PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jally Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparring Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph comes to the cage accompanied by SEX U UP. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Joseph
vs
Partner

159 cm
25
141 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

169 cm
30
145 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jally Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Sparring Partner!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Partner forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph is trying to break the clinch but Partner is controlling him.
Joseph looking to slow down the pace here.
Joseph tries for a takedown but Partner manages to get underhooks.

Partner breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partner. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Partner blocks the low kick.
Partner shoots in looking for a takedown. Joseph tries to sprawl out of it but Partner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joseph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Partner's head.
Partner misses the shot to the body.
Partner throws a series of punches but Joseph avoids them all with ease.
Partner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joseph cracks Partner with a good jab.
Joseph fails to land the takedown.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph throws a jab when Partner was well out of range.
Sparring Partner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Joseph as Partner shoots in.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partner.
Partner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Partner shoots in but Joseph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jally Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparring Partner.
Partner takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Partner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.

Joseph shoots in and bounces Partner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Partner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joseph is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Partner keeps moving.
Partner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joseph is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joseph is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joseph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Partner keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jally Joseph.
Partner throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Partner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joseph rather than just go for the knockout.
Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
Partner looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Partner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partner moves out of range as Joseph throws a body kick.
Partner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph takes a swing at Partner's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Partner misses its intended target.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partner moves away.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Partner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joseph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Partner shoots for a double leg takedown but Joseph sprawls well. He's pushed Partner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Partner. No joy for Joseph on that attempt.
Partner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Partner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joseph throws a good cross that connects.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partner was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Partner throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joseph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Partner tries to clinch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partner doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partner under the eye.
Partner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joseph tries to bum rush Partner with a series of wild strikes but Partner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partner.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joseph connects with the punch.

Joseph shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Joseph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Partner defending well though.
Joseph trying to mount his opponent but Partner defends it.

Joseph is trying to work for a kimura but Partner is defending well.
Joseph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Partner regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Partner trying to control the action but Joseph is working from the bottom.

Partner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joseph slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joseph keeping full guard, as Partner tries to pass.
Partner is looking to work some ground and pound but Joseph has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to control the position but Partner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joseph wants to control but Partner is keeping busy.
Partner slips a nice elbow through Joseph's hands, connecting with Joseph's forehead.
Partner trying to mount his opponent but Joseph defends it.
Joseph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Partner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Partner's back!
Joseph is looking to control Partner but Partner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Partner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partner tries to roll over but Joseph keeps him under control.
Joseph is looking to advance position but Partner won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partner is positioning himself well to prevent Joseph advancing to mount.
Partner is looking for a sweep. Joseph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Joseph looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jally Joseph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joseph prevents Partner from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is looking to advance position but Partner won't allow it.
Partner is looking to improve his position.
Partner is looking to control Joseph's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Partner avoid being mounted?
Partner tries to roll over but Joseph keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sparring Partner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Partner misses with a wild body shot.
Partner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partner.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt.
Partner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Partner misses the shot to the body.

Joseph closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Partner is trying to control but Joseph manages to pass to mount!
Partner can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph trying to control but Partner is having none of it.
Partner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Partner tries to roll over but Joseph keeps him under control.

Joseph is working for a submission of some sort.

Partner looking for submissions off his back.

Joseph is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joseph not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joseph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Partner wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to take a breather but Partner is having none of it.
Partner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joseph wants to control but Partner is keeping him busy.

Jally Joseph has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Joseph throws a hook but Partner avoids it easily.

Partner rushes Joseph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph tries a knee to the head but Partner blocks it.
Partner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joseph.
Joseph wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jally Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Partner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Partner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joseph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Partner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Partner thows a body shot but no joy.
Partner moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Jally Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partner misses with a body shot.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Partner.
Partner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
A left and a right from Partner both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sparring Partner.
I think Partner 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Jally Joseph!

Jally Joseph wins by unanimous decision!