PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Probst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Power Ranger Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Probst's entrance music is Ballad of Worms. A fine choice. Blue has chosen Youth Gone Wild- Skid Row as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Probst
vs
Ranger Blue

177 cm
25
155 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

169 cm
23
159 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Probst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Power Ranger Blue!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue misses with a lunging right hand

and Probst counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Probst.
Probst controlling the action here for a moment.
Blue is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Probst pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Probst crunches a lovely knee into Blue's ribcage.
Probst scores a nice knee to the body.
Probst tries to work over Blue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Probst to work.
Probst lands an elbow that stopped Blue in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Power Ranger Blue has been cut.
Probst stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue avoids a wild elbow strike from Probst.
Probst lands an elbow that stopped Blue in his tracks for a moment.
Blue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Probst pulls his leg out and moves away.
Probst moves in looking to clinch but Blue pushes him off.
Blue tries to work over Probst's front leg with a kick but Probst checks it.
Power Ranger Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probst throws a sloppy head kick
and Blue counters with a left to the body.
Blue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Probst circles away quickly and effectively.
Probst moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blue fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Probst avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Power Ranger Blue.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
and Probst counters with a left and a right that stings Blue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue is looking to score with low kicks.
Blue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Probst defends it nicely.
Probst doesn't manage to clinch there - Blue circles away.
Blue throws a shot from downtown. Probst moves away and avoids it.
Jeff Probst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Probst tries to clinch up but Blue circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probst has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Probst connects with a body shot that sends Blue's belly button to the back.
Blue misses with a lunging right hand
and Probst counters with a low kick, right behind Blue 's knee.

Probst gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blue has Probst pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Probst manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probst content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Probst pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Probst lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Probst trying to land knees to the body.
Blue blocking some punches.
Blue avoiding damage as Probst throws knees to the body.

Blue has hold of one of Probst's legs. Probst is fighting the takedown attempt but Blue gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blue preventing the sweep.

Blue drops back looking for a leg! Probst is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Probst manages to kick Blue off! Blue jumps back into Probst's guard.
Blue trying to control but Probst is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probst is pulling down on Blue's head. It's preventing any offense from Blue, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blue. Probst does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Probst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Power Ranger Blue's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Blue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Probst counters with a thumping low kick.
Probst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blue.
Probst staying out of range there.
Blue throws an overhand right that lands on Probst's shoulder, as Probst tries to avoid the shot.
Probst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blue throws out the jab.
Blue scores with a jab to the jaw.
Probst throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blue misses with a lunging right hand
and Probst counters with a head kick. That will keep Blue thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jeff Probst is winning the standup battle so far.
Blue shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A leg kick checked by Probst.
Probst with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blue misses with a two punch combination.
Blue throws a jab when Probst was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Probst looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Probst bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blue is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue punishes Probst's body with a nice straight punch.

Probst gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blue to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blue is breathing heavily.
Probst wants to stand but Blue is controlling the position.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Probst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue prevents Probst from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Power Ranger Blue was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Blue tries to bum rush Probst with a series of wild strikes but Probst uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Probst scores with a push kick.
Blue throws a jab when Probst was well out of range.
Blue feints a jab promting Probst to slip. Blue then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Probst slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Blue. Those never looked like landing.
Probst pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Probst jabs Blue to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Probst but Probst pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good leg kick by Probst there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Probst lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Probst there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blue looks to throw the jab but Probst is out of range.
Blue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blue misses with a wild combination.
Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probst's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Probst duly obliges.
Blue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Probst counters with a crisp one two that drops Blue! Probst thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blue to his feet! Blue is in big trouble!

Blue is rocked!
A combination from Blue does no damage.
Blue is still on wobbly legs! Can Probst finish him?
Blue on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Probst gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Probst lands a body punch in the clinch.
Probst lands an elbow that stopped Blue in his tracks for a moment.
Probst tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blue's elbow.
Blue wants to take the fight to the mat but Probst manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Power Ranger Blue.
Probst stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Probst is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Probst lands a nice elbow.
Probst is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Probst dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Power Ranger Blue's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Blue throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blue seems to have recovered his senses.
Blue throws out a loose jab but Probst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blue throws a leg kick

and Probst counters with a head kick that drops Blue to the mat! Blue scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
Blue blocks a head kick by Probst.
Blue stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Probst.
Good work by Probst as he checks the leg kick.
Probst stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Probst wants it to stay on the feet.
Probst wants to clinch.
Blue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Probst fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blue.
Blue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Probst is looking to clinch but Blue is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Probst pushes Blue away with a front kick.
Blue misses with a left hand
and Probst counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Probst avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blue misses with a hook
and Probst counters with a nice leg kick.
Probst is looking to clinch.
Probst avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blue misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Blue.
Probst tries to clinch up
and Blue counters with a right hand to the body.
Probst swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Probst ducks down to avoid it.
Probst takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blue throws a hook but Probst blocks it.
Blue's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Probst throws a sloppy head kick and Blue moves out of range easily.
Blue cracks Probst with a right hand to the side of the head.

Probst forces Blue back against the cage and clinches.
Probst misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blue.
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!
Blue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Probst pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blue misses with a hook
letting Probst counter with a right hand.
Blue on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Probst. Probst obviously looking to wear him down.
Blue falls off balance throwing a combination
and Probst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue thows a leg kick but Probst checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blue misses with an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Probst!
Probst tries to clinch up.
Blue stalks Probst and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Probst's face. Probst staggers backwards, shaken.
Probst lands with a slapping head kick.
Probst buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Probst with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Probst tries to clinch but Blue moves out of range.
Blue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power Ranger Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probst throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blue's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Blue drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Probst lands a leg kick that knocks Blue off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Probst.
Blue swinging wildly here.
Blue throws a leg kick
and Probst counters with a nice leg kick.
Blue misses with a left hand
and Probst makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blue misses with a left hand
and Probst finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Probst scores with a leg kick.
Probst lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Probst feints and then cracks Blue's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blue down.
Blue throws a hook but Probst blocks it.
Blue falls off balance throwing a combination
and Probst counters with a solid body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Probst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Probst, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Probst!
Jeff Probst was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.