PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Scritsmier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sylvester Scritsmier is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones
vs
Scritsmier

190 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sylvester Scritsmier!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scritsmier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Scritsmier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Scritsmier has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones trying to control the hands but Scritsmier breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scritsmier throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jones could be in trouble here!
Scritsmier scores with punches from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scritsmier lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jones's head.

Scritsmier working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Scritsmier.
Scritsmier throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jones could be in trouble here!

Jones is rocked!

Scritsmier working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Jones is doing well to defend. Scritsmier seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Jones is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sylvester Scritsmier!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sylvester Scritsmier thanked Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).