PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Segel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Justice has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Segel
vs
Justice

177 cm
23
154 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

ZSTAR

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Segel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Justice!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Justice. No joy for Segel on that attempt.
Segel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Segel shoots for a takedown but Justice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Segel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Justice scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Segel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Segel.
Segel keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.

Justice is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justice slips nicely into half guard.
Segel is looking to control Justice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Segel avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segel won't allow Justice to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Justice is looking for a kimura here.
Segel gets full guard.
Segel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Segel keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
Justice trying to control but Segel is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Justice closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Segel to the mat! Segel manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Segel is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Segel throws a strike but Justice rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Segel wants to sweep but no luck.
Segel is trying to keep Justice in close.
Justice advances to half guard.
Justice sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Segel defending well though.
Justice is keen to just control but Segel is a slippery customer.
Justice works his foot free and advances to mount.
Segel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice prevents Segel from improving his position.

Justice is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Justice works his way into full mount!

Justice jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Segel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Segel and Justice has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Justice looks gassed!
Segel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Justice actively working from the bottom here.
Segel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Justice is trying desperately to improve position.
Segel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Justice hang on?

Justice defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Segel.
Justice is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Justice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Justice misses with a wild body shot.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Segel with a poor takedown

and Justice counters with a takedown into side control.
Justice trying to control the position but Segel is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Segel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Justice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Justice is trying to work for a kimura but Segel is defending well.
Justice lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Justice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Segel is just riding it out for now. Justice eventually gives up the hold.

Justice is trying to work for a kimura but Segel is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Segel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Segel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Justice!

Segel wants to finish this one by submission but Justice is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Segel.
Justice is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justice sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Justice is pressing down on Segel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Justice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Segel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Justice working a defensive guard here.

Justice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Justice manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Segel controls from within his opponent's guard.

Justice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Segel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Segel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justice is keeping the position for now.

Justice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Justice is trying to control the position but Segel postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Justice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Segel trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.

Justice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Justice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Segel working some strikes from top position.

Segel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Segel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Segel fails with the takedown

and Justice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Justice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Segel's guard.
Justice is looking to take a break and control but Segel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Segel is defending against the submission attempts here by Justice.
Justice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Segel's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Segel moves into full guard.
Justice stands and throws Segel's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Justice working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Segel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Justice.
Justice trying to control the position but Segel is working away.
Segel is trying to control Justice's posture but Justice avoids it.
Justice trying to control the position but Segel is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Justice working the ground and pound.
Segel sneaks back into half guard.
Justice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Justice is looking to take a break and control but Segel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Segel wants to improve his position but Justice is controlling well.
Justice thows a huge punch but Segel dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Justice lands a nice short elbow.

Justice is working for a kimura but Segel is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice wants to control but Segel is keeping him busy.

Justice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Segel defends it well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Segel stuffs the takedown.
Justice slips under a jab.
Justice thuds a left hand into Segel's body.
Justice scores with a nice right hand.
Justice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Segel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justice but Justice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Segel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Segel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segel checks the leg kick nicely there.

Justice shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Segel's guard.
Justice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Segel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Segel working for a triangle but Justice defends it easily.
Justice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Justice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Justice 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Justice!