PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Judo
vs
Bammer

165 cm
33
149 lbs
37 - 13 - 0

165 cm
26
149 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER
Spartan Nutrition

Machiavelli Boutique
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Judo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammer Bammer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Judo back to the cage. Bammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Jack Judo has been cut.
Bammer throws the left hand but Judo avoids the punch easily.

Judo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bammer was covering up waiting for the punch and Judo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Judo is in close to Bammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Judo cracks Bammer with a solid left hand.
Bammer trying to keep a closed guard but Judo is proving a slippery customer.
Judo distracts Bammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bammer trying to control the position.
Bammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammer keeping full guard, as Judo tries to pass.
Judo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bammer trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo wants to pass the guard but Bammer is keeping the position.
Judo throwing strikes from guard but Bammer blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Judo.

Bammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judo defends it easily.
Bammer has his hands on Judo's head, controlling the position.
Judo won't allow Bammer to sweep him here.
Judo throws a big elbow that misses.
Judo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Judo postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot by Bammer.
Judo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Judo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Judo drops an elbow to the side of Bammer's head.

Bammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judo pulls his head out easily.

Judo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bammer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bammer wants to control but Judo is keeping busy.
Judo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammer tries to roll over but Judo keeps him under control.
Judo scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Judo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bammer is refusing to be controlled, as Judo sits in half guard.
Bammer tries to roll over but Judo keeps him under control.

Judo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bammer.
Bammer prevents Judo from moving into mount.

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.

Judo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bammer can't do much from the bottom here.

Judo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bammer, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Bammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Judo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bammer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bammer defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Judo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Judo's cut.
That's time! Judo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bammer misses with an uppercut
letting Judo counter with a right hand.
Judo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bammer swivels and escapes.

Judo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Judo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Judo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judo manages to get himself to full guard.

Judo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Judo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bammer trying to control but Judo is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammer throws a big right hand that misses.

Judo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bammer has managed to get both his arms back between Judo's legs - danger averted.
Bammer wanted to stand there but Judo had control of the position.
Judo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Judo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bammer wanted to stand there but Judo had control of the position.
Bammer passes Judo's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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.
Judo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bammer.
Bammer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jack Judo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bammer seems to be looking for submissions.
Judo is trying to get back to full guard.
Judo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bammer.
Bammer prevents Judo from improving his position.

Bammer seems to be working for a kimura but Judo defends the submission attempt.
Judo moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Judo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bammer loads up on a big right hand but Judo slips the punch.
Judo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Judo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Judo drives through with a takedown into Bammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Bammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bammer keeping moving, preventing Judo from controlling successfully.

Bammer looking for subs off his back but Judo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bammer tries to roll over but Judo keeps him under control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sammer Bammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Judo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bammer scores with a jab.
Sammer Bammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bammer throws out a loose jab but Judo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judo attempts a counter takedown but Bammer avoids it well and moves away.
Judo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bammer defends it nicely.
Bammer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Judo drives through with a takedown into Bammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Judo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Judo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo is working Bammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Bammer is looking for a triangle but Judo pushes his legs off easily.
Judo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo pushes down on Bammer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bammer gets back to full guard.
Judo is in close to Bammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judo tries to free his leg and advance position but Bammer is retaining full guard.

Bammer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judo defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Judo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judo's guard.

Judo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bammer is aware though and is defending well.
Bammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Judo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Judo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Judo chips away with some ground and pound.
Bammer is trying to keep Judo in close.
Bammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Judo pushing down on Bammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Judo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bammer trying to control but Judo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judo is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bammer keeping moving, preventing Judo from controlling successfully.
Judo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bammer's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Judo connects with a nice short shot to Bammer's temple.

Bammer has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Judo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Judo!
Judo lands some shots froms side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bammer is looking to regain half guard here but Judo keeps moving and retains side control.

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 Jack Judo.
I think Judo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!