PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Wad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jursllla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jursllla's choice of entrance music: Whips and Things. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wad
vs
Jursllla

200 cm
27
250 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

196 cm
20
282 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Wad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Jursllla!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wad takes one to the chin there.
Wad moves out of range as Jursllla throws a body kick.
Wad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Jursllla throws a hook but Wad blocks it.
Wad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jursllla.
Wad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jursllla misses with a wild body shot.
Wad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wad backing away here, and Jursllla unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Jursllla. That snapped Wad's head back.
Wad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jursllla takes a swing at Wad's ribcage but misses.
Jursllla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jursllla throws out a loose jab but Wad uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Wad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jursllla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wad misses with a wild combination.
Jursllla has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jursllla throws a body kick that misses.
Jursllla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jursllla throws a front kick that sends Wad stumbling back into the cage.
Jursllla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jursllla ducks under a wild hook from Wad.
A nice side step and Jursllla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jursllla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jursllla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jursllla throws a counter combo.
Wad tries to clinch there but Jursllla circles away.
Jursllla throws a series of punches but Wad avoids them all with ease.
Jursllla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wad rather than just go for the knockout.
Wad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jursllla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jursllla punishes Wad's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jursllla misses the target.
Wad throws a hook but Jursllla avoids it easily.
Jursllla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jursllla scores with a jab to the body.
Jursllla misses with the combination.
Jursllla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jursllla.
A jab from Jursllla finds it's way through Wad's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wad dips to his left and cracks Jursllla with an uppercut!
Jursllla throws a hook but Wad blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jursllla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wad misses with an uppercut.
Jursllla tries to land a front kick but Wad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jursllla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jursllla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jursllla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jursllla throws a leg kick but Wad checks it.
Wad throws a jab when Jursllla was well out of range.
Jursllla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wad.
Jursllla throws a shot to the body.
Wad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jursllla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wad ducks under a wild hook from Jursllla.
Wad throws a hook but Jursllla blocks it.
Wad misses with a wild combination.
Wad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jursllla delivers a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jursllla just misses with a punch to the body.
Jursllla digs a good body shot into Wad's ribs.
A punch combination from Jursllla misses.
Jursllla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jursllla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jursllla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jursllla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Wad.
Wad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jursllla lands with a hook. Wad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jursllla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jursllla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jursllla fails to land with a series of punches.
Jursllla looks to score with a jab to the body but Wad is just out of range.
Wad scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jursllla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wad was well out of range. Poor timing from Jursllla.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Wad coming out on top.
A cross from Wad lands.

It looks like Mike Jursllla has been cut.

