PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasta comes to the cage accompanied by Smash Your Enemies. Skywalker has chosen Raised on Rock as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jasta
vs
Skywalker

182 cm
25
181 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

178 cm
22
175 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamey Jasta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Jasta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jasta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skywalker avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Skywalker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jasta misses with a low kick.
Skywalker blocks a leg kick.

Skywalker instigates a clinch.
Skywalker stalling in the clinch but Jasta improves position.
Jasta crunches a lovely knee into Skywalker's ribcage.
Jasta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jasta.
Jasta with a knee to the head.
Jasta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
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!
Jasta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jasta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta throws an elbow that misses.
Jasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Jasta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Skywalker regains guard immediately.
Jasta preventing the sweep.
Skywalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jasta advances position into side control!
Jasta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Jasta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Skywalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jasta off and has taken his back!
Skywalker has the hooks in. Jasta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Skywalker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasta tries to roll but Skywalker sticks to his back.
Jasta just trying to survive but Skywalker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jasta tries to roll but Skywalker sticks to his back.
Skywalker scores with strikes from the back.
Skywalker scores with punches from the back.
Skywalker gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker doesn't have the hooks in and Jasta manages to turn into his guard.
Jasta trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Jasta won't allow Skywalker to sweep him here.
Jasta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jasta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skywalker wants to sweep but no luck.
Jasta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jasta trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jasta won't allow Skywalker to sweep him here.
Jasta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jasta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skywalker thows a body shot but no joy.
Jasta throws a sloppy head kick and Skywalker moves out of range easily.
Skywalker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jasta.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jasta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jasta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Jasta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skywalker, pushing him back against the cage.
Jasta can't get the takedown.
Skywalker wants to break free but Jasta has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jasta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skywalker is pressed up against the cage. Jasta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skywalker down to the mat. Skywalker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skywalker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jasta checks the leg kick.
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!

Skywalker moves out of range as Jasta throws a body kick.
Jasta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamey Jasta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skywalker checks the leg kick.
Skywalker throws a sloppy head kick and Jasta moves out of range easily.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skywalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jasta wants to clinch.
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker checks a leg kick.
Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jasta.
Nice body punch from Skywalker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasta.
Skywalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jasta manages to avoid it.
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jasta was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
Skywalker thows a body shot but no joy.
Luke Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skywalker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jasta rather than just go for the knockout.
Skywalker clobbers Jasta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skywalker takes a swing at Jasta's ribcage but misses.
Skywalker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jasta. Those never looked like landing.
Skywalker misses with a low kick as Jasta jumps back.
Jasta moves out of range as Skywalker throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses the body punch
and Jasta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jasta lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasta misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasta looks to land a combination but Skywalker avoids it well.
Skywalker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jasta is out of range and Skywalker settles back down.
Skywalker loads up on a big right hand but Jasta slips the punch.
Jasta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jasta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Jasta tries to keep at a distance but Skywalker has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skywalker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Jasta blocks it.
Jasta pushes Skywalker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jasta misses with a punch to the body.

Jasta jumps guard and drags Skywalker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jasta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jasta working a defensive guard here.

