PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin The Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhemyhel Jhemwun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devin The Boss has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

The Boss
vs
Jhemwun

184 cm
19
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
23
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Devin The Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jhemyhel Jhemwun!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jhemwun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Boss, pushing him back against the cage.
Jhemwun keeps control of The Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jhemwun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Boss pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Jhemwun successfully pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Jhemwun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Boss stops Jhemwun from standing up.
The Boss trying to control but Jhemwun is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Devin The Boss.

The Boss moves into the clinch.
Jhemwun is pressed up against the cage. The Boss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jhemwun down to the mat. Jhemwun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Jhemwun has closed the distance and engaged The Boss in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Boss jumps guard but Jhemwun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jhemwun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The Boss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jhemwun is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin The Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jhemwun pulls guard successfully.
The Boss wants to control from the top but Jhemwun keeps moving.
The Boss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jhemwun working a defensive guard but The Boss manages to pass into side control anyway.

The Boss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jhemwun.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jhemwun moves out of range of the strikes.
The Boss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jhemwun's waist but Jhemwun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Boss off to one side.
Donk. Jhemwun catches The Boss right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Devin The Boss has been cut.
Jhemwun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from The Boss. No joy for Jhemwun on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jhemwun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jhemwun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Boss wants to control but Jhemwun postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jhemwun decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The Boss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jhemwun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Boss somewhat.
The Boss looks to land a combination but Jhemwun avoids it well.
Jhemwun fails with the takedown.

Jhemwun gets a clinch.
The Boss prevents the takedown attempt.
Jhemwun looks winded!

The Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jhemwun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and The Boss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jhemwun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Jhemwun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jhemwun.
Jhemwun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

The Boss shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Boss seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The Boss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jhemwun sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jhemyhel Jhemwun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devin The Boss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The Boss has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jhemwun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jhemwun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jhemwun throws the left hand but The Boss avoids the punch easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jhemwun has eaten all the pies!
The Boss throws a head kick but Jhemwun moves out of range.
The Boss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jhemwun.
Jhemwun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jhemwun wants it to stay on the feet.
The Boss tries to clinch but Jhemwun moves out of range.
Jhemwun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jhemyhel Jhemwun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Boss fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Boss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jhemwun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Boss momentarily.
The Boss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin The Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jhemwun lands a left and a right that send The Boss crashing to the mat, dazed. Jhemwun thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jhemwun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Boss stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jhemwun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Boss tries to avoid it but Jhemwun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Boss to the ground. The Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jhemwun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Boss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jhemwun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jhemwun shoots for a takedown but The Boss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jhemwun dives in and grabs The Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Boss pushes down on Jhemwun's head and hops out.
Jhemwun fails with a takedown attempt.

The Boss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Boss has a takedown stuffed.

Jhemwun has managed to clinch.
Jhemwun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Boss to keep the fight standing.
The Boss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Boss is looking to take this one to the mat.

The Boss pulls Jhemwun into guard.
Jhemwun passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Boss tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jhemwun misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jhemwun works to advance to full mount. The Boss defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jhemwun sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jhemwun looking to finish The Boss with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Boss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jhemwun avoids the attempt from The Boss to control.
Jhemwun controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns The Boss that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhemyhel Jhemwun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devin The Boss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jhemwun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Boss avoids it really well and circles away.
Jhemwun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Boss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jhemwun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jhemwun tries to clinch but The Boss moves out of range.
Devin The Boss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jhemwun tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jhemyhel Jhemwun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jhemwun dives in and grabs The Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Boss pushes down on Jhemwun's head and hops out.
Devin The Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhemyhel Jhemwun.
Jhemwun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jhemwun fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jhemwun as The Boss shoots in.
The Boss shoots in but Jhemwun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Boss tries for a takedown but Jhemwun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jhemwun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Boss as he jumps to the side.
Jhemwun shoots for a double leg takedown but The Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Jhemwun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Boss throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jhemwun's head.
Jhemwun lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Boss will feel that in the morning.
The Boss throws a hook but Jhemwun blocks it.

Jhemwun gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Boss tries to pull guard but Jhemwun won't allow it.
Jhemwun is looking to take this one to the mat.

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

Jhemwun pushes The Boss off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jhemwun tries for a takedown but The Boss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Boss fails with the takedown.

Jhemwun rushes The Boss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jhemwun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Boss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Boss throws a head kick but Jhemwun moves out of range.
Jhemwun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Boss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jhemwun is fending him off so far but The Boss persists. Nope, Jhemwun circles away and we're back to standing.
Jhemwun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Boss pinned against the cage. The Boss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Boss misses with a takedown attempt - Jhemwun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jhemwun rushes The Boss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Boss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jhemwun smiles and moves away.
The Boss moves out of range of the body kick.
The Boss throws a lazy body kick
and Jhemwun counters with a series of strikes. The Boss will be more careful next time no doubt.
The Boss blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jhemwun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Devin The Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jhemyhel Jhemwun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Boss trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jhemyhel Jhemwun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jhemwun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhemyhel Jhemwun!