PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Jeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diaz Brother Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jeans
vs
Brother Iii

185 cm
19
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Levi Jeans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diaz Brother Iii!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Brother Iii.

Brother Iii has closed the distance and engaged Jeans in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jeans fails to land.

Brother Iii ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brother Iii no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brother Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jeans.
Jeans is working Brother Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brother Iii keeping moving, preventing Jeans from controlling successfully.
Brother Iii trying to control the position.
Brother Iii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jeans kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brother Iii doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jeans postures up.
Jeans throwing strikes from guard but Brother Iii blocks nicely.
Brother Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brother Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeans 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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Diaz Brother Iii wasn't active enough on the ground.
No joy there for Jeans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Brother Iii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jeans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brother Iii trying to control the position but Jeans is working away.
Brother Iii creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jeans sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brother Iii has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jeans!
Brother Iii avoids the attempt from Jeans to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeans is working to get back to half guard.
Jeans regains half guard.
Brother Iii prevents Jeans from improving his 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!
Jeans is staying active underneath Brother Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeans is looking for a sweep. Brother Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brother Iii is trying to control. Jeans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brother Iii prevents Jeans from improving his position.
It looks like Brother Iii is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Diaz Brother Iii hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brother Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Brother Iii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jeans quickly recovers to half guard.
Jeans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brother Iii.
Brother Iii is keen to just control but Jeans is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brother Iii is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jeans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brother Iii.
Jeans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jeans tries to get out of the position.

Brother Iii trying to work for an americana but Jeans has managed to regain full guard.
Brother Iii looks gassed!
Jeans 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.

Brother Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jeans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brother Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Jeans's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jeans working for a triangle but Brother Iii defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diaz Brother Iii dominated 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.

Jeans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Brother Iii tries to keep at a distance but Jeans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeans throws a punch but it's blocked by Brother Iii.
Jeans tries to throw a body punch but Brother Iii avoids it by throwing Jeans back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jeans.

Jeans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brother Iii moves into full guard.
Jeans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jeans stops Brother Iii from standing up.
Jeans trying to control but Brother Iii is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brother Iii 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.
Jeans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jeans throwing strikes but missing.
Brother Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Jeans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brother Iii's guard.
Jeans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jeans working some strikes from top position.
Jeans postures up and lands a big shot to Brother Iii's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brother Iii keeping moving, preventing Jeans from controlling successfully.
Jeans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Brother Iii wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jeans is now in half guard.
Brother Iii on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jeans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brother Iii tries to kick Jeans off but Jeans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brother Iii is breathing heavily.
Jeans throwing shots but Brother Iii is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brother Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jeans is working away from the top position though.

Jeans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jeans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brother Iii regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jeans.
Jeans works over Brother Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Jeans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brother Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brother Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Levi Jeans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jeans is in close to Brother Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jeans pushes down on Brother Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jeans looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brother Iii is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Jeans dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jeans gets caught napping as Brother Iii dives in and scores a takedown. Jeans manages to retain guard.
Brother Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeans trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Brother Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Jeans is retaining full guard.

Jeans working for submissions but it's allowed Brother Iii to get to half guard.
Brother Iii passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brother Iii is looking to take a break and control but Jeans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brother Iii working the body and head with strikes.
Brother Iii cracks Jeans with a big elbow.

Brother Iii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jeans is not content to let Brother Iii control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeans struggling a bit here.
Jeans is trying to get back to half guard.
Brother Iii throws a strike aimed at the side of Jeans's head but Jeans avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeans is not content to let Brother Iii control the position.

Brother Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jeans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jeans is looking for a sweep.
Jeans is trying to control Brother Iii's posture but Brother Iii avoids it.
Jeans is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jeans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brother Iii pulls his head out easily.
Brother Iii trying to control the action but Jeans is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jeans wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz Brother Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brother Iii 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diaz Brother Iii!