Jasta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skywalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jasta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jamey Jasta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Jasta keeps moving.
Jasta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jasta tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker works over Jasta with some ground and pound from guard.
Skywalker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skywalker trying to control but Jasta is working from the bottom.
Jasta manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jasta is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Skywalker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Skywalker regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Jasta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luke Skywalker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jasta misses with a low kick.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Jasta moves out of range.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jasta checks a leg kick.
Skywalker avoids the head kick by Jasta.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jasta. That's going to slow Skywalker down.
Jasta scores with a leg kick.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jasta moves away.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Skywalker looks to land a right hand but Jasta moved out of range.
Skywalker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skywalker tries to score with a low kick but Jasta moves his leg out of the way.
Skywalker avoids a kick to the body.
Jasta throws a leg kick which misses Skywalker's front leg but catches the back leg as Skywalker tries to avoid it.
Jasta throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Skywalker misses its intended target.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasta.
Jasta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skywalker.
Jasta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jasta throws a right and a left that Skywalker avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skywalker ducks right into an uppercut from Jasta.
Jasta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Skywalker blocks a low kick nicely.
Skywalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Jasta clinches up with Skywalker and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skywalker blocks the elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Skywalker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jasta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skywalker.
Skywalker blocks an uppercut.
Skywalker is trying to stall.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jasta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jasta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skywalker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Jasta is just out of range.
Jasta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skywalker checks a leg kick.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jasta throws a hook but Skywalker avoids it easily.
Skywalker tests Jasta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skywalker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jasta's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jasta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skywalker throws a good cross that connects.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
No luck for Jasta with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamey Jasta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Jasta.
Skywalker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Skywalker.
Jasta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skywalker works Jasta's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Luke Skywalker just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Skywalker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jasta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skywalker on the side of the head.
Jasta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Jasta misses its intended target.
Skywalker misses with a hook. Jasta ducked under it nicely.
Jasta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skywalker takes a swing at Jasta's ribcage but misses.

Skywalker has Jasta up against the cage in a clinch.
Skywalker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jasta up against the cage.
Jasta is looking to control Skywalker's arms but Skywalker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jasta has his back to the cage.
Skywalker trying to control the position but instead, Jasta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skywalker into the cage.
Jamey Jasta has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker digs a right hand underneath Jasta's ribcage. Jasta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jasta tries to land knees in the clinch but Skywalker avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skywalker as Jasta tries to tie him up.
Skywalker misses with a knee to the head.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skywalker stalling in the clinch but Jasta improves position.
Skywalker stalling in the clinch.
Jasta lands with a light punch inside.
Skywalker blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jasta gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jasta.
Jasta goes for a takedown attempt but Skywalker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skywalker swings for the body but Jasta moves out of range.
Skywalker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Jasta.
Skywalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jasta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skywalker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jasta's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skywalker scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Jasta misses.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Jasta moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.

Skywalker closes the distance and clinches.
Skywalker blocking some punches.
Jasta lands a shoulder strike.
Skywalker trying to stall but Jasta improves his position.
Jasta misses with a punch on the inside.
Jasta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Skywalker.
Jasta digs a right hand underneath Skywalker's ribcage. Skywalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jasta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jasta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jasta lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasta misses with a body punch.
Jasta misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasta has Skywalker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skywalker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skywalker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jasta up against the cage.
Skywalker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jasta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jasta lands a nice elbow.
Skywalker is trying to stall.
Jasta misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jasta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Jasta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skywalker is looking to control Jasta's arms but Jasta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skywalker has his back to the cage.
Jasta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jamey Jasta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jasta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jasta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skywalker checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Jasta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jasta misses with a leg kick.
Skywalker throws a right hand that Jasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Jasta also avoids with ease.
Skywalker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skywalker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jasta throws a leg kick but Skywalker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jasta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Jasta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skywalker's guard.
Skywalker wants to sweep but no luck.
Jasta looking to pass the guard.
Jasta won't allow Skywalker to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jasta wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.
Skywalker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jasta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Jasta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Skywalker working a defensive guard here.
Jasta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jasta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skywalker is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jasta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jasta thows a big elbow that misses.
Jasta wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.
Jasta thows a big elbow that misses.
Jasta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skywalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jasta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jasta forces his way into half guard.
Skywalker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Jasta seems to be looking for submissions.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasta is just content to waste time from the top position. Skywalker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jasta postures up in Skywalker's guard and throws a big left but Skywalker blocks it.
Skywalker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skywalker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jasta!
Jasta can't escape the position.
Skywalker looking to control but Jasta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jasta regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to pass to full mount but Jasta defends it.

Jasta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skywalker pulls his head out easily.
Skywalker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jasta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jasta is looking to control Skywalker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jasta avoid being mounted?

Jasta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jasta wants to improve his position but Skywalker is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jasta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skywalker pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamey Jasta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jasta 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47

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