PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ja mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Feelgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vernon Feelgood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

mama
vs
Feelgood

194 cm
20
277 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

196 cm
22
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ja mama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vernon Feelgood!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
mama looks to score with a jab to the body but Feelgood is just out of range.
Feelgood misses with a two punch combination.
mama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Feelgood should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
mama works the jab nicely.
mama throws an overhand right that lands on Feelgood's shoulder, as Feelgood tries to avoid the shot.
mama throws a right and a left that Feelgood avoids nicely.
mama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Feelgood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in mama's guard.

Feelgood drops back, looking for a kneebar! mama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. mama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from mama!
mama prevents Feelgood from escaping the position.
Feelgood is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on mama's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Feelgood is trying to stand up here but mama is controlling him well.

Feelgood actively working from the bottom here.

Feelgood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mama tries to stand and escape but Feelgood is controlling the position.

Feelgood actively working from the bottom here.
Feelgood looks gassed!
Feelgood is not content to let mama control the position.
Feelgood gets back to full guard.
Feelgood has a closed guard, preventing mama from standing up.

Feelgood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. mama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. mama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Feelgood wants to stand and escape but mama is having none of it.
mama wants to stand but Feelgood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mama trying to control but Feelgood is working from the bottom.

Feelgood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but mama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Feelgood looking for a sweep. Not yet Feelgood, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

mama stands up and waves to Feelgood to follow him.
mama misses with a two punch combination.
Feelgood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Feelgood takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Feelgood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
mama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Feelgood.
mama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feelgood moves away.
mama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feelgood manages to avoid it.
mama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feelgood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from mama.
Feelgood slips a jab from mama.
Feelgood defending well as mama loads up on a big left hand.
mama misses with a shot to the body

and Feelgood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Feelgood 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Feelgood drops back looking for a leg! mama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and mama manages to kick Feelgood off! Feelgood jumps back into mama's guard.

Feelgood drops back looking for a leg! mama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and mama manages to kick Feelgood off! Feelgood jumps back into mama's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feelgood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mama is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Feelgood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as mama throws out the jab.
mama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Feelgood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Feelgood dodges the punch combination from mama.
mama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Feelgood moves away from the strike by mama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feelgood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Feelgood circles away from the clinch attempt

and Feelgood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Feelgood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. mama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Feelgood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but mama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
mama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
mama wants to pass the guard but Feelgood is keeping the position.

mama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Feelgood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. mama defends it easily.
mama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
mama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Feelgood's guard.

mama is posturing up here but Feelgood has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! mama tries to roll out but it's too tight and mama has to tap! Slick submission there by Feelgood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vernon Feelgood!