PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Blade is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Statham
vs
Blade

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
17
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Statham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blade!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Statham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Statham half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Blade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blade is pressed up against the cage. Statham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blade down to the mat. Blade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Statham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blade.

Blade instigates a clinch.
Statham prevents a body shot from Blade.
Blade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blade presses Statham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blade lands a shot to the body.
Statham is breathing heavily.
Blade lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade lands with a light punch inside.
Blade lands a hook that snaps the head of Statham backwards.
Statham takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Statham backwards.
A short right from Blade on the inside.
Statham is trying to pull guard but Blade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blade scores with a shoulder strike.
Blade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Statham backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blade.
Blade is leaning against Statham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Blade.
Blade is leaning against Statham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Statham.
A short uppercut from Blade.
Blade lands a body punch.
Blade lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Blade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade lands a left hand.

Statham is rocked!
Blade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stathams head.
Oh Statham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blade lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade lands a nice uppercut.
Blade pushes Statham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blade scores with a hook to the body.
Blade throws a big uppercut that drops Statham! More strikes from Blade and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Statham lies dazed against the cage as Blade celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
A relieved looking Jake Blade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.