PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett McConomy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akimbo Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

McConomy
vs
Jabbar

190 cm
26
270 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

217 cm
26
267 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett McConomy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akimbo Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar avoids the head kick by McConomy.
McConomy misses with a head kick.

McConomy tries to keep at a distance but Jabbar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jabbar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McConomy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jabbar tries to pull guard but McConomy holds him up against the cage and eventually Jabbar drops back down to his feet.
McConomy stops a takedown attempt from Jabbar.
Brett McConomy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Jabbar.

Jabbar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jabbar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jabbar working the head and body with strikes.

McConomy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily.
Jabbar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McConomy defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McConomy looking for submissions off his back.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but McConomy defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McConomy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McConomy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jabbar.
Jabbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McConomy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jabbar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jabbar moves into range and clinches up with McConomy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jabbar can't get the takedown.

That's two 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.
Jabbar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McConomy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jabbar fails to pull guard.
Jabbar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McConomy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McConomy fails to pull guard.

Jabbar pulls guard.

McConomy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jabbar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McConomy has Jabbar in his guard.
Jabbar wants to control from the top but McConomy keeps moving.
Jabbar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McConomy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

McConomy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabbar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConomy keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass.
Jabbar with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jabbar has gone for a leg lock! McConomy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jabbar's guard.

McConomy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jabbar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jabbar has escaped and now he's on top!
McConomy trying to control the position.

That's four 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.

McConomy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jabbar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jabbar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jabbar wants to control from the top but McConomy keeps moving.
Jabbar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

McConomy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jabbar defends it easily.
Jabbar advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jabbar closes the distance and clinches.

Jabbar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McConomy regains guard.
Jabbar throws a strike but McConomy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McConomy has gone for a leg lock! Jabbar slips out almost immediately though and dives into McConomy's guard.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but McConomy is retaining full guard.
McConomy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McConomy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jabbar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jabbar landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar thows a big elbow that misses.

McConomy has his foot on Jabbar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabbar works his way back into a safe position though.
Jabbar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jabbar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Jabbar.
The ground and pound from Jabbar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McConomy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jabbar.

Jabbar swings around for an armbar but McConomy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jabbar's guard.

Jabbar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConomy 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.

Jabbar has gone for a leg lock! McConomy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jabbar's guard.

Jabbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

McConomy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jabbar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jabbar has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar looking to sit in guard and control but McConomy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McConomy passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McConomy is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position.
McConomy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jabbar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jabbar wants to control but McConomy is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

McConomy seems to be looking for submissions.
Jabbar is pressing down on McConomy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabbar, not yet.

Jabbar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McConomy preventing the sweep.

McConomy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

McConomy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jabbar dives on top into guard.
Jabbar trying to control but McConomy is working from the bottom.
Jabbar trying to stand up but can't free himself from McConomy's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akimbo Jabbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jabbar has taken the fight to the clinch.
McConomy tries to pull guard but Jabbar won't allow it.
McConomy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Jabbar jumps into guard, dragging McConomy to the mat.
McConomy looking to pass the guard.

McConomy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Jabbar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McConomy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McConomy has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McConomy stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.

McConomy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McConomy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jabbar is trying to keep McConomy in close.

McConomy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jabbar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jabbar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jabbar!
McConomy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jabbar connects with a decent elbow.

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.

Jabbar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Jabbar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jabbar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jabbar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConomy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jabbar trying to control the position but McConomy is working away.
McConomy defending against the ground and pound.
Jabbar trying to control the action but McConomy is working from the bottom.
Jabbar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McConomy is avoiding damage well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jabbar misses with the combination.
McConomy wants to clinch

and Jabbar counters by clinching up.

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.
Jabbar presses McConomy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

McConomy jumps into guard, dragging Jabbar to the mat.
Jabbar throws a strike but McConomy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jabbar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McConomy is not content to let Jabbar control the position.
Jabbar is pressing down on McConomy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McConomy is holding on for now.
Akimbo Jabbar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akimbo Jabbar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jabbar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akimbo Jabbar!