PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Bu Jeevy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Data Base (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Base's choice of entrance music: HERE WE GOOOOO!. The key to victory for Stevie Bu Jeevy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bu Jeevy
vs
Base

180 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevie Bu Jeevy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Data Base!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Base with a poor takedown
and Bu Jeevy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Base has his takedown stuffed
and Bu Jeevy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Data Base seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bu Jeevy scores with a head kick.
Base misses with a takedown
and Bu Jeevy counters with an outside leg kick.
Stevie Bu Jeevy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Data Base.
Base avoids the head kick by Bu Jeevy.
Base has his takedown stuffed
and Bu Jeevy counters with a good low kick that Base was not able to check.
Base with a poor takedown
and Bu Jeevy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Base's knee momentarily.
Base tries for a takedown but Bu Jeevy circles away easily
and Bu Jeevy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Base tries for a takedown but Bu Jeevy circles away easily
and Bu Jeevy counters with a thumping low kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Base enables Bu Jeevy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Base manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy trying to control the position from guard on top but Base is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bu Jeevy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Base's guard.
Bu Jeevy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Base keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Base manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bu Jeevy pushing down on Base's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Base is trying to stand back up but Bu Jeevy is controlling him
Base looks gassed!
Base is trying to get back to full guard.
Bu Jeevy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Bu Jeevy is trying to work for a kimura but Base is defending well.
Bu Jeevy is trying to control. Base wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bu Jeevy is looking to advance position but Base won't allow it.

Bu Jeevy is working for a kimura but Base is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Base actively working from the bottom here.
Base is looking to escape.

Base looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bu Jeevy prevents Base from improving his position.
Bu Jeevy passes to side control.
Base gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Bu Jeevy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Base is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Base and Bu Jeevy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Base gets back to half guard.
Base tries to roll over but Bu Jeevy keeps him under control.
Bu Jeevy is thwarting Base's attempts to control the position.
Base wants to get back to full guard but Bu Jeevy has mounted him!
Base wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bu Jeevy trying to control but Base is having none of it.
Base is working to get back to half guard.

Bu Jeevy wants to finish this one by submission but Base is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bu Jeevy.

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.
Bu Jeevy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Base is looking to get to half guard.
Bu Jeevy looking to control but Base is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Base slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Base is trying to control but can't.
Bu Jeevy is pressing down on Base's thigh, looking to free his foot. Base is holding on for now.
Base slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Base working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bu Jeevy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bu Jeevy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Bu Jeevy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Base tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bu Jeevy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Base shoots and misses
and Bu Jeevy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bu Jeevy lands a front kick.
Base doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bu Jeevy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bu Jeevy works his way into side control.

Bu Jeevy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Base, who protects the arm well.
Base struggling a bit here.
Base is breathing heavily.
Base sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Base is in trouble now - Bu Jeevy has advanced to mount!
Bu Jeevy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Base tries to control Bu Jeevy's body but Bu Jeevy pushes him off. Base squirms to his side and now Bu Jeevy has his back!

Bu Jeevy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bu Jeevy is trying to stick to Base's back but Base is turning into Bu Jeevy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bu Jeevy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Base.
Base trying to control but Bu Jeevy is working from the bottom.
Base wants to pass the guard but Bu Jeevy is keeping the position.
Bu Jeevy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bu Jeevy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stevie Bu Jeevy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Base is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bu Jeevy tries to control but Base wriggling away.
Bu Jeevy wants to take his opponent's back but Base doesn't allow it.
Base really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Bu Jeevy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Base turns into him and now he's in Bu Jeevy's guard.
Bu Jeevy looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bu Jeevy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Base passes Bu Jeevy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bu Jeevy is refusing to be controlled, as Base sits in half guard.

Base is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bu Jeevy is just riding it out for now. Base eventually gives up the hold.
Bu Jeevy is refusing to be controlled, as Base sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

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

Base stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Base shoots and misses
and Bu Jeevy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Base's knee momentarily.
Stevie Bu Jeevy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Data Base.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bu Jeevy.
Base with a poor takedown
and Bu Jeevy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Base misses with a double jab
and Bu Jeevy counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Bu Jeevy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bu Jeevy scores with a leg kick.
Base throws a hook but Bu Jeevy blocks it.
Bu Jeevy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Base gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bu Jeevy counters with a body kick.

Base shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bu Jeevy is trying to defend but Base finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Base working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bu Jeevy's thigh. Bu Jeevy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Base postures up.
Base takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Base stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bu Jeevy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy is trying to keep Base in close.
Base is looking to advance position but Bu Jeevy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Base really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Bu Jeevy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Base has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bu Jeevy prevents Base from getting the reversal.
Bu Jeevy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Base is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Base really doesn't like being in this position too much.

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

Base defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bu Jeevy.
Bu Jeevy is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bu Jeevy trying to control but Base is having none of it.
Base really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Bu Jeevy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bu Jeevy avoids the attempt from Base to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Base working to try and regain half guard.

Bu Jeevy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Base has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Base!
Base passes Bu Jeevy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Base is pressing down on Bu Jeevy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bu Jeevy is holding on for now.

Base is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Base in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy is not content to let Base control the position.
Bu Jeevy manages to get to full guard.
Base pushing down on Bu Jeevy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Base seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bu Jeevy is pressing down on Base's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Data Base.
Well Bu Jeevy 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Bu Jeevy!