PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Sharpie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jigster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, american idiot . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jigster
vs
Sharpie

190 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Dragon

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Jigster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Sharpie!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Sharpie. No joy for Jigster on that attempt.
Sharpie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sharpie fails with the takedown.
Sharpie avoids the body shot from Jigster.
Sharpie falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jigster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sharpie misses with a knee to the head.

Jigster manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jigster is trying to keep Sharpie in close.
Jigster doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jigster wants to improve his position but instead Sharpie has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jigster tries to roll over but Sharpie keeps him under control.
Jigster is trying to maintain the position but Sharpie is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson Jigster has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sharpie throws a head kick that misses.
Jigster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharpie defends it nicely.
Jigster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharpie circles away quickly and effectively.
Sharpie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson Jigster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Sharpie.
Jigster lands a leg kick that knocks Sharpie off balance momentarily.
Jigster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharpie avoids it really well and circles away.
Jigster is breathing heavily.

Sharpie moves into range and clinches up with Jigster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpie misses with a knee to the head.
Jigster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharpie smiles and moves away.

Sharpie takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharpie connects with a knee to the head.
Sharpie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jigster blocks it with crossed arms.
Jigster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sharpie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 Anderson Jigster will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jigster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharpie but Sharpie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jigster is looking to clinch.
Sharpie defending well as Jigster loads up on a big left hand.
Jigster shoots in but Sharpie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rick Sharpie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharpie has a takedown stuffed.
Sharpie shoots in and drives through. Jigster sprawls well.
Sharpie is breathing heavily.
Jigster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharpie swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jigster doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharpie circles away.
Jigster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Jigster. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sharpie clinches.
Sharpie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jigster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sharpie with a knee to the head.
Sharpie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sharpie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jigster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharpie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jigster misses with an elbow over the top.
Sharpie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sharpie blocks an elbow strike.
Jigster tries to circle away but Sharpie has him pinned against the cage.
Sharpie throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpie tries a knee to the head but Jigster blocks it.
Sharpie has Jigster pressed against the cage, preventing Jigster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jigster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharpie shoots in but Jigster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sharpie leaves Jigster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sharpie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jigster.
A head kick misses from Sharpie.
Jigster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharpie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jigster fails with the takedown.
Jigster tries for a takedown but Sharpie circles away easily

and Sharpie counters by moving into the clinch.
Jigster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jigster looking to slow down the pace here.
Sharpie tries to land a knee to the head but Jigster blocks with his arms.

Jigster breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharpie is defended easily by Jigster.

Sharpie tries to keep at a distance but Jigster has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jigster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sharpie tries a knee to the head but Jigster blocks it.
Jigster goes for a takedown attempt but Sharpie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jigster throws a head kick that misses

and Sharpie counters by clinching up.
Sharpie looking to throw knees to the head but Jigster is blocking nicely.

Jigster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jigster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jigster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Anderson Jigster will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sharpie misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Sharpie misses.
Jigster misses with a head kick.

Jigster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jigster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jigster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharpie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sharpie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jigster looking to throw knees to the head but Sharpie is blocking nicely.
Sharpie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jigster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharpie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jigster manages to break the clinch.
Sharpie leaves Jigster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jigster is defended easily by Sharpie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Jigster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Sharpie.

Sharpie tries to sprawl but Jigster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jigster scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jigster wants to pass the guard but Sharpie is defending well.
Jigster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Sharpie kicks Jigster off and gets back to his feet.
Jigster tries for a takedown but Sharpie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jigster shoots in for a double leg but Sharpie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Sharpie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jigster's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharpie prevents Jigster from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jigster is positioning himself well to prevent Sharpie advancing to mount.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Sharpie takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson Jigster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharpie looking to throw knees to the head but Jigster is blocking nicely.
Sharpie misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Jigster to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jigster looking for a takedown.
Sharpie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sharpie as Jigster tries to tie him up.
Sharpie misses with a knee to the head.
Jigster tries to break free but Sharpie pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpie looking to throw knees to the head but Jigster is blocking nicely.

Jigster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jigster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharpie sprawls well. Sharpie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jigster gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Sharpie as Jigster shoots in.

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 Anderson Jigster.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jigster, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Jigster!
A victorious Anderson Jigster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.