PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sage Northcutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Just For (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Just For is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Northcutt
vs
For

180 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 15 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sage Northcutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just For!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northcutt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by For.
Northcutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Northcutt misses with a head kick.
For misses with a few strikes there.
For swinging wildly here.
Northcutt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and For cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Northcutt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but For moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
For throws a counter combo.
Northcutt throws a head kick that misses
and For counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northcutt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
For is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Northcutt with a body shot.

Northcutt has For up against the cage in a clinch.
Northcutt tries for a takedown but For manages to get underhooks.
For throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
For can't find room to land a body shot as Northcutt controls the action.
For is trying to break the clinch but Northcutt has him pressed against the cage.
Northcutt prevents a body shot from For.
Northcutt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. For fights it off and pushes away nicely.
For avoids a punch combination nicely.
For lands a nice shot to the body.
Sage Northcutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Northcutt moves into range and clinches up with For.
For goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
For misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Northcutt can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sage Northcutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
For tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
For prevents a takedown attempt there.
For is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northcutt prevents a body shot from For.
For tries a body shot but Northcutt blocks it.
For misses with a body punch.
Northcutt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. For avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
For misses with a punch to the body.
For has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
For misses with a body punch.
Northcutt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. For fights it off and pushes away nicely.
For fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
For lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Northcutt has managed to clinch.
Northcutt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Northcutt prevents For from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
For misses with a punch to the body.
For goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Northcutt prevents For from breaking the clinch.
For is trying to force a seperation but Northcutt has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from For.
For misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from For.
For tries to throw a body punch but Northcutt avoids it by throwing For back against the cage.
For tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Northcutt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but For is defending well.
Northcutt is trying to push For away but For has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Northcutt has For pressed against the cage, preventing For from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Northcutt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
For struggles to land a body shot inside as Northcutt controls his hands.
For tries to work over Northcutt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
For tries to work over Northcutt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Northcutt can't get the takedown.
For tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
For tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
For is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
For goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
For prevents Northcutt from breaking the clinch.
For struggles to land a body shot inside as Northcutt controls his hands.
For tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
For misses with a shot to the kidneys.
For misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
For tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Northcutt wants to get back to striking at distance but For won't allow it.
Northcutt misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Just For dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

For throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick by Northcutt misses
and For makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Just For seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for For, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
For just misses with a punch to the body.
For displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
For scores with a decent looking hook.
For has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A left and a right from For both land. Nice combination.
Sage Northcutt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
For stuns Northcutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
For is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Northcutt rather than just go for the knockout.
For throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northcutt throws a sloppy head kick
and For makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
For blocks a head kick by Northcutt.
For is looking for the big counter here.
Northcutt throws a leg kick that is checked
and For counters with a left and a right that stings Northcutt.
Northcutt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and For counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by For.
For slips under a jab from Northcutt.
Northcutt slips a jab and a cross from For.

Northcutt has For up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Northcutt.
For tries to break free but Northcutt pushes him back against the cage.
Northcutt blocks a body shot from For.
For lands a body shot in the clinch.
For doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
For tries to throw a body punch but Northcutt avoids it by throwing For back against the cage.
For tries a body shot but Northcutt blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Northcutt's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
For tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Northcutt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. For fights it off and pushes away nicely.

For gets tackled into the cage by Northcutt. Northcutt maintains the clinch.
For wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Northcutt has him pressed against the cage.
For tries a body shot but Northcutt blocks it.
Just For seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
For doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
For tries to work over Northcutt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Northcutt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
For tries to work over Northcutt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
For is pressed up against the cage. Northcutt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag For down to the mat. For avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Northcutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by For.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northcutt throws a head kick that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and For counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Northcutt misses with a body kick.
Northcutt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from For.
Northcutt throws a leg kick that is checked
and For counters with a straight right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Northcutt.
For lands a two punch combo.
For lands a nice looking body shot.
For fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
For lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for For. That snapped Northcutt's head back.

Northcutt clinches up with For and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northcutt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
For is working Northcutt over against the cage.
Northcutt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but For blocks it with crossed arms.
For tries to throw a body punch but Northcutt avoids it by throwing For back against the cage.
For is leaning against Northcutt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
For is trying to break the clinch but Northcutt has him pressed against the cage.
Northcutt misses with an elbow strike.
Northcutt blocks a body shot from For.
Northcutt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. For fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sage Northcutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
For lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Northcutt throws a head kick that misses.
For fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Northcutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Just For showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Northcutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Northcutt misses with a leg kick
and For counters with a left to the body.
For has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
For fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Northcutt is looking for a counter combo.
For throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
For throws a series of punches but Northcutt moves out of range.
Northcutt throws a leg kick but For checks it.
For appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Northcutt closes the distance and pushes For back into the cage.
For can't break the clinch.
For tries a body shot but Northcutt blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For wants to break free but Northcutt has control.
For tries to throw a body punch but Northcutt avoids it by throwing For back against the cage.
For wants to break free but Northcutt has control.
Northcutt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by For after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
For looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
For is trying to push Northcutt away but Northcutt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
For can't break the clinch.
For tries to break free but Northcutt pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
For blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
For has had enough of the clinch but Northcutt keeps him there for the moment.
For struggles to land a body shot inside as Northcutt controls his hands.
Northcutt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. For avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
For doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
For misses with a hook to the ribs.
For has had enough of the clinch but Northcutt keeps him there for the moment.
For tries to break the clinch but Northcutt is controlling the position.
Just For is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Northcutt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Northcutt prevents For from breaking the clinch.
Northcutt tries for a takedown but For manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sage Northcutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Northcutt is trying to drag For to the mat but For just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Northcutt tries to circle away but For has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northcutt has For pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. For manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
For blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Northcutt wants to break free but For has control.
For tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Northcutt's elbow.
For presses Northcutt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Northcutt is looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Northcutt can't break the clinch.
For prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four 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.
Northcutt is looking for a takedown.
For doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Northcutt tries to break the clinch but For is controlling the position.
For struggles to land a body shot inside as Northcutt controls his hands.
For has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
For tries to work over Northcutt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sage Northcutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Northcutt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Just For comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well For 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just For!