PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Back in black. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jorge
vs
Slayer

170 cm
30
163 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

195 cm
26
170 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Jorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like James Jorge has been cut.
Slayer slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorge, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Jorge gets a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jorge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slayer defending well though.
Jorge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slayer is staying active underneath Jorge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jorge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slayer is just riding it out for now. Jorge eventually gives up the hold.
Jorge not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slayer defending well though.
Jorge is looking to take a break and control but Slayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jorge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Slayer is defending against the submission attempts here by Jorge.
Slayer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jorge.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is trying to control but can't.
Slayer is not content to let Jorge control the position.
Slayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jorge is working away from the top position though.
Jorge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slayer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jorge.
Super Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jorge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slayer's guard.
Jorge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slayer controls Jorge momentarily but Jorge frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jorge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slayer!
Jorge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jorge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Slayer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slayer trying to control from half guard but Jorge is working away.
Jorge wants to control but Slayer is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jorge is refusing to be controlled, as Slayer sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Super Slayer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Slayer lands a nice hook to Jorge's body. Jorge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slayer misses with a body punch
and Jorge counters with a left and a right that stings Slayer.
Slayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorge shoots in for a double leg but Slayer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jorge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slayer being controlled for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Slayer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jorge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Jorge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jorge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jorge lands with a hook. Slayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slayer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jorge.
Jorge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slayer.
Jorge throws a right and a left that Slayer avoids nicely.
Jorge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slayer.
Slayer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jorge in his tracks.
Jorge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slayer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayer scores with a shot to the body.
Slayer throws a right hand that misses

and Jorge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jorge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Slayer keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slayer is keeping the position for now.
Slayer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jorge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jorge trying to control but Slayer is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jorge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slayer is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. James Jorge wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jorge moves away from the strike by Slayer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slayer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jorge to counter with a crisp jab.
Slayer throws a body punch but Jorge moves out of range.
Slayer misses with a hook.
James Jorge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jorge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slayer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Jorge throws a strike aimed at the side of Slayer's head but Slayer avoids it well.
James Jorge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jorge trying to control the action but Slayer is working from the bottom.
Slayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jorge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jorge working away.

Jorge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jorge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Slayer looking for a sweep but Jorge has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge looking to finish Slayer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Slayer!
Jorge controlling from the full mount.
Jorge thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge throwing strikes but Slayer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jorge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Jorge's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Slayer misses with an uppercut
and Jorge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jorge moves out of range of the strikes.
Jorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorge manages to avoid it.
Jorge lands with a nice body punch.
Slayer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jorge doesn't seem bothered though.
Slayer swings for the body but Jorge moves out of range.
Slayer lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Slayer misses.
Slayer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jorge avoids the body shot from Slayer.
Slayer missing with a left hand there. Jorge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Jorge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Slayer to the ground. Jorge is now in Slayer's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge is looking to work some ground and pound but Slayer has wrist control.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Slayer keeps moving.
Slayer wants to sweep here but Jorge controlling him for the moment.
Jorge throws a big elbow that misses.
Jorge is looking to work some ground and pound but Slayer has wrist control.
Jorge controlling from the top position.
Jorge won't allow Slayer to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer pulls Jorge in close to his closed guard and prevents Jorge from doing any damage or advancing position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jorge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slayer.
Slayer throws a lazy right hand but Jorge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slayer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorge misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Slayer. That snapped Jorge's head back.
James Jorge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jorge gets a double leg takedown into Slayer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jorge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jorge controlling from the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slayer misses with an uppercut

and Jorge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slayer won't be happy with that.
Super Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge trying to control the action but Slayer is working from the bottom.
Slayer is looking for a sweep.
Slayer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jorge controlling his opponent.
Slayer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge controlling from mount.

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 James Jorge.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jorge, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jorge!
A relieved looking James Jorge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.