PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Dark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napoleon White will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dark
vs
White

173 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Master Lee's One Stop
Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Dark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Napoleon White!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dark counters with a nice double leg into guard.

White working for a triangle but Dark defends it easily.
Dark throwing strikes but missing.
White has momentary wrist control but Dark slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing that Dark has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dark throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Dark throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dark trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dark is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dark sitting in guard, not really doing much.

We're going to have a standup here because Jay Dark wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
White throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a jab-cross combination.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dark avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
White fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a nice looking combination but Dark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White throws a head kick but Dark moves out of range.
A punch combination from White misses.
White misses with the combination.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been informed that White has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White throws a wild body kick that Dark sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Napoleon White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from White misses.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dark backs up against the cage.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dark circles away quickly and effectively.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Jay Dark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Dark.
Dark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White throws a combination that misses

and Dark counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
Dark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dark's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dark lands a couple of elbows.
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dark controls the pace.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dark.
Dark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dark wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Dark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dark distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Dark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dark throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
White is breathing heavily.
Dark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Dark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dark moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
Jay Dark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White looks to land a combination but Dark avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Dark dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dark blocks a head kick by White.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dark avoids a punch combination nicely.
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White looks to clinch

and Dark counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dark distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
White has momentary wrist control but Dark slips an elbow through the middle.
Dark chips away with some ground and pound.
Dark is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

White is looking for a triangle but Dark pushes his legs off easily.

White has his foot on Dark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dark works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dark trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dark works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
Dark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
Dark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dark connects with a couple of short punches.
Dark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dark chips away with some ground and pound.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dark lands a couple of digs.
Dark postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Dark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dark landing with the ground and pound.
Napoleon White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Dark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dark landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Dark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dark, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Dark!
A very excited looking Jay Dark rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.