PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grind pon MeCock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jim
vs
pon MeCock

195 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slim Jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grind pon MeCock!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jim scores with a takedown into MeCock's guard.
Jim passes MeCock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Jim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MeCock defends it well.

Jim is looking for a kimura but MeCock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jim to get the leverage.

Jim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MeCock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jim.

Jim wants to work for an arm triangle but MeCock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Jim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Jim is working for a kimura but MeCock is defending it quite comfortably.
Jim is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MeCock wants to improve his position but Jim is controlling well.

Jim is trying to work for a kimura but MeCock is defending well.

Jim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MeCock tries to roll over but Jim keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MeCock is trying to control but can't.
MeCock is trying to stand back up but Jim is controlling him

Jim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MeCock sees it coming and defends easily.

Jim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MeCock has managed to free his arm - good work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MeCock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from MeCock does no damage.
A combination from MeCock does no damage.
MeCock fails to land with a series of punches.
Jim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grind pon MeCock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim shoots in for a double leg but MeCock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MeCock swinging wildly here.
MeCock throws a series of punches but Jim avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from MeCock.
MeCock swinging wildly here.
MeCock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jim.
MeCock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MeCock looks to land a combination but Jim avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MeCock cracks Jim with an open hand slap.
MeCock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Jim or perhaps it was just good defense by MeCock which made him look bad.
A combination from MeCock does no damage.
MeCock throws a right and a left that both miss.
MeCock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MeCock misses with the combination.
Jim shoots in for a takedown but MeCock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Jim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MeCock throws a series of punches but Jim avoids them all with ease.
MeCock misses with a two punch combination.
MeCock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Jim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jim is defended easily by MeCock.

Jim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MeCock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Jim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MeCock tries to buck Jim off but Jim is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MeCock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jim throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MeCock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MeCock is trying to control but can't.
MeCock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jim.

Jim is trying to work for a kimura but MeCock is defending well.

Jim is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MeCock can do anything to dispel that myth.
MeCock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MeCock trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MeCock lands with a hook. Jim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MeCock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jim is trying hard to land a takedown here. MeCock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MeCock is fending him off so far but Jim persists. Nope, MeCock circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Jim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MeCock.
MeCock throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MeCock works over Jim's head and body with a nice combination.
Jim shoots in for a takedown but MeCock shows good takedown defense.
MeCock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
MeCock looks to land a combination but Jim avoids it well.
MeCock scores with a jab.
Jim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MeCock's waist but MeCock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jim off to one side.
MeCock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MeCock dips to his left and cracks Jim with an uppercut!
MeCock punishes Jim's body with a nice straight punch.
MeCock lands a two punch combo.
MeCock swinging wildly here.
MeCock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MeCock avoids it really well and circles away.
MeCock lands with a nice combination. Jim backs away looking to recover.
MeCock looks to land a combination but Jim avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from MeCock.
Grind pon MeCock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from MeCock does no damage.
Jim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jim fails with a takedown attempt.
MeCock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MeCock throws a series of punches but Jim moves out of range.
MeCock looks to land a combination but Jim avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Slim Jim will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jim showed some decent athleticism there.
MeCock is looking to improve his position.
Jim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jim passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jim throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
MeCock is just holding on here. Jim manages to take his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jim has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MeCock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jim is looking for the choke from the back position but MeCock is controlling his hands well.
MeCock just trying to survive but Jim is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MeCock is really stuck here.

Jim tightening his grip on MeCock, looking for the choke.

Jim tightening his grip on MeCock, looking for the choke.
MeCock looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Grind pon MeCock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jim looking for the choke from the back.
Jim keeps control of the position as MeCock tries to break free.
MeCock trying to control the action but Jim just sinks the hooks in.

MeCock is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jim gets his way!
MeCock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MeCock wants to get back to his feet.
I really don't envy MeCock right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jim is cranking MeCock's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for MeCock! He's tightened the choke and MeCock is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slim Jim!