PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Jagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Uppertaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Uppertaker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jagger
vs
Uppertaker

214 cm
19
249 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Devin Jagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Uppertaker!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uppertaker wants to clinch up but Jagger keeps it at a distance.
Uppertaker is looking to clinch.
Jagger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jagger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jagger shoots in for a takedown but Uppertaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uppertaker tries to clinch up but Jagger circles away and keeps his distance.
Jagger blocks a head kick by Uppertaker.

Uppertaker dives in and scores a takedown into Jagger's guard.
Uppertaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jagger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uppertaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uppertaker distracts Jagger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jagger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jagger tries to get out of the position.
Uppertaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uppertaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppertaker content to stall in guard here.
Jagger is trying to keep Uppertaker in close.
Jagger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uppertaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uppertaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uppertaker distracts Jagger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uppertaker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jagger's head.
Uppertaker cracks Jagger with a solid left hand.
Jagger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jagger controls Uppertaker momentarily but Uppertaker frees himself.
Uppertaker wants to pass the guard but Jagger is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uppertaker throws an elbow that misses. Jagger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uppertaker's guard. Nice move by Jagger!
Jagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Uppertaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uppertaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jagger is looking to stand up but Uppertaker won't let him.

Uppertaker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Jagger manages to break the clinch.
Jagger throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jagger shoots in and drives through. Uppertaker sprawls well.
Jagger misses with a looping right.
Uppertaker jabs at Jagger's body.
Jagger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Jagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Uppertaker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jagger did well to prevent Uppertaker getting side control.
Uppertaker trying to control the pace.

Uppertaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jagger is just riding it out for now. Uppertaker eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Uppertaker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uppertaker drops an elbow to the side of Jagger's head.
Uppertaker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Uppertaker is trying to control. Jagger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uppertaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uppertaker's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jagger is striking well from the back but Uppertaker escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.

Uppertaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Uppertaker is not content to let Jagger control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Uppertaker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Uppertaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uppertaker throws a nice looking combination but Jagger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Jagger gets caught flat footed, as Uppertaker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Jagger has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Uppertaker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jagger is looking to clinch.
Uppertaker misses with a two punch combination.
Uppertaker tries to clinch up.

Uppertaker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jagger was covering up waiting for the punch and Uppertaker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uppertaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Jagger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uppertaker cracks Jagger with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppertaker content to stall in guard here.
Uppertaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Uppertaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uppertaker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Uppertaker stands up over Jagger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jagger thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Uppertaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagger is retaining full guard.

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.
Jagger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jagger being controlled here, momentarily.
Uppertaker stands up over Jagger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jagger controls Uppertaker momentarily but Uppertaker frees himself.
Uppertaker controlling from the top position.

Uppertaker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uppertaker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Uppertaker controlling from the top position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uppertaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jagger sneaks back into half guard.
Uppertaker is trying to control. Jagger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Uppertaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jagger sees it coming and defends easily.
Jagger is trying to stand back up but Uppertaker is controlling him
Uppertaker working the head and body with strikes.
Jagger trying to hold on to Uppertaker's head to control him but Uppertaker postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagger is looking to improve his position.
Uppertaker wants to control but Jagger is keeping him busy.

Uppertaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jagger is just riding it out for now. Uppertaker eventually gives up the hold.
Jagger manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uppertaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Uppertaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Jagger breaks from the clinch.
Uppertaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jagger.
Uppertaker tries to clinch there but Jagger circles away.

Jagger tries to sprawl but Uppertaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jagger wants to get back to his feet.

Uppertaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uppertaker trying to control from half guard but Jagger is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagger is trying to control but can't.
Uppertaker wants to control but Jagger is keeping him busy.
Uppertaker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Uppertaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Jagger looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Uppertaker lands a nice short elbow.
Uppertaker working over Jagger with some ground and pound. Jagger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uppertaker is trying to control. Jagger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.
Uppertaker stalling.

Uppertaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Jagger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jagger is trying to maintain the position but Uppertaker is very close to passing his half guard.

Uppertaker is looking for a kimura but Jagger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Uppertaker to get the leverage.
Jagger is looking to escape.
Jagger tries to get to full guard but Uppertaker has control of the leg.

Uppertaker is looking for a kimura here.
Jagger is looking for a sweep. Uppertaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagger wants to control but Uppertaker is keeping busy.

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

Jagger moves into the clinch successfully.
Uppertaker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jagger fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Uppertaker shoots in and bounces Jagger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Jagger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jagger has his feet on Uppertaker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Jagger pushes Uppertaker up against the cage in a clinch.

Jagger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Uppertaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uppertaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jagger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Uppertaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Uppertaker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Uppertaker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Devin Jagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uppertaker stalling.

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 Devin Jagger.
I think Uppertaker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Uppertaker!