PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rukah Padero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Midnight Conspiracy - Discord (At Dawn We Rage Remix). James Jameson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Padero
vs
Jameson

176 cm
22
152 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
156 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Conquer

SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rukah Padero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padero shoots in for a takedown but Jameson shows good takedown defense.
Jameson throws a body punch but Padero moves out of range.
Nice cross by Jameson.
Jameson looks to score with a jab to the body but Padero is just out of range.
Jameson misses with a double jab.
Padero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jameson swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Padero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Padero passes Jameson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jameson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jameson is defending against the submission attempts here by Padero .
Jameson won't allow Padero to pass to mount.
Jameson is trying to stand back up but Padero is controlling him
Padero controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padero is trying to control the action in half guard but Jameson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jameson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Padero is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padero is controlling the pace.
Padero stalling away here and it's allowed Jameson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Padero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Padero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jameson is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padero wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.

Rukah Padero has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jameson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padero manages to avoid it.
Jameson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padero manages to avoid it.
Jameson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Padero .
Jameson misses with an uppercut. Padero saw that one coming.
Jameson misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson misses the shot to the body.
Jameson swings for the body but Padero moves out of range.
Padero throws a body punch but Jameson moves out of range.
Padero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jameson swings for the body but Padero moves out of range.
Jameson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jameson looks to score with a jab to the body but Padero is just out of range.
A low kick from Jameson misses

and Padero counters with a shoot takedown. Jameson fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing that Padero has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Padero passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rukah Padero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jameson lands with a kick to the temple. Padero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jameson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jameson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Padero dives in and grabs Jameson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameson pushes down on Padero 's head and hops out.
Jameson misses with a body shot.
Jameson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Padero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Jameson.
Jameson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Padero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Padero trying to advance position but Jameson counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padero wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson can't keep his opponent in guard - Padero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jameson is trying to control but can't.
Padero stalling.
Jameson is not content to let Padero control the position.
Padero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Padero passes to side control.

Padero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jameson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Padero is trying to get an arm triangle but Jameson is defending well.
Jameson tries to buck Padero off but Padero is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padero tries to advance to mount but can't.

Padero tries for a kimura but Jameson is defending well.
Padero trying to control the action but Jameson is working from the bottom.
Jameson wants to get back to his feet but Padero drags him back down.
Padero controlling the position.
Padero wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jameson prevents Padero from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rukah Padero dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Padero blocks a head kick by Jameson.
Jameson throws a series of strikes that have Padero backpedaling.
Jameson looks to land a body kick but Padero moved away.
Padero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jameson throws a shot to the body.
Jameson looks to score with a jab to the body but Padero is just out of range.
Jameson throws out a leg kick but Padero moves out of range and Jameson only half commits.
Jameson lands with a right hand.
Jameson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jameson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson misses the shot to the body.
Jameson slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Padero closes the distance and pushes Jameson back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jameson.
Padero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Padero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jameson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jameson slowing the pace effectively.
Jameson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jameson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jameson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jameson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Padero tries to pull guard but Jameson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rukah Padero . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Padero scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson struggles to land a body shot inside as Padero controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Padero - that landed with a thud.
Padero blocks an uppercut.
Padero is trying to pull guard but Jameson has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Padero .
Jameson is trying to maintain a safe position but Padero gets an underhook and turns Jameson into the cage.
Padero jumps guard but Jameson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Padero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jameson's efforts to push away.

Padero jumps into guard, dragging Jameson to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padero has his hands on Jameson's head, controlling the position.

Padero is looking for a triangle but Jameson pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson postures up.
Padero can't keep his opponent in guard - Jameson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jameson trying to pass the guard but Padero defending well.
Rukah Padero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Padero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Padero trying to hold on to Jameson's head to control him but Jameson postures up.
Jameson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padero is controlling Jameson's trapped leg to prevent Jameson from advancing to side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rukah Padero just wasn't active enough.
Padero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jameson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Padero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jameson's guard.
Jameson is looking to stand up but Padero isn't so interested in that idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Jameson.
I think Padero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukah Padero !
Rukah Padero took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated James Jameson had this to say: 'I'm gonna get him next time. Just watch'.