PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker comes to the cage accompanied by Raised on Rock. Jasta has chosen Smash Your Enemies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Skywalker
vs
Jasta

178 cm
22
175 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
181 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent, Inc.™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamey Jasta!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skywalker counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skywalker!
Jasta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Skywalker counters with a nice body shot.
Jasta throws a lazy uppercut
and Skywalker counters with a left and a right that stings Jasta.
Jasta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skywalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jasta shoots in and bounces Skywalker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skywalker wants to sweep here but Jasta controlling him for the moment.
Skywalker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jasta actively working from the bottom here.

Skywalker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jasta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jasta trying to get back to full guard but Skywalker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jasta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Skywalker wants to control but Jasta is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jasta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jasta keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Skywalker throwing strikes from guard but Jasta blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jasta punching from the bottom - just letting Skywalker know he's still in a fight.
Skywalker looking to sit in guard and control but Jasta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jasta throws and elbow that misses. Skywalker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jasta's guard. Nice move by Skywalker!
Jasta has a closed guard, preventing Skywalker from standing up.

Jasta is looking for a triangle but Skywalker pushes his legs off easily.
Jasta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jasta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skywalker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jasta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skywalker has managed to get both his arms back between Jasta's legs - danger averted.
Jasta is controlling Skywalker's posture.
Jasta wants to sweep here but Skywalker controlling him for the moment.
Jasta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jasta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jasta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skywalker is one step ahead there.
Skywalker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Jasta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jasta wants to sweep here but Skywalker controlling him for the moment.

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.
Skywalker trying to control but Jasta is working from the bottom.

Jasta working for a triangle but Skywalker defends it easily.

Skywalker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jasta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jasta has escaped and now he's on top!
Jasta pushing down on Skywalker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Skywalker gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jasta throws a lazy body kick
and Skywalker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jasta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skywalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jamey Jasta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jasta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skywalker counters with a straight right hand.
Jasta misses with a leg kick
and Skywalker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jasta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skywalker counters with a one-two to the body.
Jasta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skywalker counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jasta moves in looking to clinch but Skywalker pushes him off.
Jasta connects with a looping right hand.
Luke Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jasta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jasta throws a wild body kick that Skywalker sees coming a mile off.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
Jasta thows a leg kick but Skywalker checks it
and Skywalker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jasta fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasta misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Jasta
and Skywalker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Jasta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jasta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jasta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Jasta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skywalker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jasta's guard! Nice work there by Skywalker!
Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jasta working a defensive guard here.

Jasta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jasta wants to sweep but no luck.
Skywalker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skywalker stopping the sweep attempt from Jasta.
Skywalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Jasta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skywalker defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jasta working for a triangle but Skywalker defends it easily.
Jasta doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Skywalker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skywalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Jasta has wrist control.
Jasta manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Jasta jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Skywalker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Skywalker and Jasta has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Skywalker is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jamey Jasta 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.

Jasta needs to keep his hands up - Skywalker had a free shot at his head there.
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jasta moves away.
Jasta throws a lazy head kick
and Skywalker counters with a three punch combo that has Jasta backing up. Jasta nods at Skywalker to acknowledge the strikes.
Jasta misses with a kick to the body
and Skywalker counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Skywalker counters with a one-two to the body.
Jasta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skywalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jasta motions for Skywalker to come forward. Jasta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skywalker counters with a thumping low kick.
Jasta pushes Skywalker away with a front kick.
Jasta looks to throw a body kick
letting Skywalker counter with a right hand.
Jasta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skywalker counters with a straight right hand.
Jasta misses with an uppercut
and Skywalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jasta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasta throws a sloppy head kick
and Skywalker counters with an inside leg kick.
Jasta misses with a hook
and Skywalker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skywalker.
Jasta thows a leg kick but Skywalker checks it
and Skywalker counters with a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jasta. That's going to slow Skywalker down.
Nice jab there from Skywalker.
Jasta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skywalker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasta misses with a body kick.
Jasta throws a leg kick
and Skywalker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jasta throws a lazy uppercut
and Skywalker counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Jasta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jasta misses the body punch
and Skywalker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Jasta.
Jasta looks to throw a body kick
and Skywalker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasta throws a lazy uppercut
and Skywalker counters with a right hand to the body.
Jasta looks to score with a jab to the body but Skywalker is just out of range.
Jasta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jasta throws a leg kick
and Skywalker counters with a left to the body.
Jasta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skywalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skywalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jasta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skywalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jasta throws an off balance right hand
and Skywalker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jasta thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jasta throws a lazy uppercut
and Skywalker counters with a good low kick that Jasta was not able to check.
Skywalker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jasta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jasta misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Jasta misses with a hook
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasta wants to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a right hand to the body.
Jasta throws a body kick the misses
and Skywalker counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta throws a lazy body kick
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Jasta throws a head kick that misses
and Skywalker counters with a right hand to the body.
Skywalker connects with a body shot that sends Jasta's belly button to the back.
Skywalker takes a swing at Jasta's ribcage but misses.
Jasta throws an off balance right hand
and Skywalker counters with a nice leg kick.
Skywalker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasta looks to throw a body kick
and Skywalker counters with a low kick, right behind Jasta 's knee.
Jasta tries to clinch up.
A jab lands there for Skywalker.
Jasta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jasta moves away from the strike by Skywalker.
Jasta thows a leg kick but Skywalker checks it
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jasta throws a lazy uppercut
and Skywalker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Jasta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jamey Jasta has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jasta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skywalker is just riding it out for now. Jasta eventually gives up the hold.
Jasta moves nicely into side control.
Skywalker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skywalker prevents Jasta from moving into mount.

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.
Skywalker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Skywalker is trying is best to control the position here.
Jasta wants to free his trapped foot but Skywalker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jasta is keen to just control but Skywalker is a slippery customer.
Jasta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skywalker is refusing to be controlled, as Jasta sits in half guard.
Jasta wants to pass to mount but Skywalker is defending the position.
Jasta wants to control but Skywalker is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker had his way with Jamey Jasta in that round.
That's time! Skywalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Skywalker dodges the punch combination from Jasta.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jasta manages to avoid it.
Jasta throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Jasta thows a leg kick but Skywalker checks it
and Skywalker counters with a good low kick that Jasta was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasta tries to clinch but Skywalker moves away
and Skywalker counters with a left to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jasta!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Jasta
and Skywalker counters with an outside leg kick.
Jasta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jasta wants to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jasta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skywalker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skywalker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jasta gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Skywalker counters with a leg kick.
Skywalker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jamey Jasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two 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.
A lazy body kick from Jasta
and Skywalker counters with a left to the body.
Jasta misses with a hook
and Skywalker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jasta throws a lazy body kick
and Skywalker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jasta throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Jasta throws a head kick but Skywalker moves out of range.
Jasta feints and then cracks Skywalker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skywalker down.
Jasta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a left and a right that stings Jasta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jasta.
Jasta throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Skywalker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skywalker is looking to wear down Jasta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jasta throws a solid leg kick but Skywalker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jasta.
Jasta throws a chopping leg kick but Skywalker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Jasta gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jasta is working away from the top position though.
Jasta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skywalker keeps working.
Jasta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Jasta is working for a kimura but Skywalker is defending it quite comfortably.
Jasta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skywalker keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Skywalker.
I think Skywalker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
Luke Skywalker is the new welterweight champion!