Wad rushes Jursllla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jursllla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wad after a bit of a struggle.
Jursllla lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wad.
Jursllla blocks an elbow strike.
Wad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jursllla managing to block the knees to the body from Wad.
Wad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jursllla looking to slow down the pace here.
Jursllla is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wad misses with a body punch.
Jursllla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jursllla blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Jursllla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jursllla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jursllla lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wad will feel that in the morning.
Jursllla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jursllla throws a lazy uppercut
and Jursllla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jursllla tries to land a front kick but Wad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jursllla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wad.
Wad scores with a sloppy right hand. Jursllla should have avoided that one.
Jursllla lands a slapping body shot.
Jursllla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jursllla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wad was well out of range. Poor timing from Jursllla.
Jursllla misses with a body kick.
Jursllla missing with a left hand there. Wad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jursllla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Jursllla.
Jursllla misses with a low kick.
Wad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jursllla tries to land a front kick but Wad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Wad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jursllla digs a good body shot into Wad's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jursllla.
Jursllla scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wad throws the left hand but Jursllla avoids the punch easily.
Wad cracks Jursllla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jursllla misses with a leg kick
and Wad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jursllla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jursllla. Wad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wad misses the jab.
Wad will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch combination from Jursllla misses.
Wad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mike Jursllla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jursllla misses with a two punch combination.
Wad is looking to counter punch.
Wad tries to clinch but Jursllla moves out of range.
Jursllla unleashes a big counter combination but Wad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jursllla misses with a body kick.
Jursllla moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wad clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jursllla misses with some punches.
Wad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jursllla throws a head punch that misses.
Wad landing knees to the head.
Wad misses with the head strike.
Wad throws a punch but it's blocked by Jursllla.
Nice body punch from Jursllla.
Jursllla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jursllla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jursllla tries to work over Wad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jursllla lands a hook that snaps the head of Wad backwards.
Dick Wad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wad.
A short uppercut from Wad.
Jursllla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jursllla will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wad up against the cage.
Wad misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jursllla lands with a left to the head.
Jursllla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wad's elbow.
Wad tries to throw a body punch but Jursllla avoids it by throwing Wad back against the cage.
Jursllla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jursllla tries to work over Wad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jursllla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jursllla scores with a shoulder strike.
Jursllla can't find room to land a body shot as Wad controls the action.
Wad blocks a body shot from Jursllla.
Wad misses with a punch on the inside.
Jursllla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jursllla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jursllla working hard to break the clinch.
Jursllla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wad backwards.
Jursllla digs a right hand into Wad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wad's gas tank.
Jursllla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jursllla throws a punch but it's blocked by Wad.
Wad misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wad throws an elbow that misses.
Wad lands a shot to the body.
Wad blocking some punches.

Jursllla jumps guard and drags Wad to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jursllla is trying to control the position but Wad postures up.
Wad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jursllla wants to sweep but no luck.
Wad tries to free his leg and advance position but Jursllla is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wad won't allow Jursllla to sweep him here.
Jursllla controls Wad momentarily but Wad frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Jursllla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Jursllla's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wad throws a good cross that connects.
Jursllla scoring well with a low kick there.
Wad staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Wad misses its intended target.
Jursllla feints a counter leg kick.
Jursllla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wad manages to avoid it.
Jursllla throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wad throws a nice looking combination but Jursllla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jursllla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wad swings for the body but Jursllla moves out of range.
Jursllla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jursllla takes a swing at Wad's ribcage but misses.
Jursllla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jursllla avoids the body shot from Wad.
Wad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jursllla throws a lazy right hand but Wad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jursllla throws a leg kick but Wad checks it.
Jursllla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jursllla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wad stuns Jursllla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wad with a nice cross.
Jursllla misses with a body shot.
Jursllla cracks Wad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Jursllla.
Wad walks into a jab.
Jursllla misses with a looping left.
Jursllla slips under a jab.
Wad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jursllla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jursllla throws a series of punches but Wad avoids them all with ease.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dick Wad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Jursllla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jursllla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jursllla throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mike Jursllla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wad moves out of range of the body kick.
Jursllla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wad misses the target.
Wad throws a hook but Jursllla blocks it.
Jursllla throws a shot from downtown. Wad moves away and avoids it.
Jursllla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jursllla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jursllla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jursllla throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wad on the side of the head.
Wad throws a hook to the side of Jursllla's head but Jursllla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jursllla tries to land a body kick
and Wad counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wad lands a jab to the nose.
Jursllla misses the jab.
Jursllla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jursllla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jursllla swats away the attempt to clinch by Wad.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jursllla!
Jursllla lands a nice shot to the body.
Jursllla misses with a hook.
It looked like Wad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jursllla.
Nice jab there from Jursllla.
Jursllla looks to throw the jab but Wad is out of range.
Wad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jursllla doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Jursllla.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wad throws a leg kick but Jursllla moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jursllla.
Jursllla moves out of range as Wad strikes.
Wad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wad scores with a jab to the body.
Wad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wad. Jursllla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jursllla appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jursllla tries to bum rush Wad with a series of wild strikes but Wad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jursllla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jursllla misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Wad.
Jursllla throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jursllla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jursllla 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Jursllla!
A relieved looking Mike Jursllla thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.