PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeb Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iam Getcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeb Jobber has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jobber
vs
Getcha

205 cm
28
194 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

165 cm
25
205 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeb Jobber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Iam Getcha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Getcha is fending him off so far but Jobber persists. Nope, Getcha circles away and we're back to standing.
Jobber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Getcha as he jumps to the side.
Getcha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jobber tries to avoid it but Getcha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jobber to the ground. Jobber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Getcha gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jobber tries to roll over but Getcha keeps him under control.
Getcha is looking to advance position but Jobber won't allow it.
Getcha lands with a punch from half guard.
Getcha tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Getcha gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber shoots for a takedown but Getcha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeb Jobber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Getcha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Getcha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jobber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Getcha circles away.
Jobber fails with a takedown attempt.
Getcha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jobber tries to close the distance and clinch but Getcha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Getcha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Getcha moves in looking to clinch but Jobber pushes him off.

Jobber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Getcha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jobber is in Getcha's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber wants to control from the top but Getcha keeps moving.
Getcha keeping full guard, as Jobber tries to pass.
Getcha wants to stand and escape but Jobber is having none of it.
Jobber wants to control from the top but Getcha keeps moving.
Jobber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Getcha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeb Jobber.

Jobber has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getcha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Getcha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jobber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jobber tries to work over Getcha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Getcha lands a takedown into guard.
Jobber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jobber keeping moving, preventing Getcha from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jobber throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

Getcha stands up from Jobber's guard - Getcha perhaps looking for a knockout.
Getcha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Getcha avoids the head kick by Jobber.

Jobber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jobber trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Getcha manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Getcha postures up.

Getcha stands up from Jobber's guard - Getcha perhaps looking for a knockout.
Iam Getcha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jobber fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iam Getcha will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Getcha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jobber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Getcha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jobber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Getcha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Getcha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jobber!
Jobber fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jobber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jobber shoots in but Getcha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Getcha fails with the takedown.

Getcha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jobber did well to prevent Getcha getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Getcha working Jobber over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber pushes Getcha off looking to stand but Getcha dives back in and keeps control.
Getcha is trying to control. Jobber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Getcha tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jobber controls his leg.
Jobber is trying to maintain the position but Getcha is very close to passing his half guard.

Getcha postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jobber to stand up.
Jobber misses with a body shot.
Getcha is looking to clinch.
Jobber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Getcha defends it nicely.

Getcha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jobber to the mat! Jobber manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jobber working for a triangle but Getcha defends it easily.
Jobber wants to sweep here but Getcha controlling him for the moment.
Jobber wants to stand up but Getcha is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Iam Getcha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Getcha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Getcha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jobber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jeb Jobber just wasn't active enough.

Getcha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jobber breaks the clinch.
Getcha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jobber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jobber throws a head kick but Getcha moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Jobber as Getcha shoots in.
Jeb Jobber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iam Getcha.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Getcha.
Getcha looks for a takedown but Jobber sprawls well.
Jobber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Getcha is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jobber tries to close the distance and clinch but Getcha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jobber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Getcha circles away.
Getcha leaves Jobber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jobber is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iam Getcha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Getcha.

Getcha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Getcha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jobber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Getcha decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Getcha circles away.
A punch combination from Jobber misses.

Getcha dives in and scores a takedown into Jobber's guard.
Jobber is striking from the bottom but Getcha uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Jobber wants to improve his position but Getcha is controlling well.
Jobber trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Getcha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jobber's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber tries to lock up and control but Getcha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Getcha lands a big shot there that rocks Jobber but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jobber wants to control but Getcha is having none of it.
Getcha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jobber is looking to escape.
Jobber wants to control but Getcha is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Getcha lands a big shot there that rocks Jobber but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Getcha looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jobber manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jobber wants to control but Getcha passes into side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Getcha stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Getcha is defended easily by Jobber.
No luck for Jobber with that takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jobber - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Getcha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jobber to the mat! Jobber manages to get full guard.
Getcha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Getcha stopping the sweep attempt from Jobber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Getcha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jobber swivels and escapes.
Jobber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Getcha.
Jobber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Getcha tries to avoid it but Jobber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Getcha to the ground. Getcha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Getcha tries to clinch but Jobber moves out of range.
Getcha shoots for a takedown but Jobber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jobber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Getcha. Those never looked like landing.
Jeb Jobber is winning the standup battle so far.
Jobber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Getcha's waist but Getcha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jobber off to one side.
Getcha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jobber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Getcha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jobber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Getcha misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Getcha takes a swing at Jobber's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jobber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Getcha throws a right hand that Jobber ducks under and follows up with a left that Jobber also avoids with ease.
Getcha is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Getcha shoots in but Jobber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeb Jobber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iam Getcha.
Getcha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Getcha stuffs the takedown attempt from Jobber. Jobber gets slowly back to his feet.
Jobber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Getcha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Getcha tries to clinch but Jobber is having none of it.
Getcha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jobber's waist but Jobber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Getcha off to one side.
Getcha slaps away a takedown attempt from Jobber, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is looking to clinch but Getcha is avoiding it.
Getcha gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Jobber moves into the clinch.

Jobber gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Getcha is striking but Jobber is not phased and passes to half guard.
Getcha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Getcha looking to control.
Jobber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber looking to pass the guard.
Jobber throwing strikes from guard but Getcha blocks nicely.
Jobber wants to control from the top but Getcha keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Getcha 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Getcha blocks the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Getcha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Getcha shoots in looking for a takedown but Jobber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Getcha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Getcha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jobber.
Nice sprawl there from Getcha as Jobber shoots in.
Getcha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jobber scores with a one two! Getcha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Getcha tries to bum rush Jobber with a series of wild strikes but Jobber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Jobber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jobber trying to control the position from guard on top but Getcha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jobber won't allow Getcha to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeb Jobber had his way with Iam Getcha in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Getcha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jobber sprawls well. Jobber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Getcha gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Getcha misses the target.
Getcha is looking to clinch.

Getcha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jobber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Getcha is working away from the top position though.
Jobber is looking to improve his position.
Getcha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber wants to control but Getcha is keeping busy.
Getcha wants to stand up but Jobber manages to regain full guard.
Getcha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jobber tries to strike from the bottom.
Jobber looking for a sweep. Not yet Jobber, not yet.
Jobber has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Getcha has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber wants to control but Getcha postures up.

Getcha stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Getcha misses with a takedown attempt - Jobber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Getcha is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jobber shoots in but no luck this time.
Getcha moves in looking to clinch but Jobber pushes him off.
Jobber tries to clinch but Getcha is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Getcha is defended easily by Jobber.
Jeb Jobber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iam Getcha.
Good work by Getcha as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Getcha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Getcha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Getcha looks for a takedown but Jobber sprawls well.
Getcha misses with the combination.

Jobber clinches with his opponent.
Jobber effectively controlling the action here.

Getcha pulls Jobber into guard.

Jobber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Getcha, up you get!
Jobber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jobber wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber throws a head kick that misses.

Jobber gets caught flat footed, as Getcha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Getcha wants to pass the guard but Jobber is keeping the position.

Jobber pushes Getcha off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Getcha misses with a wild combination.
Getcha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Getcha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iam Getcha.
I think Getcha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iam Getcha! Iam Getcha retains his light heavyweight title!