoids the head kick by McBones.
Nice sprawl there from McBones as Vir shoots in.
McBones misses with a two punch combination.
Vir avoids a kick to the body.

Vir drives through and clinches with McBones against the cage.
Vir has McBones pressed against the cage, preventing McBones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McBones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBones misses with a combination

and Vir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vir is trying to drag McBones to the mat but McBones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vir is trying to pull guard but McBones has him pressed against the cage.
McBones is trying to break the clinch but Vir is controlling him.

Vir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vir has a takedown stuffed.
Vir is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McBones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vir was well out of range. Poor timing from McBones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skinny McBones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Vir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vir keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McBones misses with a series of wild punches.
McBones wants to land a leg kick but Vir is out of range.
McBones tries a low kick but Vir avoids it.
Vir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McBones throws a sloppy head kick
and Vir counters with a three punch combo that has McBones backing up. McBones nods at Vir to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Vir with that takedown attempt.
McBones is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vir has a takedown stuffed.
Skinny McBones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Vir.
Vir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBones throws a head kick but Vir moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vir avoids the head kick by McBones.
An inside leg kick from McBones misses.
McBones scores with a jab. Vir acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McBones throws a head kick but Vir moves out of range.
Vir tries for a takedown but McBones circles away easily

and McBones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McBones is trying to break the clinch but Vir is controlling him.
McBones prevents the takedown attempt.
McBones is looking to break free of the clinch but Vir has double underhooks.
Vir has McBones pressed against the cage, preventing McBones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

McBones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vir blocks a head kick by McBones.
Vir counters with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vir darts in looking for a takedown but McBones gets double underhooks and turns Vir into the cage.
McBones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McBones.
No luck for Vir with that takedown attempt.
McBones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McBones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vir fakes the leg kick and cracks McBones in the body.
McBones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McBones swivels and escapes.
McBones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Vir darts in and clinches McBones up against the cage.
Vir has McBones pressed against the cage, preventing McBones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vir prevents McBones from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vir fails with a takedown attempt.
McBones circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from McBones.
McBones tries to clinch up
and Vir counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vir keeps the fight on the outside.
Vir takes a swing at McBones's ribcage but misses.
It looked like McBones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBones throws a head kick that misses.
Vir blocks a head kick by McBones.
McBones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McBones wants it to stay on the feet.
McBones misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vir.
Vir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Vir closes the distance and pushes McBones back into the cage.
Bryce Vir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skinny McBones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vir using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skinny McBones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McBones, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skinny McBones!
In defeat, Bryce Vir stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I dont know what happend but maybe the next one.'.