PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Ayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ayer
vs
Bravo

185 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Ayer!
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, Eddie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo fails with the takedown.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Ayer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jerry Ayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo.
Ayer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bravo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ayer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ayer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Bravo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bravo looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ayer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ayer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Ayer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Ayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ayer struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Ayer.
A jab from Ayer does it's job there.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Ayer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bravo.

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.
Ayer throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Ayer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ayer misses with a body kick.
Ayer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Ayer does no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Ayer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Ayer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Bravo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ayer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ayer's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Ayer. No joy for Bravo on that attempt.
Bravo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jerry Ayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo.
Bravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ayer circles away.
Ayer throws a head kick that misses.
Ayer misses with a head kick.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bravo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ayer swivels and escapes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bravo 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 Ayer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ayer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ayer, as that shot connected.
Ayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
Ayer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jerry Ayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Ayer shows good takedown defense.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Ayer circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Ayer catches Bravo right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Ayer.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Ayer.

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.
Ayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ayer misses with a head kick.
Ayer throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ayer thuds his shin into the meat of Bravo's side.
Ayer misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Ayer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ayer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ayer throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Ayer slips the punch.
Bravo shoots in for a double leg but Ayer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ayer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice takedown defense from Ayer. No joy for Bravo on that attempt.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayer swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ayer's waist but Ayer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravo off to one side.
Jerry Ayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Ayer.
Ayer misses with a head kick.
Bravo looks for a takedown but Ayer sprawls well.
Ayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Ayer.

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.
Bravo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ayer scores with a jab to the head.
Bravo throws a head kick but Ayer moves out of range.
Ayer scores with a jab.
Ayer looks to land a combination but Bravo avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ayer tries a head kick but it misses.
Ayer lands with a kick to the temple. Bravo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bravo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayer tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.

Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ayer defends it well.
Ayer is trying to stand up here but Bravo is controlling him well.
Ayer tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayer controlling the position well.
Eddie Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Ayer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bravo is working for a kimura but Ayer is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Ayer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ayer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Ayer!