PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Pruitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pruitt
vs
Junior

196 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince Pruitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Junior!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior is looking to clinch but Pruitt is avoiding it.

Pruitt has closed the distance and engaged Junior in a clinch.
Pruitt has Junior pressed against the cage, preventing Junior from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Pruitt has Junior pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pruitt pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Junior tumbling to the mat - Pruitt dives into Junior's guard.
Pruitt's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pruitt defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pruitt is looking to stand up but Junior won't let him.
Pruitt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Junior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior working a defensive guard but Pruitt manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pruitt is staying tight to Junior's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Junior tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pruitt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pruitt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Junior is working to get back to half guard.
Pruitt controlling from mount.
Pruitt lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Pruitt controlling the pace for now.
Junior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pruitt landing strikes from the mount.
Pruitt landing strikes from the mount.
Pruitt tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Pruitt.
Junior looks winded!
Pruitt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pruitt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junior on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Junior is bucking up trying to escape but Pruitt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Junior defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pruitt.
Pruitt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've been informed that Junior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pruitt controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pruitt unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pruitt controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Pruitt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice takedown defense from Pruitt. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Pruitt tries to score with a low kick but Junior moves his leg out of the way.
Pruitt jabs Junior to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Pruitt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pruitt stalling against the cage.

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

Junior tries to keep at a distance but Pruitt has taken the fight into the clinch.

Pruitt manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pruitt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Junior on his heels. He'll look to pass Junior's guard now, I'm sure.
Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Pruitt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pruitt stands up over Junior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pruitt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Junior wants to improve his position but instead Pruitt has moved into half guard.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Pruitt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pruitt controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior is trying to stand up here but Pruitt is controlling him well.

Pruitt is trying to work for a kimura but Junior is defending well.

Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pruitt pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pruitt wants to stand but Junior has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pruitt is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pruitt seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.

Pruitt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Pruitt passes into side control, despite Junior's attempt to control the position.
Pruitt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pruitt is staying tight to Junior's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Junior is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Pruitt stalls from top position.
Pruitt scoring with punches and elbows.
Pruitt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pruitt easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Pruitt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pruitt throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Pruitt does no damage.
Pruitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Pruitt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Junior darts in looking for a takedown but Pruitt gets double underhooks and turns Junior into the cage.
Junior jumps guard but Pruitt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Pruitt breaks from the clinch.

Pruitt clinches.

Pruitt pulls Junior into guard.
Pruitt wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pruitt looking to control.

Pruitt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Junior uses it to pass to side control.
Junior cracks Pruitt with a big right hand but Pruitt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pruitt is looking for a sweep.
Pruitt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Junior is trying to control. Pruitt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Pruitt defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pruitt won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
Pruitt gets full guard.
Pruitt is trying to control the position but Junior postures up.
Pruitt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junior passes Pruitt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Prince Pruitt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior wants to take a breather but Pruitt is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pruitt keeps working.
Pruitt connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Pruitt is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pruitt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pruitt tries to get out of the position.

Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Junior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pruitt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pruitt trying to control the position here.
Pruitt is trying to keep Junior in close.
Junior is pushing down on Pruitt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pruitt is fighting to maintain full guard but Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pruitt tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pruitt is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juan Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince Pruitt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pruitt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

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 Prince Pruitt.
Well Pruitt 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Pruitt!