PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Cutwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jimmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cutwright
vs
Jimmo

182 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Kenny Cutwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Jimmo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutwright misses with a body kick.
Cutwright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cutwright throws a series of punches but Jimmo avoids them all with ease.
Cutwright swinging wildly here.
Cutwright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Cutwright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cutwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jimmo to keep the fight standing.

Jimmo manages to break the clinch.
Jimmo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cutwright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimmo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cutwright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cutwright connects with a solid leg kick.

Jimmo feints and as Cutwright raises his hands in defense, Jimmo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jimmo looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimmo is pushing down on Cutwright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cutwright is fighting to maintain full guard but Jimmo has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cutwright is staying active underneath Jimmo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jimmo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jimmo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jimmo slows the pace down in half guard.
Jimmo scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutwright is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimmo tries to pass to full mount but Cutwright defends it.

Jimmo seems to be looking for submissions.
Cutwright is trying to stand back up but Jimmo is controlling him
Cutwright is breathing heavily.
Jimmo wants to control but Cutwright is keeping him busy.
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!
Jimmo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cutwright controls his leg.
Jimmo is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jimmo controlling his opponent.
Cutwright is trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo controlling from mount.
Cutwright's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jimmo controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jimmo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cutwright misses with a takedown attempt - Jimmo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cutwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jimmo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jimmo shoots in for a takedown but Cutwright shows good takedown defense.
Cutwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Jimmo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jimmo slips a jab and a cross from Cutwright.
Cutwright lands a head kick. Jimmo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cutwright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jimmo misses with a body shot.
Cutwright avoids the head kick by Jimmo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmo blocks the body kick.
Jimmo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenny Cutwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jimmo.
Jimmo tries to clinch up.
Jimmo tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Cutwright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jimmo won't be happy with that.
Cutwright tries to stand but Jimmo is controlling his head.
Cutwright tries to get to his feet but Jimmo is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Cutwright in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cutwright wants to stand but Jimmo is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cutwright stands up and waves to Jimmo to follow him.
Cutwright throws a body kick that misses.
Jimmo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cutwright throws a right and a left that Jimmo avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimmo thows a body shot but no joy.
Jimmo wants to land a leg kick but Cutwright is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo wants to clinch.
Jimmo misses with a low kick.
Cutwright misses with a kick to the body.
Jimmo moves out of range as Cutwright throws a body kick.
Cutwright tries to clinch up.
Jimmo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cutwright.
Cutwright misses with a few strikes there.

Jimmo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jimmo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cutwright wants to get back to his feet but Jimmo drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo scoring with punches from side control.
Cutwright is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jimmo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cutwright could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jimmo working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimmo advances to full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimmo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cutwright is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Cutwright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cutwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jimmo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cutwright, pushing him back against the cage.

Jimmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jimmo tries to clinch there but Cutwright circles away.
A combination from Cutwright does no damage.

Jimmo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cutwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Jimmo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cutwright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jimmo is controlling him.
Jimmo stands and throws Cutwright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jimmo works to advance to full mount. Cutwright defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmo looking to control and managing it successfully.

Jimmo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cutwright has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cutwright!
Jimmo controls Cutwright momentarily but Cutwright frees himself.

Jimmo is looking for a triangle but Cutwright pushes his legs off easily.
Jimmo is trying to control the position but Cutwright postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo wants to stand and escape but Cutwright is having none of it.

Jimmo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cutwright escapes and throws Jimmo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jimmo struggling a bit here.

Cutwright decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cutwright!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cutwright - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutwright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jimmo.
Cutwright dodges the ground and pound from Jimmo.
Jimmo tries to stand but Cutwright is controlling his head.
Cutwright tries to escape but Jimmo is in control.
Jimmo is looking to take a break and control but Cutwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cutwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo controls the position.
James Jimmo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jimmo tries for a kimura but Cutwright is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimmo working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Jimmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimmo 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jimmo!