PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quack Smack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smack comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Believe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

James
vs
Smack

191 cm
22
216 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Demonic Drugs
Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Malicious Intent Fight Gear
S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quack Smack!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with the combination.
James throws a series of punches but Smack moves out of range.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jesse James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Smack gets a clinch.

Smack pulls James into guard.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smack strikes from his own guard.
James wants to pass the guard but Smack is keeping the position.
Smack looking to control.
Smack 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.
Smack can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smack won't allow James to pass to mount.
Smack wants to control but James is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smack is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Smack.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse James. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James is breathing heavily.
James trying to control but Smack postures up.
Smack wants to pass the guard but James is defending well.

James looking for submissions off his back.
James has hold of Smack's hands but Smack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smack slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James has hold of Smack's hands but Smack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Smack seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
James won't allow Smack to pass to mount.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smack's back!
Smack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smack really wants to buck James off and get back to his feet.
Smack has given up his back. Will we see James going for some submissions?
Smack turns into James and is now in his guard.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Smack landing with the ground and pound.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Smack is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
James 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.

James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
James is trying to keep Smack in close.
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
James trying to control but Smack is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James with shots to the head and body - Smack looks very uncomfortable down there.

Smack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
Smack is trying to escape the mount.
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smack is looking to get to half guard.
James looking to finish with strikes here!
Smack is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesse James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smack moves away from the strike by James.
James misses with a takedown attempt

and Smack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smack.
James keeping moving, preventing Smack from controlling successfully.
Smack stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Smack trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

Smack gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Smack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smack misses with a series of wild punches.
James throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smack showed some decent athleticism there.
Smack tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James is staying active underneath Smack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
James wants to improve his position but Smack is controlling well.
James is staying active underneath Smack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smack is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
James moves into full guard.

Smack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

James looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smack passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control but Smack postures up.
James regains half guard.
Smack wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Smack trying to pass the guard but James defending well.
James tries to roll over but Smack keeps him under control.
Smack working the head and body with strikes.
Quack Smack has got the better of the ground game so far.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smack is working away from the top position though.
James moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smack thows a big elbow that misses.
Smack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James lands a jab to Smack's midsection.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James fails with the takedown

and Smack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smack looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
James moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smack is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
James has a closed guard, preventing Smack from standing up.
Smack wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Smack trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

James is looking for a triangle but Smack pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smack is in close to James'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.
Smack trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Smack counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James trying to control here.
James is pressing down on Smack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James wants to control but Smack postures up.
James manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quack Smack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Smack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smack stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James keeping moving, preventing Smack from controlling successfully.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smack is one step ahead there.
James is looking to sweep but instead, Smack has passed into half guard.
James wants to sweep but Smack has passed to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James gets back to half guard.
Smack is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to control but Smack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

James has his foot on Smack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smack works his way back into a safe position though.
Smack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James 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.
Smack content to stall in guard here.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James is trying to keep Smack in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James keeping busy on the bottom but Smack has passed one foot through into half guard.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Smack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
James tries to roll over but Smack keeps him under control.

James actively working from the bottom here.
Smack is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Smack trying to control the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James throws a series of strikes that have Smack backpedaling.
James stuffs the takedown.
James throws a nice looking combination but Smack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James misses with a takedown

and Smack counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
Smack landing strikes, looking to finish!
James tries to hold on but Smack postures up.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
James is working hard here to advance position.
Smack lands a nice shot to the head.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James taking shots to the head.
James regains half guard.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James trying to control the position.
Smack wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smack postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quack Smack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smack has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quack Smack!