PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jean Nicholas (ranked 2759 p4p, 3600 weight class) and Barry Jameson (ranked 143 p4p, 172 weight class). Jean Nicholas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Nicholas
vs
Jameson

175 cm
26
142
3 - 0 - 0

158 cm
26
147
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

MKFC
Core Combat

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Nicholas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
Nicholas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jameson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicholas pinned against the cage. Nicholas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Jameson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jean Nicholas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jameson.
Jameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nicholas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicholas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Jameson feints and as Nicholas raises his hands in defense, Jameson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Nicholas keeps moving.
Jameson postures up in Nicholas's guard and throws a big left but Nicholas blocks it.
Nicholas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jameson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nicholas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nicholas keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jameson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicholas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicholas looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicholas, not yet.

That's two 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.
Nicholas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jameson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nicholas has wrist control.
Nicholas is trying to keep Jameson in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Jameson with that takedown attempt.

Jameson scores with a takedown into Nicholas's guard.
Jameson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jameson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson scoring with some ground and pound.
Nicholas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jameson trying to control but Nicholas is working from the bottom.
Jameson stopping the sweep attempt from Nicholas.
Jameson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jameson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Nicholas keeps moving.

Jameson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nicholas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jameson, into his guard.

Nicholas preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson pulls Nicholas in close to prevent any damage.
Nicholas wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nicholas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jameson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson is looking to get back to full guard here but Nicholas has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jameson shoots in but Nicholas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nicholas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jameson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nicholas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jameson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicholas pinned against the cage. Nicholas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Nicholas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jameson.
Nicholas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nicholas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicholas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Nicholas shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Nicholas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicholas tries to sprawl out of it but Jameson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicholas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jameson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicholas, which made it look bad.
Nicholas slaps away a takedown attempt from Jameson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nicholas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jameson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicholas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nicholas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barry Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
No luck for Jameson with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicholas misses the target.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicholas counters with a left to the body.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jameson has his takedown stuffed
and Nicholas counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jameson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicholas, which made it look bad.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Nicholas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jameson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicholas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameson shoots and misses
and Nicholas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicholas sprawls well. Nicholas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicholas misses the target.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nicholas but Nicholas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Nicholas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson fails with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Nicholas. No joy for Jameson on that attempt.
Barry Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicholas counters with a right hand to the body.
Jameson dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jameson thinking.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicholas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nicholas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.
Jameson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicholas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicholas sprawls well. Nicholas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jameson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nicholas tries to avoid it but Jameson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nicholas to the ground. Nicholas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nicholas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nicholas but Nicholas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jean Nicholas is winning the standup battle so far.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a nice body shot.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicholas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jameson can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameson shoots in but Nicholas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicholas misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicholas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jameson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Nicholas dominated that second round.
That's time! Nicholas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicholas circles away.
Jameson shoots in and drives through. Nicholas sprawls well.
Jameson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nicholas sprawls well. He's pushed Jameson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jean Nicholas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jameson.
Jameson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jameson shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicholas tries to sprawl out of it but Jameson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicholas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jameson misses with a takedown
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicholas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicholas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jameson.
Nicholas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a straight right hand.
Jameson darts in looking for a takedown but Nicholas gets double underhooks and turns Jameson into the cage.
Nicholas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice sprawl there from Nicholas as Jameson shoots in.
Nicholas leaves Jameson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Nicholas circles away easily
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicholas as he avoids it easily.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Nicholas shows good takedown defense.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
Nicholas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
Nicholas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
Nicholas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicholas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jameson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a nice uppercut.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
Jameson fails with the takedown.
Nicholas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jameson with that takedown attempt.
Nicholas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jameson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Nicholas.
Nicholas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Nicholas.
It looked like Nicholas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jameson.
Jameson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicholas pinned against the cage. Nicholas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nicholas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicholas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jameson dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Nicholas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
Nicholas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jameson misses with a takedown
and Nicholas counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nicholas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jameson somewhat.
It looked like Nicholas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jameson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Nicholas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nicholas 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Nicholas!