PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucretia Reflection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaydub Spliffenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reflection comes to the cage accompanied by Lucretia, My Reflection. Spliffenberger has chosen Roll 'em Up as his entrance music. Jaydub Spliffenberger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reflection
vs
Spliffenberger

188 cm
28
210 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

195 cm
31
215 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucretia Reflection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaydub Spliffenberger!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffenberger moves out of range of the leg kick from Reflection.
Reflection throws a looping overhand right but Spliffenberger ducks down to avoid it.
Reflection swings for the body but Spliffenberger moves out of range.
Reflection has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spliffenberger.
Spliffenberger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Reflection.

Spliffenberger has closed the distance and engaged Reflection in a clinch.
Reflection wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reflection managing to block the knees to the body from Spliffenberger.
Reflection is trying to force a seperation but Spliffenberger has the dominant position.
Reflection can't break the clinch.
Spliffenberger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reflection looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reflection wants to break free but Spliffenberger has control.
Spliffenberger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reflection has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spliffenberger looking to throw knees to the head but Reflection is blocking nicely.
Reflection is trying to break the clinch but Spliffenberger has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffenberger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reflection has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reflection tries to break free but Spliffenberger pushes him back against the cage.
Reflection wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spliffenberger keeps control of Reflection as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spliffenberger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reflection working hard to break the clinch.

Reflection breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Spliffenberger dives in and scores a takedown into Reflection's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Spliffenberger forces his way into half guard.

Reflection kicks off Spliffenberger and gets to his feet.
Spliffenberger shoots in and drives through. Reflection sprawls well.
Reflection fakes the leg kick and cracks Spliffenberger in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spliffenberger throws a leg kick
and Reflection connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Jaydub Spliffenberger has been cut.
A head kick misses from Reflection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reflection jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spliffenberger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reflection.
Spliffenberger blocks a head kick by Reflection.
Spliffenberger tries a head kick but it misses.
Reflection checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spliffenberger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reflection chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spliffenberger can pounce on him.
Spliffenberger throws a leg kick which misses Reflection's front leg but catches the back leg as Reflection tries to avoid it.
Reflection keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reflection checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reflection walks into a left hand.
Spliffenberger misses with a body kick.
Reflection dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Reflection.
Spliffenberger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reflection was well out of range. Poor timing from Spliffenberger.
Spliffenberger avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Reflection - just one landing.
Lucretia Reflection is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spliffenberger throws a leg kick but Reflection sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spliffenberger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spliffenberger. That's going to slow Reflection down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger throws a leg kick
and Reflection connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reflection lands with a nice body punch.
Spliffenberger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reflection's sensitive parts.
Spliffenberger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reflection under the eye.
Spliffenberger misses with a head kick.

Reflection tries to sprawl but Spliffenberger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Reflection is trying to stand back up but Spliffenberger is controlling him
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spliffenberger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Spliffenberger is working for a kimura but Reflection is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lucretia Reflection will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaydub Spliffenberger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Spliffenberger pushes Reflection up against the cage in a clinch.
Reflection wants to break free but Spliffenberger has control.
Reflection is looking to break free of the clinch but Spliffenberger has double underhooks.
Reflection has had enough of the clinch but Spliffenberger keeps him there for the moment.
Spliffenberger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reflection wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spliffenberger has him pressed against the cage.
Spliffenberger misses with a knee strike.
Spliffenberger struggles to land a body shot inside as Reflection controls his hands.
Spliffenberger lands a left hand.
Reflection tries to break free but Spliffenberger pushes him back against the cage.
Reflection wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spliffenberger has him pressed against the cage.
Spliffenberger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reflection in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffenberger with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Reflection manages to break the clinch.
Spliffenberger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spliffenberger throws a low kick but Reflection avoids it.
Reflection throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spliffenberger.
Reflection misses with a kick to the body.
Reflection misses with a head kick.
Spliffenberger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reflection tries to bum rush Spliffenberger with a series of wild strikes but Spliffenberger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spliffenberger is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spliffenberger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reflection takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Spliffenberger shoots in but Reflection avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Spliffenberger clinches up with Reflection and pushes him back against the cage.
Reflection has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spliffenberger leaning against his opponent.
Reflection wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spliffenberger lands with a left to the head.
Spliffenberger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reflection has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reflection wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spliffenberger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spliffenberger connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Lucretia Reflection has been cut.
Reflection is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Spliffenberger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spliffenberger gets control of Reflection's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spliffenberger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Reflection wants to get up but he can't break Spliffenberger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spliffenberger controls Reflection momentarily but Reflection frees himself.
Reflection tries to stand but Spliffenberger is controlling from the bottom.
Spliffenberger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Spliffenberger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reflection doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reflection manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spliffenberger working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reflection wanted to stand there but Spliffenberger had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spliffenberger is on top in guard.
Reflection is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spliffenberger trying to control but Reflection is working from the bottom.
Reflection wants to get back to his feet but Spliffenberger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spliffenberger passes Reflection's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaydub Spliffenberger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Spliffenberger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reflection in his tracks.
Spliffenberger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reflection misses with a series of wild punches.
Spliffenberger scores with a punch to the head.
Spliffenberger thumps Reflection with a low kick.
Reflection is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reflection checks the leg kick.
A jab from Reflection misses.
Reflection slips a jab and a cross from Spliffenberger.
Spliffenberger misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffenberger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reflection under the eye.
Reflection misses with the combination.
Reflection throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spliffenberger moves out of range as Reflection throws a body kick.
Spliffenberger scoring well with a low kick there.
Spliffenberger scoring well with a low kick there.
Spliffenberger cracks Reflection with an open hand slap.
Spliffenberger moves out of range as Reflection throws a body kick.
Spliffenberger lands a jab to the nose.
Lucretia Reflection is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spliffenberger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reflection wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spliffenberger controlling the action here.

Reflection is defending against the submission attempts here by Spliffenberger.
Spliffenberger passes the guard and advances to mount!
Spliffenberger moves to take his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Spliffenberger controlling the positon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reflection wants to get back to his feet.

Spliffenberger is persistently looking for the submission but Reflection is defending it well.
Reflection is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Spliffenberger working for a choke but Reflection is defending well.
Reflection looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Spliffenberger.
Jaydub Spliffenberger has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reflection holding both Spliffenberger 's hands and preventing any damage.

Spliffenberger tightening his grip on Reflection, looking for the choke.
Spliffenberger biding his time, looking for the opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Reflection is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Spliffenberger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaydub Spliffenberger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spliffenberger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaydub Spliffenberger!
Jaydub Spliffenberger really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $35) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.