PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kezz The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Convict might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Locked up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

The Convict
vs
Pain

178 cm
20
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
32
170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kezz The Convict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Pain!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Convict throws a series of punches but Pain moves out of range.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown. The Convict tries to sprawl out of it but Pain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Convict manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Convict swinging wildly here.
Pain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Convict throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pain.
The Convict tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Convict tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Convict misses with the combination.
The Convict stuffs the takedown.
Kezz The Convict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Pain.
The Convict fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Convict sprawls well. The Convict wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Convict's waist but The Convict gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Kezz The Convict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Convict lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pain backs up against the cage.

It looks like James Pain has been cut.
The Convict misses with a few strikes there.
Pain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Convict avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from The Convict does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by The Convict. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Convict.
The Convict misses with a hook.
The Convict throws a right hand that Pain ducks under and follows up with a left that Pain also avoids with ease.
The Convict throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pain.
The Convict is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Convict.
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!
The Convict will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Convict misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Convict misses with a few strikes there.
Pain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Pain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Convict pushes Pain off looking to stand but Pain dives back in and keeps control.
Pain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Convict is staying active underneath Pain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Convict keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain lands with a punch from half guard.
Pain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Convict defending well though.
Pain throwing shots but The Convict is blocking nicely.

The Convict is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pain pulls his head out easily.
The Convict blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pain.
Pain thows a huge punch but The Convict dodges it nicely.
Pain is looking to take a break and control but The Convict is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Convict has hold of Pain's hands but Pain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pain trying to control the action but The Convict is working from the bottom.
The Convict strikes from the bottom but Pain passes into mount!
The Convict is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain working the ground and pound effectively.
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 Kezz The Convict will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Pain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pain dives in and grabs The Convict's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Convict pushes down on Pain's head and hops out.
The Convict throws a series of punches but Pain moves out of range.
Pain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - The Convict sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for The Convict, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kezz The Convict is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Convict throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Convict stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Kezz The Convict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Pain.
No joy there for The Convict, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Convict throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Convict.
Pain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pain avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Convict!
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but The Convict sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Pain gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The Convict is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Convict blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pain.
Pain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Convict pushes Pain off looking to stand but Pain dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain stalling away here and it's allowed The Convict to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

The Convict has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pain postures up and lands a big shot to The Convict's brow.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain postures up in The Convict's guard and throws a big left but The Convict blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain connects with a couple of short punches.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Convict working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.

The Convict looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pain trying to control but The Convict is working from the bottom.
Pain scoring with punches to the head and body.

The Convict looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pain has picked The Convict up and slammed him! The Convict can't keep hold of the triangle and Pain manages to pass to side control!
The Convict takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain trying to control the position but The Convict is working away.
Pain working the head and body with strikes.
Pain tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The Convict is trying to buck Pain off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Convict takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Convict is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Pain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Pain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but The Convict manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Convict will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Convict misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Convict swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Pain manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Convict on his heels. He'll look to pass The Convict's guard now, I'm sure.
The Convict working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain is in close to The Convict's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Convict keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but The Convict is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain throws a big elbow that misses.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Convict's head.
Pain stops The Convict from standing up.
Pain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pain lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pain trying to control but The Convict is working from the bottom.

The Convict has his feet on Pain's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Convict's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Convict duly obliges.
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!
The Convict swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pain shoots in but no luck this time.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but The Convict shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kezz The Convict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Pain.
Pain ducks under a wild hook from The Convict.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Convict is trying to defend but Pain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Convict blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pain.
The Convict on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pain is keen to just control but The Convict is a slippery customer.

The Convict looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pain is looking to stall here but The Convict recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
Pain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain trying to move into half guard but instead The Convict has managed to sweep!
Pain wants to stand and escape but The Convict is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Convict landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Pain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pain 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Pain!
James Pain thanked the fans post fight for their support.