PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leblon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Mister T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

James
vs
Mister T

203 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leblon James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaq Mister T!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James has his takedown stuffed

and Mister T counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
James wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mister T.
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mister T controlling the position easily from mount.
James is looking to improve his position but Mister T isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mister T tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mister T lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mister T controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mister T controlling his opponent.
Mister T looking to ground and pound but James is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mister T moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, James has worked his arm free - good work by James!
Mister T working the strikes but James uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

James looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Mister T content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shaq Mister T was stalling too much, according to the referee.
James with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mister T counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Mister T dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mister T changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here as Mister T stalls from top position.

Mister T swings around for an armbar but James sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mister T's guard.
Mister T is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.
Mister T looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mister T is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Shaq Mister T hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mister T wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mister T counters with a nice double leg into guard.

James has his foot on Mister T's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mister T works his way back into a safe position though.

Mister T got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mister T has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
Mister T wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mister T looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

James drops back looking for a leg! Mister T is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mister T manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Mister T's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

James drops back looking for a leg! Mister T is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mister T manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Mister T's guard.
Mister T wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shaq Mister T will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

James is looking to clinch but Mister T is avoiding it.
Mister T throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mister T shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mister T shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mister T counters with a takedown into side control.
Shaq Mister T has got the better of the ground game so far.
James sneaks back into half guard.
Mister T is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
Mister T takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mister T's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mister T's back!

James looking for the RNC.
Mister T rolls, trying to escape but James keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mister T is defending well but eventually James manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mister T has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leblon James!