PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jar Jar Binks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jane
vs
Jar Binks

181 cm
28
190 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

188 cm
27
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jar Jar Binks!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Binks forces Jane back against the cage and clinches.
Binks missing with knees to the body.
Jane wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Jane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jane trying to control the position.
Jane looking for a sweep. Not yet Jane, not yet.
Jane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jane trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Binks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Binks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Binks sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Binks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Binks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Binks wants to counter with a clinch but Jane pushes him away.

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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jane.
Jane sets himself, and Binks steps forward looking for the clinch! Jane avoids it this time.

Jane clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Binks.
Binks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Tom Jane has been cut.
Jane can't break the clinch.
Binks lands an elbow inside.
Binks lands a damaging elbow.
Binks keeps control of Jane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Binks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Binks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Binks lands an elbow just above Jane 's eye.
Jane misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Binks.
Binks scores a nice knee to the body.
Jane takes an elbow to the temple.
Jane is looking to break free of the clinch but Binks has double underhooks.
Binks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Binks prevents Jane from breaking the clinch.
Binks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Binks.
Binks effectively controlling the action here.
Binks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Binks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Binks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binks.
Binks working aggressively here.

Jane pulls guard effortlessly.

Jane looking for a guillotine here but Binks defends easily.
Jane is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jane is looking for a triangle but Binks pushes his legs off easily.
Jane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jar Jar Binks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Jane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Binks is fending him off so far but Jane persists. Nope, Binks circles away and we're back to standing.

Jane pushes Binks up against the cage in a clinch.
Binks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jane wants a takedown.
Jane takes an elbow to the temple.
Binks scores with a knee to the head.
Binks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Binks.

Jane jumps guard.
Jane controls Binks momentarily but Binks frees himself.
Binks preventing the sweep.
Jane throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Binks's guard.

Jane throws a big right hand that misses.
Binks has his hands on Jane's head, controlling the position.
Jane wants to control from the top but Binks keeps moving.
Binks trying to keep a closed guard but Jane is proving a slippery customer.
Binks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Binks is working an open guard so Jane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Binks but Binks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jane has managed to clinch.

Jane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Binks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Binks won't allow Jane to sweep him here.
Jane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Jane has his foot on Binks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Binks works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binks controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jane dives in and grabs Binks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Binks pushes down on Jane's head and hops out.

Binks clinches with his opponent.
Jane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Binks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Binks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jane looking to slow down the pace here.
Binks lands an elbow just above Jane 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Binks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Binks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Binks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Binks has him pressed against the cage.
Binks lands a nice elbow.
Binks lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Binks.
Jane tries to pull guard but Binks won't allow it.
Binks lands with a light punch inside.
Binks with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Binks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Binks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jane is leaning against Binks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Binks lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jar Jar Binks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Jane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Binks clinches.
Jane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Binks lands an elbow just above Jane 's eye.
Binks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Binks slowing the pace effectively.
Jane fails to pull guard.
Binks landing knees to the body.
Binks scores with a knee to the head.
Binks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Binks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Binks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Binks.
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!
Binks landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Binks scores with a shoulder strike.
Binks lands an elbow that stopped Jane in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Binks avoids it.
Binks lands a damaging elbow.
Jane tries to break the clinch but Binks is controlling the position.
Binks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Binks blocking some punches.
Binks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jane is defending well for now.
Jane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Binks.
Still in the clinch, Binks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Binks to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Binks.
Binks lands an elbow just above Jane 's eye.
Binks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Binks trying to land knees to the body.
Binks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Binks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Binks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Binks misses with a knee strike.
Jar Jar Binks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Binks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jane.
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!
Binks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jane is looking for a takedown.

Jane decides to pull guard.
Jane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jane is on top in guard.

Jane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane shoots in for a double leg but Binks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Binks stuffs the takedown.
Tom Jane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jane throws a right and a left that Binks avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jane is defended easily by Binks.

Binks has closed the distance and engaged Jane in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binks lands a damaging elbow.
Binks gets underhooks to prevent Jane's takedown attempt.
Jar Jar Binks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Binks lands an elbow just above Jane 's eye.
Binks missing with knees to the body.
Binks lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Binks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jane's brow.
Jane tries to pull guard but Binks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jane working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Binks.
Jane is trying to pull guard but Binks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Binks landing knees to the head.
Tom Jane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jane blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jar Jar Binks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Binks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jar Jar Binks!