PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Jarvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cannex Mullet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jarvis
vs
Mullet

182 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael Jarvis!
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, Cannex Mullet!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mullet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jarvis is trying to defend but Mullet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jarvis is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarvis is staying active underneath Mullet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mullet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jarvis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullet wants to free his trapped foot but Jarvis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mullet is just content to waste time from the top position. Jarvis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jarvis keeping moving, preventing Mullet from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvis wants to sweep but no luck.
Mullet looking to pass the guard.

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

Jarvis takes the fight into the clinch.

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.
Jarvis is pushing Mullet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mullet has had enough of the clinch but Jarvis keeps him there for the moment.

Mullet jumps guard and drags Jarvis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mullet working a defensive guard but Jarvis passes into half guard.

Jarvis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Mullet looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullet is trying to get back to full guard.
Mullet is trying to maintain the position but Jarvis is very close to passing his half guard.
Jarvis thows a huge punch but Mullet dodges it nicely.

Mullet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Mullet is trying to maintain the position but Jarvis is very close to passing his half guard.

Jarvis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mullet wants to control the action here but instead Jarvis manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cannex Mullet will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jarvis avoids the body shot from Mullet.

Mullet shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jarvis's guard.
Jarvis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mullet's guard.

Jarvis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mullet pulls Jarvis in to control the position.
Mullet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mullet is looking to stand up but Jarvis isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jarvis is looking to work some ground and pound but Mullet has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullet trying to keep a closed guard but Jarvis is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raphael Jarvis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Jarvis misses.
Mullet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Mullet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jarvis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mullet is breathing heavily.
Jarvis won't allow Mullet to pass to mount.
Jarvis is looking for a sweep. Mullet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jarvis works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis wants to sweep here but Mullet controlling him for the moment.
Jarvis can't keep his opponent in guard - Mullet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jarvis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mullet on the ground.

Mullet seems to be working for a kimura but Jarvis defends the submission attempt.
Jarvis is concentrating on defense, preventing Mullet from advancing position.
Mullet wants to pass to mount but Jarvis is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullet seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jarvis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mullet trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullet is looking to stand up but Jarvis won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jarvis misses with a two punch combination.

Mullet closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jarvis quickly recovers to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis is staying active underneath Mullet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jarvis is pressing down on Mullet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jarvis has Mullet pulled in close to control his posture.
Jarvis keeping moving, preventing Mullet from controlling successfully.
Jarvis seems keen to control Mullet's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jarvis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cannex Mullet 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! This is the final round!

Mullet gets a double leg takedown into Jarvis's guard.
Cannex Mullet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mullet stopping the sweep attempt from Jarvis.

Jarvis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mullet throws a big right hand that misses.
Jarvis keeping moving, preventing Mullet from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis controls Mullet momentarily but Mullet frees himself.
Mullet wants to stand but Jarvis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jarvis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mullet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mullet slips a jab and a cross from Jarvis.
Mullet slips a jab and a cross from Jarvis.
Jarvis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mullet circles away quickly and effectively.

Mullet scores with a takedown into Jarvis's guard.
Mullet trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullet advances position into side control!
Mullet trying to control the position but Jarvis is working away.
Mullet in side control, throwing shots but Jarvis defends.
Mullet wants to control but Jarvis is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jarvis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullet wants to control but Jarvis is keeping him busy.
Mullet works to advance to full mount. Jarvis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mullet controlling the position easily from mount.
Jarvis is trying to reverse the position but instead Mullet has taken his back - oops!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mullet wants to control but Jarvis is keeping busy.
Mullet missing with strikes from the back.
Jarvis staying busy and making it hard for Mullet to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mullet avoiding Jarvis 's attempts to control his hands.
Jarvis avoids the strikes from Mullet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cannex Mullet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mullet 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cannex Mullet!