PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourney Guy Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jane is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Tom Jane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jane
vs
Guy Three

181 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tourney Guy Three!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jane doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Guy Three counters with a shoot takedown. Jane fights it but they end up in guard.
Jane is breathing heavily.
Jane keeping moving, preventing Guy Three from controlling successfully.
Guy Three wants to pass the guard but Jane is keeping the position.
Jane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guy Three must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jane keeping moving, preventing Guy Three from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy Three 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy Three trying to control but Jane is working from the bottom.
Guy Three throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jane swats away the attempt to clinch by Guy Three.
Guy Three is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guy Three tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guy Three somewhat.
Guy Three tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Guy Three closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jane to the mat! Jane manages to get full guard.
Guy Three trying to control but Jane is working from the bottom.
Guy Three would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guy Three trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Guy Three drops back looking for a leg! Jane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jane manages to kick Guy Three off! Guy Three jumps back into Jane's guard.
Guy Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Jane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy Three sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jane's guard.
Guy Three trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jane is refusing to be controlled, as Guy Three sits in half guard.
Guy Three trying to mount his opponent but Jane defends it.

Guy Three seems to be looking for submissions.
Guy Three tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jane.

That's four 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.
Guy Three not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Guy Three shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jane is refusing to be controlled, as Guy Three sits in half guard.
Guy Three missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guy Three really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy Three trying to pass the guard but Jane defending well.
Guy Three thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jane's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tourney Guy Three dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Guy Three throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jane's waist but Jane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guy Three off to one side.
Guy Three shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jane.

Guy Three bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jane is not content to let Guy Three control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Guy Three is trying to get an arm triangle but Jane is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy Three wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jane keeps working.
Guy Three throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Guy Three tries to stand but Jane is controlling his head.
Guy Three in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guy Three wants to control but Jane is keeping him busy.
Guy Three wants to stand but Jane is controlling his arm.

Guy Three is trying to get an arm triangle but Jane is defending well.
Guy Three is looking to take a break and control but Jane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy Three tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Guy Three working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guy Three wants to control but Jane is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guy Three tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Guy Three trying to control the position but Jane is working away.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Jane gets caught flat footed, as Guy Three shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guy Three stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guy Three lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guy Three wants to control from the top but Jane keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy Three wants to stand but Jane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tourney Guy Three showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Guy Three fails with a takedown attempt.
Guy Three throws a series of punches but Jane avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guy Three.
Nice takedown defense from Guy Three. No joy for Jane on that attempt.
Guy Three throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jane's waist but Jane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guy Three off to one side.
Tom Jane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tourney Guy Three.
Guy Three fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy Three is looking to clinch but Jane is avoiding it.
Jane tries to clinch but Guy Three moves out of range.
Guy Three ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jane moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy Three is looking to clinch.

Guy Three feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tourney Guy Three has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guy Three with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guy Three wants to control from the top but Jane keeps moving.
Guy Three won't allow Jane to get back to his feet.
Jane keeping full guard, as Guy Three tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guy Three accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guy Three with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy Three slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Guy Three wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jane keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy Three wants to clinch.
Guy Three fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guy Three closes the distance and clinches up with Jane, looking for a takedown. Guy Three pushes Jane against the cage but Jane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jane leaves Guy Three with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jane is looking to counter the offense by Guy Three and move into the clinch.

Jane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Guy Three to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jane working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy Three trying to control but Jane is working from the bottom.
Guy Three tries to free his leg and advance position but Jane is retaining full guard.
Guy Three advances to half guard.
Guy Three performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy Three looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tourney Guy Three comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guy Three winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tourney Guy Three!