PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kasaru Juiceman (ranked 3681 p4p, 4112 weight class) and Joseph Blaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joseph Blaire enters the cage!

Juiceman
vs
Blaire

184 cm
25
185
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
180
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kasaru Juiceman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Blaire!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaire is defended easily by Juiceman.
Blaire misses with a head kick.
Blaire throws a head kick but Juiceman moves out of range.
Blaire tries to clinch but Juiceman moves out of range.
Blaire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juiceman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Blaire shoots in for a takedown but Juiceman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kasaru Juiceman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Blaire.
Blaire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juiceman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blaire somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Juiceman closes the distance and clinches.
Juiceman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blaire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kasaru Juiceman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juiceman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blaire avoids it really well and circles away.

Juiceman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaire, pushing him back against the cage.
Juiceman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blaire wants a takedown but no success here.
Juiceman wants to take the fight to the mat but Blaire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blaire wants to get back to striking at distance but Juiceman won't allow it.
Blaire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Blaire successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juiceman controlling from the top position.
Blaire is pulling down on Juiceman's head. It's preventing any offense from Juiceman, at least for the moment.
Juiceman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blaire is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blaire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaire keeping full guard, as Juiceman tries to pass.
Juiceman is in close to Blaire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juiceman is working Blaire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Juiceman scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Juiceman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juiceman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blaire on the ground.
Blaire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Juiceman clinches.
Blaire tries to break the clinch but Juiceman is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juiceman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blaire after a bit of a struggle.
Blaire is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Juiceman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kasaru Juiceman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Juiceman stuffs the takedown.
Juiceman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaire.
Juiceman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blaire can do to turn this around?

Juiceman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Juiceman showed some decent athleticism there.
Blaire is trying to control but can't.
Juiceman is trying to control. Blaire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juiceman thows a huge punch but Blaire dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juiceman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Juiceman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blaire is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juiceman is controlling the pace.
Blaire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Juiceman.
Juiceman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juiceman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blaire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Blaire.
Blaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juiceman feinted with a counter takedown.
Juiceman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juiceman wants it to stay on the feet.

Juiceman moves into the clinch successfully.

Juiceman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Blaire kicks Juiceman off and gets back to his feet.

Juiceman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Juiceman working away.
Blaire is breathing heavily.
Juiceman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blaire keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juiceman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Juiceman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Juiceman wants to control but Blaire is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juiceman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blaire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Juiceman not doing much here.
Blaire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blaire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juiceman controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kasaru Juiceman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Juiceman instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blaire's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Juiceman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Juiceman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Juiceman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaire keeping moving, preventing Juiceman from controlling successfully.
Kasaru Juiceman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juiceman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Juiceman seems content to control.
Blaire won't allow Juiceman to pass to mount.
Juiceman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Juiceman misses with a head shot. Blaire uses the momentum to regain guard.
Juiceman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two 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.
Blaire keeping full guard, as Juiceman tries to pass.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Juiceman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Juiceman is looking to take a break and control but Blaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaire is trying to control Juiceman's posture but Juiceman avoids it.
Blaire tries to buck Juiceman off but Juiceman is having none of it.
Juiceman misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juiceman just content to control the position.
Juiceman trying to control the action but Blaire is working from the bottom.
Juiceman working the body and head with strikes.
Juiceman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blaire's shoulder. That is not cool.
Blaire struggling a bit here.
Blaire is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juiceman taking a breather here.
Blaire takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blaire is looking to regain half guard here but Juiceman keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Juiceman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Juiceman prefers to stall for the moment though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kasaru Juiceman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juiceman 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasaru Juiceman!