PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Debtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Debtman
vs
Nasty

175 cm
21
152 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

177 cm
18
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Debtman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Skip Nasty!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Debtman. No joy for Nasty on that attempt.
Debtman lands a jab to Nasty's midsection.
Nasty tries to bum rush Debtman with a series of wild strikes but Debtman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Debtman is defended easily by Nasty.
Debtman throws a good cross that connects.
Nasty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Debtman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nasty's hands.
Nasty misses with a head kick.
Debtman fails with the takedown.
Nasty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Debtman lands a nice hook to Nasty's body. Nasty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Debtman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Debtman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Debtman.
Nasty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Debtman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Debtman fails with a takedown attempt.
Nasty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nasty shoots for a double leg takedown but Debtman sprawls well. He's pushed Nasty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nasty shoots in looking for a takedown. Debtman tries to sprawl out of it but Nasty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Debtman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Debtman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Debtman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nasty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Debtman. Debtman obviously looking to wear him down.

Debtman rushes Nasty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Debtman gets control of Nasty's arms and successfully pulls guard. Debtman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nasty trying to control the position from guard on top but Debtman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nasty throws a big right hand that misses.
Debtman keeping moving, preventing Nasty from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debtman pulls Nasty in close to prevent any damage.
Nasty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Debtman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nasty is aware though and is defending well.
Nasty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Debtman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nasty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nasty trying to control but Debtman is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasty throws a strike but Debtman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Debtman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debtman throwing strikes from guard but Nasty blocks nicely.
Debtman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Debtman throwing strikes from guard but Nasty blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debtman stands and throws Nasty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nasty is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Debtman off and has taken his back!
Debtman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasty avoiding Debtman 's attempts to control his hands.
Nasty controlling well, preventing Debtman from escaping the position.
Debtman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nasty throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nasty punching from mount but Debtman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Debtman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Debtman moves into full guard.
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.

Debtman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nasty defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Debtman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Nasty as Debtman shoots in.
Debtman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Debtman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nasty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Debtman somewhat.
Skip Nasty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nasty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Debtman swivels and escapes.
Debtman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Debtman moves into the clinch.

Debtman pulls guard successfully.

Debtman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nasty trying to control the position from guard on top but Debtman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Debtman manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Debtman is defended easily by Nasty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Debtman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Debtman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nasty quickly recovers to half guard.
Nasty trying to control from the bottom.
Nasty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Debtman.
Debtman trying to control from half guard but Nasty is working away.
Debtman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Debtman is nestled in close to Nasty, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debtman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Debtman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Debtman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasty's head.
Debtman working over Nasty with some ground and pound. Nasty looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Well, if Debtman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Debtman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nasty defends it well.
Nasty is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Debtman scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debtman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Debtman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Debtman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasty's head.
Debtman is trying to control the action in half guard but Nasty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Debtman connects with a nice short shot to Nasty's temple.
Nasty tries to roll over but Debtman keeps him under control.
Nasty has hold of Debtman's hands but Debtman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Debtman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Debtman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasty trying to control here.

Debtman is working for a kimura but Nasty is defending it quite comfortably.
Debtman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nasty keeps working.
Debtman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Debtman in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Debtman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Debtman moves into range and clinches up with Nasty.
Nasty wants a takedown.
Debtman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nasty tries to break the clinch but Debtman is controlling the position.
Nasty looking to stall.

Debtman breaks the clinch.
Nasty closes the distance and clinches up with Debtman, looking for a takedown. Nasty pushes Debtman against the cage but Debtman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Debtman moves into range and clinches up with Nasty.
Nasty has Debtman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Debtman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jake Debtman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skip Nasty.

Debtman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Debtman gets a clinch.

Debtman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nasty uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Debtman trying to keep a closed guard but Nasty is proving a slippery customer.

Debtman is looking for a triangle but Nasty pushes his legs off easily.
Nasty throws a strike but Debtman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Debtman trying to control but Nasty is working from the bottom.

Debtman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Debtman throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debtman connects with a body shot that sends Nasty's belly button to the back.
Nasty dives in and grabs Debtman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Debtman pushes down on Nasty's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Debtman.
Debtman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nasty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Debtman somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Debtman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Debtman wants it to stay on the feet.

Debtman moves into range and clinches up with Nasty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Debtman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nasty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Debtman punishes Nasty's body with a nice straight punch.
Debtman throws a leg kick that misses.
Debtman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nasty swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nasty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Debtman takes the fight into the clinch.
Debtman looking for a takedown.
Nasty wants a takedown.
Debtman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Debtman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nasty is defending well.
Nasty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Debtman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Debtman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasty is looking to clinch.
Nasty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Debtman.
Debtman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skip Nasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Debtman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Debtman scores with a decent looking hook.
Nasty is trying desperately to land a takedown but Debtman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nasty.
Nasty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nasty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Debtman as he jumps to the side.
Debtman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Debtman has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Debtman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasty looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Debtman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Debtman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

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