PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butch James will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

White
vs
James

180 cm
19
213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch James!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
White goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
White throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and White only half commits.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James shoots and misses

and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
White could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.

White escapes and gets back to his feet.

White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim White wasn't doing enough on the ground.

White drives through and clinches with James against the cage.

White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James with a lazy takedown attempt

and White counters with a takedown into side control.
White is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White has control of an arm but James manages to advance to White's back!
White tries to roll but James sticks to his back.
James misses with a punch to the head.
James keeps control of the position as White tries to break free.

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

James is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. White defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
White tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

White scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Butch James has been cut.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from James does no damage.
James misses with a head kick.
White lands a front kick.
James misses with a head kick.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from James as White shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White circles away from the clinch attempt

and White counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by White.
James misses with a body punch.
White effectively controlling the action here.
White tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James misses with a body punch.

White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
White scores with a spinning back kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White misses with a wild body shot.
James throws a lazy head kick

and White moves into the clinch.

White lands a takedown into guard.

White gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

White gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

White has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James uses from the top position.
James won't allow White to sweep him here.
White is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
White has James pulled in close to control his posture.

Jim White has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
James throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jab by White.

White gets in close and instigates a clinch.

White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James throws a lazy head kick

and White counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from White there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

White escapes and gets back to his feet.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim White dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Butch James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

James swings for the body but White moves out of range.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from James.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James won't allow White to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like White is going to stand back up.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.
White works his foot free and advances to mount.
White can't control as he wanted to and James manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, White seems content to control.
James is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
White stays in close to James's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jim White has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
James with a poor takedown

and White counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
White postures up.
White wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
White advances to half guard.
Butch James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim White!