PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Like A Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Easy Muthaeffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Easy Muthaeffin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jim Like A Boss's chin.

Like A Boss
vs
Muthaeffin

191 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

196 cm
24
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Like A Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Easy Muthaeffin!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Muthaeffin.
Like A Boss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muthaeffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muthaeffin feints the counter takedown.
Muthaeffin shoots in for a takedown but Like A Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Like A Boss has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Like A Boss. No joy for Muthaeffin on that attempt.
Like A Boss misses with a two punch combination.
Muthaeffin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Like A Boss shoots for a takedown but Muthaeffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Like A Boss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muthaeffin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Like A Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Muthaeffin gets a double leg takedown into Like A Boss's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muthaeffin 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.
Like A Boss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muthaeffin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muthaeffin landing with the ground and pound.
Like A Boss is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Muthaeffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muthaeffin wants to pass the guard but Like A Boss is keeping the position.

Muthaeffin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Like A Boss stuffs the takedown attempt from Muthaeffin. Muthaeffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Like A Boss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muthaeffin fails to land the takedown.
Muthaeffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Like A Boss counters by clinching up.
Muthaeffin slows down the pace here.
Muthaeffin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Like A Boss after a bit of a struggle.
Muthaeffin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Like A Boss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Like A Boss misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like A Boss tries to pull guard but Muthaeffin won't allow it.

Muthaeffin pulls guard.
Muthaeffin working a defensive guard but Like A Boss passes into half guard.
Like A Boss passes to side control.

Like A Boss has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Like A Boss gets tackled into the cage by Muthaeffin. Muthaeffin maintains the clinch.
Like A Boss blocks a body shot from Muthaeffin.
Like A Boss jumps guard but Muthaeffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Muthaeffin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Like A Boss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Muthaeffin jumps guard but Like A Boss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin is trying to pull guard but Like A Boss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Muthaeffin manages to break the clinch.
Like A Boss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muthaeffin looks winded!
Like A Boss throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Muthaeffin.
Muthaeffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Like A Boss tries to clinch but Muthaeffin is having none of it.
Muthaeffin checks a leg kick nicely.
Muthaeffin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Like A Boss tries to close the distance and clinch but Muthaeffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like A Boss tries for a takedown but Muthaeffin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muthaeffin throws a head kick but Like A Boss moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Easy Muthaeffin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Like A Boss shoots in for a double leg but Muthaeffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Like A Boss closes the distance and pushes Muthaeffin back into the cage.
Like A Boss tries to pull guard but Muthaeffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Like A Boss drops back down to his feet.
Like A Boss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Like A Boss is working for takedown but Muthaeffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Like A Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like A Boss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Like A Boss tries to pull guard but Muthaeffin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Muthaeffin breaks the clinch.
Like A Boss has a takedown stuffed.
Like A Boss avoids the head kick by Muthaeffin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Like A Boss or perhaps it was just good defense by Muthaeffin, which made it look bad.
Like A Boss fails with the takedown.
No luck for Like A Boss with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Like A Boss tries to keep at a distance but Muthaeffin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muthaeffin lands a body shot in the clinch.

Muthaeffin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Muthaeffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like A Boss trying to control but Muthaeffin is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Muthaeffin has Like A Boss pulled in close to control his posture.

Muthaeffin has an active guard here but Like A Boss has managed to pass into half guard.
Muthaeffin is refusing to be controlled, as Like A Boss sits in half guard.
Muthaeffin is looking to control Like A Boss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muthaeffin avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Muthaeffin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muthaeffin controlling Like A Boss's posture.

Like A Boss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Like A Boss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like A Boss shoots for a takedown but Muthaeffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Like A Boss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Like A Boss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muthaeffin swivels and escapes.

Like A Boss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muthaeffin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Muthaeffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muthaeffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muthaeffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muthaeffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muthaeffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Like A Boss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Like A Boss is wriggling around but Muthaeffin manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Easy Muthaeffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Like A Boss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Like A Boss tries to sprawl but Muthaeffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Muthaeffin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Like A Boss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Like A Boss tries to get out of the position.
Like A Boss wants to control but Muthaeffin is keeping busy.
Muthaeffin not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like A Boss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muthaeffin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Muthaeffin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Muthaeffin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Easy Muthaeffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muthaeffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like A Boss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Like A Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muthaeffin.
Jim Like A Boss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like A Boss doesn't manage to clinch there - Muthaeffin circles away.
Like A Boss dives in and grabs Muthaeffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muthaeffin pushes down on Like A Boss's head and hops out.
Muthaeffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muthaeffin closes the distance and clinches up with Like A Boss, looking for a takedown. Muthaeffin pushes Like A Boss against the cage but Like A Boss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Like A Boss throws a series of punches but Muthaeffin avoids them all with ease.
Muthaeffin wants to counter the offense by Like A Boss and move into the clinch position.
Like A Boss tries to clinch up.
Like A Boss shoots for a takedown but Muthaeffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Like A Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muthaeffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Like A Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muthaeffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Muthaeffin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Like A Boss's half guard.

Like A Boss kicks off Muthaeffin and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Muthaeffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Muthaeffin laying and praying for a moment but Like A Boss takes advantage and regains half guard.
Muthaeffin trying to mount his opponent but Like A Boss defends it.
Like A Boss flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Like A Boss tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Muthaeffin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like A Boss bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Easy Muthaeffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Like A Boss tries to stand but Muthaeffin is controlling from the bottom.
Muthaeffin keeping full guard, as Like A Boss tries to pass.
Jim Like A Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Easy Muthaeffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Muthaeffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Like A Boss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Like A Boss.
Well Muthaeffin 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Easy Muthaeffin!