PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between jay bluff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

bluff
vs
Donovan

167 cm
22
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Deadly Clothing

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, jay bluff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
bluff has a takedown stuffed.

Donovan has managed to clinch.
Donovan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. bluff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
bluff is trying to drag Donovan to the mat but Donovan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
bluff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Donovan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jay bluff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Donovan gets control of bluff's arms and successfully pulls guard. Donovan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

bluff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and bluff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

bluff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donovan controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan trying to control the position from guard on top but bluff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donovan tries to stand but bluff is controlling from the bottom.

Donovan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
bluff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Donovan is looking to improve his position but bluff isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bluff lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Donovan is trying to escape the mount.

bluff has hold of Donovan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Donovan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
bluff is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Donovan wants to control but bluff is having none of it.

bluff goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Donovan turns into him and now he's in bluff's guard.
bluff keeping moving, preventing Donovan from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan looking to pass the guard.

bluff looking for subs off his back but Donovan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Donovan working the head and body with strikes.
Donovan trying to control the action but bluff is working from the bottom.
bluff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Donovan scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Donovan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Donovan wants to control but bluff is keeping him busy.
bluff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for bluff.
Donovan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Donovan wants to pass the guard but bluff is keeping the position.
bluff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Donovan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No luck for bluff with that takedown attempt.
bluff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donovan's waist but Donovan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing bluff off to one side.

Excellent takedown into side control there by bluff.

bluff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
bluff throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Donovan is working to avoid the ground and pound but bluff connects with a decent elbow.
Donovan tries to improve position but can't.

bluff tries for a kimura but Donovan is defending well.

bluff is trying to get an arm triangle but Donovan is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan is looking to reverse the position.
Donovan can't do much from the bottom here.
Donovan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

bluff is working for a kimura but Donovan is defending it quite comfortably.
Donovan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with bluff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donovan wants to control but bluff is keeping busy and won't allow 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.
Donovan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

bluff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Donovan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Donovan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Donovan!

Donovan stands up and beckons bluff to his feet.
Donovan throws a head kick but bluff moves out of range.
jay bluff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
bluff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donovan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jay bluff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Donovan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming bluff to the mat! bluff manages to get full guard.

bluff is looking for a triangle but Donovan pushes his legs off easily.

bluff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

bluff looking for a guillotine here but Donovan defends easily.

Donovan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
bluff trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

bluff has an active guard here but Donovan has managed to pass into half guard.
bluff won't allow Donovan to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
bluff wants to improve his position but Donovan is controlling well.
Donovan trying to control from half guard but bluff is working away.

bluff looking for submissions off his back.
Donovan trying to pass the guard but bluff defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Donovan shoots in and drives through. bluff sprawls well.

bluff feints and as Donovan raises his hands in defense, bluff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Donovan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

bluff keeps the fight on the outside.
Donovan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and bluff counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Donovan!
Donovan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

bluff is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Donovan is surviving well by controlling bluff's body position as best he can.

Donovan tries to improve his position but bluff has taken his back! bluff has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Donovan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! bluff pushes Donovan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). jay bluff!